Saone et Loire is a region of France that is located in the southern part of Burgundy. It has derived its name from the river of Saone that flows in the south and Loire that traverses through north-west. The region shares its border with Cote d'Or in

the north, Rhone and Loire in the south, Ain in the southeast, Jura in the east, and Allier and Nievre in the west. The semi-mountainous area of Morvan with a dense forest track is highly enchanting. Also, attractive are the light and fruity wines of Chalonaise and Maconais. Known for Roman ruins, chateaux, and monasteries, this French region is visited by vacationers from far and wide. The increasing tourist activities on this land have made holiday rentals Saone et Loire France a popular accommodation option.

The Roman ruins of Autun, lying in the north-western corner of Saone-et-Loire, are very impressive. With the stunning Morvan Hills in the background, Autun has some of the finest examples of Roman architecture like the Cathedral St Lazare, Temple of Janus, the Roman amphitheatre, and the Pierre de Couhard pyramid. The abbey of Cluny in Burgundy is a major tourist attraction. There is a beautiful museum inside this abbey that houses several interesting objects of art and archaeology. The rich industrial heritage of Saone et Loire region can be sensed on visiting the eco-museum at Le Creusot. The Cormatin Chateau is a not-to-be-missed tourist site. On a visit to the west of Cluny, you will come across the very fascinating basilica of Paray-le-Monial. Also, notable is the church at Anzy-le-Duc, located somewhat in the south of Cluny. Putting up at any of the holiday homes Saone et Loire will help in conveniently accessing these numerous tourist places of interest as they are within an easy reach to these vacation rental properties.

For shopping, you can visit Louhans where every Monday a market sits along the Grande-Rue and the church square. From fresh local produce to trendy apparels, and ironmongery, everything is available here. The local restaurants are known for their extremely delicious French cuisine and international delicacies. The region has a bustling crowd which you’ll always find in high spirits especially during the Carnival time that takes place on the Sunday before Shrove Tuesday. Another colorful festival of the region is Chalon that witnesses a large number of talented artists painting on grass and tarmac in the month of July. Beautiful Saone et Loire accommodation are available for the vacationers to make their accommodation a comfortable affair.