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Mâcon
Spend a half‑day in Mâcon for a riverside walk and wine tasting; stay overnight only if you want a day‑trip to nearby vineyards.
Mâcon is a small Saône‑et‑Loire town on the Saône River, known for Burgundy and Beaujolais wines. Its centre is walkable, with a few bus lines, so a few hours cover the main sights. Overnight accommodation makes sense for wine‑tour day trips to the surrounding vineyards.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–September (check)
- avoid January–February (cold, shorter daylight)
- Airport
- LYS
- Nights
- 0–1
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- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Mâcon17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mâcon, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyMâcon is generally safe; petty theft can occur in tourist spots, so keep bags close.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 15 Medical emergency (SAMU) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLYS Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (Main international airport, about 70 km (43 mi) north…LYS Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (Main international airport, about 43 mi (70 km) north…
- Getting aroundThe town centre is best explored on foot; two bus lines (Trema) serve the outskirts.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride (Trema)€1.5–2 (≈ US$2–3) (check)
- Budget bedHostel dormitory bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (2 people), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room (2 people), a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €120 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LYS Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (Main international airport, about 70 km (43 mi) north; train from Mâcon‑Loché to Lyon Part‑Dieu (≈1 h) then TGV to LYS (≈15 min).)LYS Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (Main international airport, about 43 mi (70 km) north; train from Mâcon‑Loché to Lyon Part‑Dieu (≈1 h) then TGV to LYS (≈15 min).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Dec (11 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mâcon: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town centre is best explored on foot; two bus lines (Trema) serve the outskirts. Parking is metered and often full; use the train stations for regional trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Autun
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Train from Mâcon‑Ville, about 30 min
Roman ruins and medieval centre; good for a half‑day.
Cluny
goDoor to door: ≈1.5 h
Bus to Chalon‑sur‑Saône (20 min) then train, about 45 min total
Famous abbey, worth a short visit.
Chalon‑sur‑Saône
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Train from Mâcon‑Ville, 20 min
Larger riverside town with market and museums.
Paray‑le‑Monial
goDoor to door: ≈1.5 h
Train to Mâcon‑Loché, change to regional train, ~1 h
Pilgrimage site with impressive basilica.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
City centre hotels
Within walking distance of the river, train stations and restaurants; good for one night.
Budget lodgings on the outskirts
Cheaper options a short bus ride from the centre.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- €60–100 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (2 people)1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €70 | €140 |
| Trema bus day ticket2 × €2 · check | €4 |
| Train Mâcon‑Ville → Autun (return)2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €29 |
| Trip total≈ €159 per person per day, bed included | €317≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Croissant | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Glass of wine (local) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Bus ride (Trema) | €1.5–2 (≈ US$2–3) (check) |
| Train ticket Mâcon‑Ville → Autun | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Parking meters fill quickly in the centre; arrive early or use park‑and‑ride.
- Bus timetables are limited on Sundays; check the Trema schedule.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- Medical emergency (SAMU)
- 15
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- Medical emergency (SAMU)15
Embassy
US consulate in Lyon; French embassy in Paris.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mâcon‑Ville → Autun (train): about €6 (≈ US$7), 30 min (check)
- Trema bus day ticket: ≈ €2 per person
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (sayt kombyen)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the bathroom? (oo son lay twah-let)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mâcon. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September (check) · avoid January–February (cold, shorter daylight) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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