Solutré-Pouilly is defined by the Roche de Solutré, a spectacular limestone escarpment amid the vineyards of the Mâconnais, reaching an elevation of 493 metres.
Nature and Trails
The ascent to the Roche de Solutré follows a 4-kilometre circular trail accessible to everyone, with an elevation gain of 100 metres and several information panels. Allow around 1 hour for the return trip. Due to the numerous steps, the trail is not suitable for pushchairs or bicycles.
Walking paths and educational trails have been created around the Grand Site de France Solutré Pouilly Vergisson to improve access for visitors.
The Roche de Solutré area located in Solutré-Pouilly within the “Pelouses calcicoles du Mâconnais” Natura 2000 site covers 31.96 hectares.
Culture and History
The Musée de préhistoire de Solutré presents collections from a prehistoric archaeological site at the foot of the Roche de Solutré, which has been inhabited for at least 55,000 years. The museum displays nearly 600 original prehistoric objects, including fossils, hunted animals, tools, human remains and works of art.
The Maison du Grand Site features a permanent interactive exhibition that is free and open to everyone. It presents key aspects of the Grand Site de France Solutré Pouilly Vergisson. The Maison du Grand Site in Solutré-Pouilly is located at the foot of the Roche de Solutré and also offers a café, an interpretation centre and tourist information.
Château Saint-Léger, a historic site, is located near Solutré-Pouilly.
Chabotte, a château, is located in the vicinity of Solutré-Pouilly. Chapelle des Moines, a monastery, and Berzé Castle, a historic site, are also nearby.
Landscape and Surroundings
Mont de Pouilly, a mountain, is located near Solutré-Pouilly. Tête à l'Âne, also a mountain, is nearby.
Rontécolon, a mountain, is located in the vicinity of Solutré-Pouilly. Grande Montagne, also a mountain, is in the same area.
Wine
At the Atrium du Pouilly-Fuissé, guided tastings are offered featuring a selection of six Pouilly-Fuissé wines representative of the local terroirs. The tastings are held in French and English.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Solutré-Pouilly plans their trip around this destination.
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