Things to do in Mâcon: the must-see sights

Guide · Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · 7 places to discover

The gateway to southern Burgundy on the banks of the Saône, Mâcon gives access to the famous prehistoric site of the Rocks of Solutré.

Looking for things to do in Mâcon, places to visit near Mâcon or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.

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The 7 must-see places in Mâcon

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The Pont Saint-Laurent of Mâcon Must-see

A many-arched medieval bridge over the Saône, offering an iconic view of the town.

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The Rocks of Solutré

A famous prehistoric limestone cliff, an emblematic site of the Mâcon region, offering a panorama over the vineyards.

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The Old Town of Mâcon

Lanes and old houses of the historic centre, between the cathedral and the banks of the Saône.

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The Ursulines Museum of Mâcon

An art and archaeology museum set in a former convent, retracing the history of the Mâconnais.

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The Wooden House of Mâcon

An astonishing Renaissance half-timbered house adorned with grotesque carved figures.

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The Hôtel-Dieu of Mâcon

A former 18th-century hospital preserving an apothecary and its collection of earthenware.

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The Rock of Vergisson

A limestone escarpment, the twin of Solutré, overlooking the Mâconnais vineyards.

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