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Le Breuil

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Saône-et-Loire

Small town of Saône-et-Loire, in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, Le Breuil takes place in the heart of a former coalfield exploited throughout the 19th century. It is located at the gates of Creusot, not far from Montchanin, Saint-Firmin and Montcenis.

Occupied since the Neolithic period, as evidenced by the flints and other tools found on site, the territory of Breuil has developed over the centuries, experiencing a certain prosperity that can be seen in the old houses still present in the city center.

Long known for its coal mining, the city is now appreciated for its tourist activity, offering an architectural and historical heritage of great interest, as well as a wide choice of entertainment and activities accessible to the whole family..

Geographical information

MunicipalityLe Breuil
Postcode71670
Tourism label
Latitude46.7954080 (N 46° 47’ 43”)
Longitude4.4825100 (E 4° 28’ 57”)
AltitudeFrom 277m to 421m
Surface area28.80 km²
Population3596 inhabitants
Density124 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureMâcon (88 km, 1:09)
Insee code71059
IntercommunalityCU Le Creusot Montceau-les-Mines
DepartmentSaône-et-Loire
TerritoryBurgundy
RegionBurgundy-Franche-Comté

Nearest cities & towns

Le Creusot5.6 km (12 min)
Torcy6.3 km (10 min)
Montchanin6.8 km (11 min)
Saint-Pierre-de-Varennes7.2 km (13 min)
Saint-Firmin7.7 km (12 min)
Essertenne8 km (13 min)
Saint-Sernin-du-Bois8.9 km (14 min)
Perreuil9.2 km (14 min)
Saint-Laurent-d'Andenay9.5 km (14 min)
Montcenis9.7 km (16 min)
Écuisses11.3 km (18 min)
Saint-Jean-de-Trézy11.9 km (18 min)
Saint-Julien-sur-Dheune12 km (17 min)
Saint-Eusèbe12.6 km (19 min)
Saint-Bérain-sur-Dheune12.9 km (17 min)

Things to see and do

Romanesque in style, the Saint-Étienne church was built in the second half of the 12th century. Of simple architecture and no frills, it reveals a Bernardin plan adapted to the rusticity of the place. You will be able to discover a choir with a flat apse and ribbed vaults, solid buttresses or modillions in typical Cistercian gears. The entrance gate seduces with its monolithic trefoil tympanum.

Now owned by the scouts and guides of France, the Château du Breuil takes place near the pond of Torcy. Rectangular in plan, this building has very beautiful ornaments on the front part consisting of two Ionic-style pilasters and a triangular pediment with oculus.

To enjoy the local flora and fauna, head to the Montaubry pond created in the middle of the 19th century. This retention of the waters supplying the Dheune allows the practice of many water sports such as paddle, water skiing, windsurfing or wakeboarding. A 13.5 km hiking trail also allows you to go around the site.

Places of interest

Monuments
Natural sites

Events and festivities

Concerts are organized in June on the occasion of the Fête de la Musique.

Every year at the end of June, Le Breuil organizes its famous andouillette festival with entertainment and tastings.

The Fête du Bourg takes place every year at the end of July, with a country meal, musical entertainment and fireworks.

Exposition Exil - Oeuvres de Mambo'o D27
Chante Apéro - Special Bobin
Chante Apéro - Duos d'Hier et d'Aujourd'hui
Le Breuil en Fête !

Weather

Tuesday 14 may
Min. 12°C - Max. 18°C
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Wednesday 15 may
Min. 11°C - Max. 16°C
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Thursday 16 may
Min. 11°C - Max. 15°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Rental bike delivery in Burgundy
Sports sensations19 € Saint-Marcel (32 km)
Canoe hire on the Saône
Sports sensations9 € to 20 € Tournus (42 km)
Truffle-hunting demonstration and truffle product tasting
Local flavours32 € Marey-lès-Fussey (46 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
The Trézyjeannoise
HikeEasy2:30Saint-Jean-de-Trézy (9.7 km)
Hamlets
HikeIntermediate4:00Couches (10.7 km)
Mountains Couches
HikeEasy2:00Couches (10.7 km)
Fountain of Saint-Emiland
HikeIntermediate3:15Saint-Émiland (12.1 km)
Balconies Dracy
HikeEasy2:30Dracy-lès-Couches (12.6 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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