Activities and the best to do

Between vineyards and Douglas forest, between hills and paths, you will find the tranquility, the beauty of the landscapes and a silence you are looking for.
An impressive mileage of small roads and ancient paths allows you to discover wild or domestic nature.


The Ardières River allows you to practice trout fishing, which is very popular. Water info: The river of Beaujolais

Associations, the municipality, creative artists and local producers organize festive events each year with great success: "Conscripts' festival" in February, "horse competition" and "threshing party" in summer, "Christmas market »In November, reception and open door occasionally.

Probably rebuilt after the wars of religion, the church of Ardillats contains interesting archaeological pieces: Romanesque-style columns, baptismal fonts from the 12th century, a very elegant tabernacle dated 1488 and a statue of Saint Peter from the 17th century. The interior was completely restored in 2007.

Œnology

Discovery of the vineyards and visits to local wine producers.
The 10 wines: Morgon, Fleurie, Chénas, Saint Amour...
5.7 "Des Calades à Clochemerle" Taste - The wine route - Beaujolais vineyard,  a circuit to discover.

When it rains:

Musée des arts et traditions populaires en Beaujolais
5.7 "Des Calades à Clochemerle"
Must see - Beaujolais vineyard

The churches and their styles of Roman and Gothic art:
5.7 "Des Calades à Clochemerle"Monuments that have influenced thehistory of Beaujolais..

Hiking and Sport

Various circuits

5.7 "Des Calades à Clochemerle" Familly or sports hiking and cycling.

Entertainments:

Markets, concerts, exhibitions, shows in the surrounding villages. The festival of "Beaujolais Nouveau" from November 19 to 23.
Les Sarmentelles 

 

 

 




 

  Les Ardillats:
                    Tabernacle du XVe siècle.
         
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