Charolles

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DepartureCHAROLLES (71)
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Charolles is a commune located in the department of Saône-et-Loire in the Burgundy region.

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Discover Charolles

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Charolles is a commune located in the Saône-et-Loire department in the Bourgogne region.

Things to see include:

  • A paleolithic site located in Breche and Tyrs
  • The vestiges of the old fortified castle of Charolais Counts 
  • The house of the La Magdeleine sirs
  • The hospital built between 1843 and 1845
  • The old Clarisses convent dating from the 16th century
  • The old Ursulines convent
  • The old Benedictine de la Madeleine priory dating from the 15th century
  • The 'Cadran Solaire' dating from the 19th century
  • The Museum of the Prieure
  • The museum area of the Maison du Charolais

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The tower of Charles-le-Téméraire

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The Tower of Charles-le-Téméraire is dating from the 15th century made of stone.

Charolles's church and his orgue


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Hôtel le Prieuré du Coeur de Jésus
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The Visitandines convent

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The former Visitandines Convent was founded by the nuns of Autun in 1637

The building has a cloister shape gallery which looms over the main courtyard. Today, it is the high school and courthouse of Charolles.


Accommodation nearby

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Hôtel le Prieuré du Coeur de Jésus
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Around Charolles

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Many activities are available around Charolles:

Countryside activities such as walking, horse riding, fishing, hunting and cycling in the national forest of Charolles.

Cultural activities: the Romanesque churches tour, the Charolais castles tours with their parks and gardens.


Accommodation nearby

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Hôtel le Prieuré du Coeur de Jésus
  • Paray-le-monial
  • 03 85 88 83 17



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