Château de Lans and Etang du Coin give a stay in Lans two distinct focal points: architectural history and walks in nature. They are joined by a mural featuring local motifs and a Beaujolais Nouveau evening held annually at the end of November. This combination offers concrete starting points for choosing your stay: architecture, nature, or an event in local community life.

The Château and its layers of history

Château de Lans is a square building with two turrets; its present design dates from 1850. Structural remains at the Château show that the site has been inhabited since the Middle Ages, and possibly earlier. The present design and the older traces of settlement therefore represent different layers of history. The estate passed to the de Non family. Among their descendants was Dominique-Vivant Denon (1747–1825), an Egyptologist and director of the French museums. His biography connects local history with Egyptology and the leadership of French museums. Those choosing Lans for its culture and history will find both an architectural landmark and the story of a family and an individual.

Etang du Coin: walks and fishing

Etang du Coin was restored by several associations and is a great place for walks in nature. Five information panels about the fauna and flora have been installed by the pond, adding another perspective on the animal and plant life to a walk. For a stay focused on the outdoors, the pond offers a different point of interest from the Château, mural, and washhouse. Fishing is also possible at the pond in Lans. Lans residents and their adult children can fish; invited guests can purchase day permits. If you would like to fish as a guest, include the invitation and purchase of a day permit in your plans.

Mural and washhouse

A mural features local symbols: the pond, the washhouse, the fountain, a heron, an oak tree, and Château de Lans. The song “J’aime Lans” by Marcel Têtu is also among the motifs depicted. This brings places, nature, and song together in a single image; the mural offers a different way to experience the character of the village than the Château’s architectural and family history. During the restoration of the municipal washhouse, the walls were rebuilt and the roof was replaced after the tiles had been cleaned. The washhouse thus features both as a mural motif and in its own restoration story.

Events and transport

A Beaujolais Nouveau evening is held annually at the end of November together with “Patrimoine et Mémoires de Lans.” Unlike the place- and nature-focused attractions, the evening takes place at a regular time each year; check locally for the exact date before planning your trip. For transport planning, Lans is part of the Grand Chalon’s ResaZoom service, in the Bresse chalonnaise zone. The service operates by reservation; check the latest service information before travelling.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Autun, Sennecey-Le-Grand, Bouzeron, Chissey-Lès-Mâcon, Serley, Beaurepaire-En-Bresse, Montret, Chaintré.

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