Chasselas can be discovered via marked circular routes as well as through its art, architecture and historical traces. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Chasselas, these different focuses can help with your planning: would you like to choose one of the circular routes or explore the village and its heritage elements?
Two circular routes compared
Le Mont Archez and Les crĂŞtes du Beaujolais are marked circular routes for hikers and mountain bikers. Both start and end at the Esplanade in Chasselas. At 7.5 kilometres, Le Mont Archez is the shorter route; Les crĂŞtes du Beaujolais covers 15 kilometres. The route lengths therefore provide a concrete comparison when choosing between the two circular routes.
Le Mont Archez leads through wooded areas near Mont Archez and offers views of the village and valley. For Les crêtes du Beaujolais, the described route follows the GR 76A markers from Prémessin to the Grange du Bois. It then leads to Mont Archez and on to the Fontaine aux Vernes. This means that, in addition to the length, the named route can also be taken into account in your decision. As trail conditions can change, check them before setting out.
Art, church and local history
The walking tour “Chasselas, entre artistes et légendes” leads through the narrow streets and past works of art, Mâconnais gallery houses and other heritage features. Its focus is therefore on art and architectural culture in the village, while the two marked circular routes are described in terms of their routes and landscapes.
On the heights of Chasselas stands the Romanesque church of Notre-Dame des Vignes, also known as Chapelle aux loups. Another architectural detail can be found on the bell tower of the Église Notre-Dame: its corners are decorated with sculpted heads. Since 1 December 2014, Chasselas has had the official status of a Site patrimonial remarquable, established as part of an AVAP. Chasselas is also part of the Grand Site de France Solutré-Pouilly-Vergisson. These details complement the individual buildings with the village’s heritage status and landscape context.
Winery and historical traces
The Domaine du Château de Chasselas is a 12-hectare winery surrounding a château whose history dates from the 14th to the 18th century and which is flanked by three towers. The Domaine offers visits for groups and individuals by prior appointment. If you are planning a visit, arrange the date before your arrival.
The Arlois stream is also part of the village’s historical traces: it was used mainly as a source of power for mills in the surrounding area. There were probably two mills in Chasselas. The number remains an estimate; at the same time, the stream points to the former use of water power in the village.
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