Buffières

Buffières

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownBuffièresSivignon at 3.5 km (5 min)
Insee code71065Curtil-sous-Buffières at 4.7 km (6 min)
Postcode71250Donzy-le-National at 4.9 km (5 min)
Latitude46.4296380Saint-Vincent-des-Prés at 6.2 km (7 min)
Longitude4.5373670Suin at 7 km (9 min)
AltitudeFrom 250 to 553 metersBergesserin at 7.5 km (9 min)
Surface12.13 km²Chiddes at 7.9 km (8 min)
Population265 inhabitantsPressy-sous-Dondin at 8 km (8 min)
Density21 inhabitants/km²La Chapelle-du-Mont-de-France at 8.6 km (10 min)
Chief townMâcon (at 36 km, 40 min)La Vineuse at 8.7 km (9 min)
DepartmentSaône-et-LoireChâteau at 9.3 km (11 min)
RegionBurgundySearch another town
LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION
  • Geography:

Le territoire du village est réparti sur 1218 hectares, entre la montagne de Suin (602 m) et le massif du Clunisois." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The territory of the village is spread over 1218 acres between Mount Suin (602 m) and the massive Cluny. Its altitudes range from 260 meters (after the place called "The Griveau" 550 m (Wood St. Pierre)), a village 330 meters.

Sol majoritairement granitique, avec quelques veines argileuses ici et là." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Sol mainly granite, with some clay veins here and there. Rather poor soil, which is not conducive to the cultivation of the vine or to that of grass (even if it is the occupation of the majority of agricultural parcels today).

Le nom du village viendrait de la racine (celte ? gauloise ?) "buff" qui désignerait les vents." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The village's name comes from the root (Celtic? Gallic?) "Buff" which would designate the winds. Buffières would be a rather windswept.

  • History:

Village à l'architecture typique du clunysois, Buffières (bufferia) existe depuis le Moyen Âge." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Village architecture typical Clunysois, Buffières (bufferia) has existed since the Middle Ages. However, traces of megalithic (menhirs, tumuli) suggest occupation of the heights from the second millennium BC. Former Viguerie, it is mentioned from 510.

Les chartes de l'abbaye de Cluny mentionnent de très nombreuses fois le nom du village (villa Buferia, ager buferacensis) entre le 10ème et le 18ème siècle." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The charters of the abbey of Cluny mention many, many times the name of the village (villa Buferia, ager buferacensis) between the 10th and 18th century.

Le concordat de 1801 touche particulièrement le village." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The Concordat of 1801 has hit the village. A portion of the population refuses to recognize the priests jurors imposed by the Napoleonic power. A secret cult grows with a clergy own secret rituals conducted in buildings equally discreet. This cult still exists today, less illegal than his birth, but without proselytizing. About a quarter of the population still practices specific rituals (festivals calendar, fasting twice a week and Easter ceremonies and burials specific alliances) that are realized by publicly Graves extremely simple (wooden cross, mound land).

  • Traditions: A dialect continues to be employed by the elders and some farmers. His vocabulary is closely related dialect of Charolais, who himself is often deformations of Old French.
  • Gastronomic specialties:

Le tartoillon : clafoutis aux pommes ou aux poires idéalement cuit dans une feuille de chou." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The tartoillon: clafoutis with apples or pears ideally cooked in a cabbage leaf.

La potée : morceaux de lard ou de côtes de porc cuits avec choux, carottes (pastonades) et pommes de terre (treuffes)." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The stew: pieces of bacon or pork chops cooked with cabbage, carrots (pastonades) and potatoes (treuffes).


SIGHTSEEING
  • Buffières has beautiful hiking trails, beautiful homes, a laundry and a private castle restored.
  • Romanesque church (bell and bottom of furnace roof with lava), and Gothic (nave and sculpture elements inside).

Elle possède des contreforts rajoutés au 19ème siècle." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> It has buttresses added in the 19th century.

L'intérieur du cul de four a révélé il ya quelques années des fresques murales du 12ème siècle." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> The interior of the bottom of furnace revealed a few years ago murals of the 12th century. They are being restored through a combination of Heritage Preservation Buffières.

  • Crafts: potter working porcelain.
  • Educational Farm.

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Petanque competition: 2nd Saturday of August.
  • Flea Market garage sale: the 3rd weekend of August.
  • A classical music concert in the church Buffières the benefit of the association defending Heritage: mid-August every year. Free concert.
  • Fair and Chestnut Festival: The weekend immediately before or after the Saint-Denis (in October).

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Abbey of Cluny, 15 km.
  • Pool and youth club at Cluny.
  • The RM 76 C through Buffières to link particular Cluny Suin.
  • Various views.
  • Hooked Bergesserin-branches, 5 km.
PHOTOS
The village
 
Villa Maria Theresa
Agency Mail
 
Romanesque church
Sidewalk Cafe
 
Walk around the village
View from the village since the Lienne
  
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -4°C - Max. 2°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -2°C - Max. 4°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 3°C
RESTAURANTS 
Brasserie la nation
Cluny
Brewery located in the heart of Cluny's throw from the Abbey. Large terrace. Traditional cuisine. Modern setting.
Located 9.3 km from BuffièresFrom 10 € to 30 € per person 
Auberge des chanoines
Aigueperse
Hotel and restaurant traditional and regional.
Located 18.4 km from BuffièresFrom 20 € to 50 € per person 
Les Vignes
Germagny
Between Grosne and Guye, in a beautiful flower, traditional cuisine awaits you.
Located 25 km from BuffièresFrom 20 € to 40 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chambres d'hotes de l'Ancien chateau    
9.5
Sivignon
As part of an ancient castle, we offer two guest rooms comfortably furnished in a quiet village. Extensive grounds shaded courtyard, kitchenette parking available. Acces. Wifi. We also...
Located 2.8 km from Buffières45 € the double room 
La Courtine    
8.2
Cluny
This former farm covered with wisteria and bordered by the river offers 5 rooms in the original decor and warm, some sub-slope, a family, a river view or old roses in the garden. The...
Located 9.8 km from BuffièresFrom 55 € to 59 € the double room 
La Dougade  
Vendenesse-lès-Charolles
House with calms near Charolles between Cluny and Paray Monial, 42rooms direct access on the garden, privative breakfasts with products house, taken in veranda giving on the flowered...
Located 12.5 km from Buffières55 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gite de l'Ancien chateau  
8.6
Sivignon
As part of an ancient castle, we offer a comfortably furnished cottage in a peaceful land village. Vaste shaded terrace parking. Draps, linen and towels provided, baby accessories,...
Located 2.8 km from BuffièresFrom 250 € to 310 € per week 
GÎte du Petit Charme
Jalogny
Recently renovated old house, east facing. Large yard-parking flowery summer, sunken garden sunny all day. The morning sun terrace in the shade during the hot hours of the day. Views...
Located 6.9 km from BuffièresFrom 285 € to 395 € per week 
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Jalogny
In the heart of Burgundy, on the heights of Cluny minutes from downtown, the abbey and the National Stud. Enjoy the quiet and fresh air of this small hilltop village. This cottage has...
Located 7.2 km from BuffièresFrom 380 € to 500 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping des bruyeres la clayette bourgog  
La Clayette
Family Camping: Locations view on lake and castle tent, caravan, motorhome (Stop Home Camping Car Euro stopover 9) Chalet, Holiday Caravans and canvasfrom 60 to 100 € for 5 or 6 people...
Located 24 km from Buffières11.50 € per day 
Camping du lac    
10
Palinges
The three-star camp site du Lac is a small site with 40 pitches near a swimming and fishing spot. Ideal for peaceful holidays. Many activities and touristic tours: culture, sports,...
Located 28 km from Buffières20 € per day 

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HOTELS
Maison D'hôtes A la Maîtresse    
9.2
La Vineuse
Maison D'hôtes A la Maîtresse is situated in La Vineuse in Bourgogne. It offers an outdoor swimming pool with a fully furnished terrace and barbeque facilities in the garden. All rooms...
Located 5.4 km from BuffièresRoom from 78 €
L'Estaminet 
Mazille
Featuring a garden and a terrace, this hotel is located in Mazille in the heart of Burgundy. Free daily newspapers are offered and guests are invited to enjoy a traditional meal in...
Located 5.8 km from BuffièresRoom from 40 €
Le Relais Dompierrois    
8.6
Dompierre-les-Ormes
Le Relais Dompierrois is located in the centre of Dompierre-les-Ormes in the Burgundy region of France. It offers en suite rooms, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi. Rooms at Le Relais Dompierrois...
Located 8.7 km from BuffièresRoom from 45 €

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