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Simard

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

Simard - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Saône-et-Loire
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Simard is a village in Saône-et-Loire in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region, 30 km south-east of Chalon-sur-Saone and 10 km north of Louhans.

In the heart of the natural region of Bresse, the communal territory was occupied from the early Middle Ages. A prosperous seigniory then established itself, exploiting agricultural lands and small streams.

Marked by a tragedy during the retreat of the Germans in August 1944 who massacred a dozen villagers in retaliation for the attacks of the maquis, the recent history of the town is mainly related to its agricultural products, including the famous poultry of Bresse.

In a green environment, Simard which counts more than 1 200 inhabitants and a large associative fabric proposing numerous animations, turns out a pleasant stage for which visits the region.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySimard
Postcode71330
Latitude46.7208470 (N 46° 43’ 15”)
Longitude5.1800390 (E 5° 10’ 48”)
AltitudeFrom 187m to 212m
Surface area22.12 km²
Population1195 inhabitants
Density54 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureMâcon (86 km, 1:08)
Insee code71523
IntercommunalityCC Bresse Louhannaise Intercom'
DepartmentSaône-et-Loire
TerritoryBurgundy
RegionBurgundy-Franche-Comté

Nearest cities & towns

Thurey5.3 km (5 min)
Devrouze6 km (9 min)
Juif6.1 km (10 min)
Lessard-en-Bresse7.5 km (7 min)
Saint-Usuge8.3 km (12 min)
Montret8.4 km (14 min)
Saint-Germain-du-Bois8.5 km (8 min)
Diconne8.9 km (10 min)
Mervans8.9 km (8 min)
Vérissey9.4 km (10 min)
Vincelles10.2 km (11 min)
Branges10.3 km (11 min)
Tronchy10.6 km (11 min)
Louhans11.2 km (11 min)

Things to see and do

In terms of historical heritage, the church of Saint-Pierre, which dates from the thirteenth century, massive and beautifully decorated, is the jewel of the town.

In addition to some typical houses of Bresse, it is especially the natural heritage that is a joy for walkers between meadows, wooded and wet areas and rivers, offering a variety of remarkable ecological wealth.

To know the pedestrian or mountain bike routes including Simard and its surroundings, documentation and information on +33 3 85 21 02 20.

Fishermen are also at the party. The pond of Madness is a site particularly adapted. Price: 3 euros per day. Card to buy in the village shops. For other sites or to fish in the rivers, contact +33 3 85 72 20 85 or +33 3 85 23 83 00.

As for sport, a tennis court, a bowling alley and a football field can be used by visitors. Information on +33 3 85 75 72 60.

Finally, on the cultural level, animations are regularly proposed to the library. Information on +33 3 85 75 72 60.

Events and festivities

May 8, flower market.

The last Sunday of May, garage sales.

The third weekend of June, feast of petanque and garage sales.

The first weekend of September, patronal feast. On the program, parades of floats, fun and musical animations, fireworks.

The third Sunday of September, garage sales.

The third Sunday of November, autumn market.

Photos

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Corso
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Corso range
Corso range
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Char flower route de Saint-Germain
Char flower route de Saint-Germain
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Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 13°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 14°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 9°C - Max. 17°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Introduction to jewellery workshop
Arts and Crafts70 € Bletterans (21 km)
Rental bike delivery in Burgundy
Sports sensations19 € Saint-Marcel (22 km)
Canoe hire on the Saône
Sports sensations9 € to 20 € Tournus (27 km)
Motocross, trial or enduro lessons
Sports sensations37 € Joudes (31 km)
Maiden flight in a Stampe SV4-RS biplane
Sports sensations99 € to 299 € Dole (40 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
In Search of Lost Time
HikeIntermediate1:55Saint-Didier-en-Bresse (16.2 km)
Communal woods
HikeIntermediate1:55Toutenant (18 km)
The Great Pales trail
HikeIntermediate35 minDamerey (19.4 km)
The Quest for the Grail
HikeIntermediate1:05Saint-Maurice-en-Rivière (19.4 km)
Path of the bese
HikeIntermediate3:55Saunières (22 km)

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Hotels

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