A large mural in the town centre tells the story of winegrowing and the people who worked in it; the Sunday market offers a different focus, with produce from farms and regional goods. There are also monuments with specific historical dates and routes that reveal different sides of the wine country and its hills. You can shape your stay around what matters most to you: local history, regional produce or the landscape.

Winegrowing and Local History

The mural is also part of the Sentier Imaginaire: the trail passes it, and the painting is one of its stops. The statue of Notre Dame des Vignes also reflects the history of the town. It was erected in 1862 on the site of a chapel that had been destroyed during the Revolution.

The church of La Chapelle-De-Guinchay was completed in 1878 and consecrated in 1889. Built in the Gothic style, it features stained-glass windows and paintings; its plans were drawn up by the architect Berthier. The bell tower was added in 1928. A statue of Marianne also stands in the church square. It was erected on 14 July 1889, the centenary of the storming of the Bastille. These dates offer several points of reference in the town's history: both the church's consecration and the monument date to 1889, but mark different events.

Sunday Market and Wine

A food market is held every Sunday morning from 8 am to 1 pm on Place de l'Église. It offers produce from farms, regional goods and organic products from local producers. As the market is held on Sunday mornings, check the hours again before travelling if you plan to visit.

Visitors can also tour local wine cellars, where winemakers and wine merchants offer their wines for tasting. Arrangements may vary from cellar to cellar, so it is advisable to coordinate your visit in advance. La Chapelle-De-Guinchay is also on the Route des Vins, a route of more than 60 kilometres through wine-growing villages. Wine is therefore a recurring theme in several forms: as the subject of the mural, in tastings at local cellars and as part of a longer route.

Choosing a Route and Landscape

For route planning, the Sentier Imaginaire offers a direct connection to local history, with a stop at the mural. The Vallon de la Mauvaise route, by contrast, focuses on the landscape: it crosses two slopes, separated by the shaded valley of the Mauvaise, and leads to the foothills of the Montagne de Remont. You can choose between a cultural theme and a route description that focuses on slopes, a valley and mountain foothills.

Getting There and Planning Your Stay

Pontanevaux station is 2 kilometres from the town centre. If you are considering travelling via this station, factor the distance into your plans and check suitable connections and onward travel to your accommodation. To decide whether La Chapelle-De-Guinchay is the right place to stay, weigh up your interests: the market offers a set time on Sunday morning, the monuments tell stories from different eras, and the two routes have different focuses. First decide which of these experiences matters to you; this will help you search more specifically for accommodation for your stay.

For the broader travel overview: Saône-Et-Loire.