towns & castles
chateaux and other historic sites
Rochepot (castle)
Cormatin (palace)
Cluny (ancient roman sites)
Couches (castle)
Sully (castle)
Brancion (http://www.chateau-de-brancion.com/index.php/fr/)
Abbaye de la Bussiere (abbey)
Abbaye de la Ferté (abbey)
Info: http://www.francethisway.com/regions/south-burgundy-highlights.php
cute towns
St Gengoux Le National
Tournus
Buxy
Givry
Beaune
Nuits-St-George
Puligny Montrachet
Mersault
Chalon (old center. pictured at right)
Louhans
Laives
Chagny
Nolay
Shopping
Antique shops ("Brocantes"): several in Tournus, two in Nolay, one in Buxy, one at Varennes-le-Grand. There are also a bunch in Chalon-sur-Saone, Beaune, and other large towns.
Goat cheese farms: see under Food
Painted lacquer bracelets: Savianges (stephanieseruizer.com)
Pottery: Mont St Vincent is a small town nearby with lots of potters selling out of their homes or small cooperatives.
Tourism Guides:
http://ee.france.fr/en/discover/saone-et-loire-southern-burgundy
http://www.france-voyage.com/travel-guide/saone-et-loire-departement.htm
http://www.routard.com/guide_voyage_lieu/2387-saone_et_loire.htm
Going Out / Ou Sortir
You're not going to want to go out much. You'll be tired from gallivanting all day, and driving at night in the country is dark. But in the Journal de Saone-et-Loire online there are good listings for concerts. Tire-Boudson in Buxy (pictured at right) also has a very cute little music room where 12 euros gets you a live "concert" and a glass of red or white wine in a very friendly little place. Finally, especially in the summer, there are sometimes little night markets where you can buy more food, or programs at the different chateaux in the area.
