The best cycling routes around Saint-Laurent-Sur-Saône

An idyllic, paved cycle path directly on the riverbank. It is a section of the well-known French long-distance cycle route „La Voie Bleue - Moselle-Saône Radweg" (Route V50) along the Saône. The entire long-distance cycle route covers around 700 kilometers from the Luxembourg border town of Apach (near the tripoint) to Lyon. The Saône section follows the natural meanders of the Saône, passing meadows, historic villages, and well-known wine-growing regions such as Mâcon. The route is mostly flat on former towpaths.

An idyllic, asphalted cycle path right on the riverbank. This is a section of the well-known French long-distance cycle route "La Voie Bleue - Moselle-Saône Radweg" (Route V50) along the Saône. The entire long-distance cycle route runs for around 700 kilometers from the French border town of Apach (near the tripoint) to Lyon. The Saône section follows the natural meanders of the Saône, passing meadows, historic villages, and well-known wine-growing regions such as Mâcon. The route runs mostly flat on former towpaths.

The Plan d'Eau de Fleurville (also known as Gravière de Fleurville) is a beautiful recreational and natural lake in the Saône-et-Loire department. The body of water is located directly on the border of the municipalities of Saint-Albain and Fleurville on the Saône. It is a former gravel pit that has been renatured and is today an important refuge for biodiversity as well as a popular excursion destination. The lake is equipped with picnic tables, fishing piers, and observation points. It is an excellent place for hiking, cycling (near the Voie Bleue cycle path), and birdwatching (e.g. for storks and migratory birds).

The promenade in Saint-Laurent-sur-Saône is located directly opposite the larger town of Mâcon in the Ain department. The riverside promenade is a popular starting point for walks, bike tours, and river watching. The Saône is characterized in this area by a calm current and a wide expanse of water, frequently used by leisure and excursion boats.

The Eglise Saint-Laurent de Mâcon is the historic parish church of Saint-Laurent-sur-Saône, a French municipality located directly opposite the city of Mâcon on the other bank of the Saône. The church dates back to an old abbey from the 6th century. In the 11th century, only the Romanesque chapel of the original complex remained, which was then used as the parish church. As the municipality was formerly closely connected to the larger neighboring city, the place was long called Saint-Laurent-lès-Mâcon (or the church Saint-Laurent de Mâcon). It was only in 1958 that the name was officially changed to Saint-Laurent-sur-Saône.

The Berges de la Saône (the riverbank promenade of the Saône River) is a modernized riverbank section in the Burgundy region of France, near the road du Pont Vert. This paved riverside path is a popular section of the well-known La Voie Bleue cycle route (Moselle-Saône cycle route) and serves as a recreational and event area for both pedestrians and cyclists.

The Monument à Lamartine in Mâcon is dedicated to the city's most famous son - the romantic poet, writer, and statesman Alphonse de Lamartine. Shortly after Lamartine's death in March 1869, the citizens of Mâcon launched a major fundraising campaign to finance a worthy monument. By December of the same year, over 55,000 francs had been raised. The outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) temporarily halted the project. Additionally, the planned location was moved from a central square to the current bank of the Saône. The completed monument was finally solemnly unveiled in September 1878.

The Esplanade Lamartine forms the green heart of the Mâcon waterfront, directly on the Saône. The area is named after the famous French poet, writer, and politician Alphonse de Lamartine, who was born in Mâcon in 1790. A striking bronze statue in his honor dominates the square. The large, white "MACON" lettering from your photo is a very popular photo motif for tourists. It stands on a green strip directly on the Esplanade and offers the river as well as the rows of houses opposite as a backdrop.