Saint-Amour-Bellevue combines a vineyard route with cellar visits, church history and artisanal pottery. The different formats help with planning: you can make a hike with a clearly specified distance the focus, or choose visits that offer insights into winemaking, a potter’s work and a medieval church artwork.

A vineyard route with clear details

The “Les sentiers belles vues” route starts in Saint-Amour-Bellevue at Le Plâtre Durand and continues as a vineyard walk to Saint-Vérand. There is a viewpoint at La Madone. At 12 kilometres, with 223 metres of elevation gain and a moderate difficulty level, the route has clearly quantified dimensions that you can take into account when planning your day. The elevation gain provides a second measure of the effort involved, alongside the distance; the stated difficulty level offers additional guidance. Check trail conditions before setting out, as they can change.

Wine, cellar visits and tastings

At Domaine des Duc, the cellar tour includes explanations of vineyard work and winemaking. This means the focus is not only on the cellar, but also on vineyard work and the production of wine.

Château la Romancière offers a guided tour of its vineyards and wine cellar by prior arrangement. A mâchon is also available there by reservation. At Domaine Hamet-Spay, wine tastings can be accompanied by platters of charcuterie and cheese by arrangement. A tour also takes visitors to the estate’s winery, built in 1676. The offerings therefore vary, from an explanatory tour and a tasting with accompaniments to a mâchon. As visit arrangements can change, check the details in advance.

Church and pottery

Saint-Amour Church was built in the 10th century by the chapter of Saint-Vincent in Mâcon. To the left of the altar is a 12th-century altarpiece. The two dates refer to different elements: the 10th century marks the construction of the church, while the 12th century dates the altarpiece. Anyone interested in architectural and church history can explore this timeline through a specific piece of church furnishings.

In Saint-Amour-Bellevue, you can also visit an artisanal pottery workshop and its maker of unique pieces. This extends cultural interest beyond the church to the craft of pottery. Check the current arrangements for this visit in advance.

Choose what matters most to you

When planning your stay, it helps to organise the experiences you want according to their character and how much preparation they require. The route can be assessed by its distance, elevation gain and difficulty level. Some wine experiences require an appointment, reservation or prior arrangement as part of the planning. Confirm these arrangements first, then decide how much time you want to set aside for hiking, the church, pottery or other visits.

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