Selection of the most beautiful monuments in Saône-et-Loire

Castle
71220 Martigny-le-Comte

The castle of Martigny-le-Comte, a former castle of the 13th-XIVth century, profoundly renovated in the 19th century, dominates the town of Martigny-le-Comte in Saône-et-Loire, combining medieval and neo-Gothic architecture in a classified historical monument.

Castle
71960 Berzé-le-Châtel

The castle of Berzé-le-Châtel is a medieval fortress of the 11th–15th centuries, located in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, overlooking the vineyards of Mâconnais. Ranked a Historical Monument, it embodies Burgundy military architecture.

Romanesque Chapel
71960 Berzé-la-Ville

The chapel of the Moines of Berzé-la-Ville, a 11th century Romanesque jewel in Saône-et-Loire, houses exceptional Clunisian frescoes, classified as a historical monument since 1893.

Romanesque and Gothic Church
71000 Mâcon

The Vieux-Saint-Vincent de Mâcon Cathedral, a 12th century Romanesque building located in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, is famous for its sculpted tympanum representing the Last Judgment and its octagonal towers.

Gothic Church
71100 Chalon-sur-Saône

La cathédrale Saint-Vincent de Chalon-sur-Saône, édifice gothique et roman des XIIIe–XIXe siècles, domine la ville en Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Ancien siège épiscopal, elle allie façade néo-gothique et cloître flamboyant, témoin de l’histoire religieuse bourguignonne.

Romanesque and Gothic Church
71400 Autun

Saint-Lazare d'Autun Cathedral, a 12th-century Burgundian Romanesque masterpiece, stands in Autun in Saône-et-Loire. Ranked in 1840, it is famous for its tympanum of Last Judgment carved by Gislebertus and his relics of Saint Lazarus, attracting pilgrims and lovers of medieval art for nearly nine centuries.

Romanesque Church
71600 Paray-le-Monial

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paray-le-Monial, 11th century Burgundy Romanesque gem, located in Saône-et-Loire, is a former Clunisian priory listed as a historical monument since 1846, famous for its architecture inspired by Cluny and its role in devotion to the Sacred Heart.

Romanesque Church
71700 Tournus

The abbey of Saint-Philibert de Tournus, a former Benedictine abbey of the 11th century, is a Romanesque jewel in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Its abbey church, classified as Historic Monument, dominates the city of Tournus with its exceptional medieval remains.