Visitors to Buxy can discover the town from different perspectives: along paths into the surrounding hills, through a landmark dating from the 12th century, and through wine-related experiences. The details highlight different themes—landscape, medieval history and winegrowing—and help you choose activities based on your interests.

Walking Trails and Voie Verte

Walking trails lead from the town center into the surrounding hills and offer views over the Saône Valley. Visibility depends on the weather, so it’s worth keeping your plans flexible. Trail conditions and markings can also change; check them before setting out if you want to plan your route accordingly.

The Voie Verte follows a former railway line to the former Buxy station. Its point of reference is therefore different from that of the hill trails: the hill trails focus on the climb and the possible views over the valley, while the Voie Verte follows the former railway line and ends at the former station. You can choose between them based on the landscape or the character of the route.

Tour Rouge and the Medieval Town

The Tour Rouge is a tower dating from the 12th century and is considered a landmark of the village of Buxy. It offers a tangible historical point of reference. Guided tours of the medieval town, organized by the Société d'Histoire et d'Archéologie de Buxy from June to August, offer another perspective. Check the dates and booking conditions for your travel year, as both can change. The difference is one of scale: the Tour Rouge is a single landmark, while a guided tour takes in the medieval town.

Wine Experiences and Winegrowing History

Buxy is on the Route des Grands Vins de Bourgogne. Maison Millebuis is a wine tourism, sales and wine-tasting venue that also includes a barrel cellar. If you’re interested in this visitor experience, check in advance which areas and tastings are available on your chosen date; visitor offerings may be reorganized.

The Musée du Vigneron offers insights into the winegrowing world of the Côte Chalonnaise and the tools and methods used by winegrowers from 1850 to 1950. The focus here is on the history of winegrowers’ work, while Maison Millebuis offers a connection to wine tourism, sales and tastings. Your choice therefore depends on whether you’re more interested in local wine experiences or in the history of winegrowers’ tools and methods.

The Cave des Vignerons de Buxy also has its own historical reference point: it was founded in 1931. This founding year differs from the period covered by the museum: 1850 to 1950 refers to the period for which it offers insights into winegrowers’ tools and methods.

Discover more destinations: Verzé, Chamilly, Cormatin, Martailly-Lès-Brancion, Le Breuil, Sancé, Fleurville, Saint-Martin-La-Patrouille

For the overview of the wider area: Saône-Et-Loire.