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Magnificent castle on the stone road

The poet Alphonse de Lamartine spent his childhood and adolescence in this house built by his great-grandfather in 1705. This 19th century author and politician left his mark on France, notably through his fight for the abolition of slavery, the decree of which he signed in 1848, when he was head of the Provisional Government.

View of the Roche de Vergisson. This limestone formation dates back 300 million years. It was then occupied in the Middle Ages as a stronghold, then at the end of this period by monks who designed the wine-growing landscape.

This splendid village is home to several remarkable buildings, such as the Cluniac priory (13th century) and the wash houses. A short walk is an opportunity to admire the lava roofs, gallery houses and dry stone walls.

The site contains a prehistoric cave and an underground river. It was once populated by bears and cave lions, earning it the nickname “Cave of 1000 Bears”. The archaeological museum completes the visit with numerous pieces from the period. Reservation is required to visit the cave.

The Saint-Laurent bridge spans the Saône. It has twelve stone arches and has retained its post-World War II appearance. It is classified as a historic monument.

History: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_Pierreclos