Macon lies on the river Saone in the south of Burgundy. The city was founded in the 3rd century BC.The Romans built a fortified Castrum. Durinh the religious wars almost all religious buildings were completely destroyed. The Burgundy region is one of the most important wine-growing regions of France.
Bilder zum Hafen Mâcon / France
Cruise offers to the port Mâcon / France
The city offers many attractions: The Saint-Laurent Bridge was in Roman times a wooden bridge over the Saône. Only in the 11th century, the St-Laurent Bridge was built. As one of the few bridges around it was not destroyed during World War II. It connects the department "Saône-et-Loire» with the department "Ain".
The Lamartine Statue:
Near the St-Laurent Bridge is the Lamartine Statue. It was designed by Falguières and displayed on 18 August 1978.
The Hotel Sennecé:
Headquarters of the Academy of Arts and Sciences of Macon. The hotel also houses a museum with numerous documents about Lamartine's life.
The town hall :
In 1792 the city of Macon moved into the current city hall, which was then the grandest house in Mâcon.
The Lamartine Museum:
was built in 1969 and in 1990 it was completely renovated. It is located at the Hôtel Sennecé.
The Ursuline Museum:
was a convent in the 17th century and houses a Archaeological Museum (Paleolithik, Neolithik, Macon pre-history, objects from the Bronze Age).
The wooden house:
was built 1490-1510 and is the oldest and most famous house in Macon. Its wooden facade is decorated with numerous statuettes. Today, it houses a pub.
The house of wines:
Here you can visit exhibitions about viticulture of the area. Also gastronomic specialties are served. Tasting and sale of fine wines from the area.
Walk on the Lamartine quay on the banks of the Saône :
A pleasant promenade, where you can visit the Lamartine Statue. A good fishing location for amateur anglers.
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