Brancion Medieval Site – Château de Brancion parking loop from La Chapelle-sous-Brancion

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Mâcon

Martailly-Lès-Brancion

Brancion Medieval Site – Château de Brancion parking loop from La Chapelle-sous-Brancion

Easy

hikers

Brancion Medieval Site – Château de Brancion parking loop from La Chapelle-sous-Brancion

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1.17km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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552 m

View over the Grosne Valley from Brancion

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The medieval village is definitely worth seeing.

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599 m

Brancion Church

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The church is an example of Romanesque style which overlooks the Grosne valley. It houses several 13th century paintings that line the walls.

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692 m

Brancion Castle

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An essential crossing point with a beautiful castle overlooking the surrounding countryside.

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771 m

Refresher option

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Shaded tables and small stall that sells ice creams and cold drinks (in summer, anyway).

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776 m

Brancion

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This church is a late Romanesque masterpiece (end of the 11th century) of almost Cistercian austerity. It is located at the tip of a promontory overlooking the Grosne valley, opposite …

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810 m

The medieval site of Brancion is an essential stopover in southern Burgundy. Brancion offers an exceptional panorama over the Grosne valley. The castle, which dates from the 9th century, also has a sumptuous church.

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1.16 km

Château de Brancion parking

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Start your hike to this charming medieval fortress from here and walk through the surrounding vineyards and lush countryside, setting the scene for a scenic exploration. As you climb towards …

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1.17 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

533 m

408 m

228 m

Surfaces

533 m