The municipality of Sancé, with a population of 1964 inhabitants, is part of the township north of Macon. It borders with the municipalities of Sennecé-les-Macon, Hurigny, Macon, Feillens, Replonges.
It is adherent to the WACLAC (Urban Community of Macon Val de Saône) and is twinned with the town of Vernet la Varenne in the Puy de Dome.
The municipality is composed of three plates, the Saône plain which occupies nearly a quarter of the area, at an average altitude of 175 m NGF, the plateau on the central part of the town, offers a rural landscape, it is located at an altitude of about 200 m. The hill of Grisière occupies the last quarter west with an average altitude of 286 m, it reached the 300 rating in a place called "The Senétrière" and is a sample of the kind of landscape of hills of the Mâconnais. Its total area is 656 ha.
Sanciacus the Sancé Thousand Year, has a past history and even prehistory. Indeed, the island of St. John or Palm Island is undoubtedly one of the oldest inhabited sites in the region (Neolithic). It is said that the little son of Charlemagne preparing the Treaty of Verdun in 843 which played the fate of Europe.
Traditions had settled, but they have disappeared. Thus, the pilgrimage to Saint Paul was held January 25, the day of the conversion of Saint Paul. A Mass was celebrated at the Church of Sancé, there came from neighboring communities for the healing of fear. Children fearful, but sometimes grown-ups, attended Mass, prayed, embraced the right foot of the statue of the Saint and did a charity (Our Lady of Loreto where the trunk under the statue of St. Paul, right looking at the chorus). We had to be careful in coming to church and on the way home, not looking back, if not a cure was not obtained. This pilgrimage has ceased in the late 19th century, but some still remember that it was customary to give children the altar on Maundy Thursday. This practice was said to give strength to young children. Traditions are lost, but the monument keeps alive the memory of that past is forgotten.
The coat of arms Sancé was borrowed from Jacques Mareschal, son of John Mareschal, Lord of Combefort (Wood-d'Oingt), and Anne Bonivart. Can be seen engraved on the tombstone of the Lord, and the cornerstone of the chapel he built in the Church of St. Paul. On this standing stone wall, one can see Jacques and Claudine his lady, in costume of the time, side by side, watching their son Claude lang and on which the following inscription: Here lieth Sir noble and powerful ... Mareschal, Knight , lord of Senozan, founder of this chapel, and Busseul noble lady, his wife, Lady of Saint-Martin and Prizy and Claude Mareschal, their son, that lady passed away and her son after her, the 10th April MVXII . (1512). God rest their souls. The definition heraldry is: old Ecu, a gold band gules, charged with three shells of gold too. To mark the personality in Sancé, the City Council adopted this emblem worn regularly by most associations sancéennes.
Along the main road No. 906, north of Macon in the ZAC Platières, a major business area home to several shops and services.
SIGHTSEEING
With the castles of Chatenay, Park and Castle Lapalus which was acquired by the municipality in 2011, the Church of St. Paul is one of the oldest monuments of Sancé. This Romanesque church of the 12th century was a priory of the abbey Ainay in Lyon, under the name of the conversion of Saint Paul. Inside you can admire a Gothic chapel built in the early 16th century by Jacques Mareschal, Lord of the park, chapel he dedicated to Our Lady of Loreto.
City Hall built in stone dates from the late 19th century.
A superb view of knowledge and the whole northern part of the city is visible from the hill Grisière.
A walk in the town called "washing of walks" to discover many laundries built on the creek restored "the Tariaudin".
Brewery located in the heart of Cluny's throw from the Abbey. Large terrace. Traditional cuisine. Modern setting.
Located 17 km from Sancé
From 10 € to 30 € per person
Les Maritonnes
Romanèche-Thorins
On the wine trail between Lyon, Mâcon and Beaune, charming hotel and restaurant with outdoor heated swimming pool and jacuzzi, tennis court, park of 1.3 hectares and terraces are at...
House 1860 stone roses located 10 minutes from the A6 motorway exit (Macon No. 29) and the TGV station. At the edge of the greenway (50 m), traversed by a stream, a quiet and bucolic...
Located 6.4 km from Sancé
54 € the double room
Fleur de Vignes
9.7
Loché
In a small village near Macon and Solutré, Chantal and Jean-Claude will welcome you in two beautifully decorated rooms open on the steeple of a beautiful Romanesque church. During your...
Located 8.8 km from Sancé
58 € the double room
Le lavoir de méziat
9.7
Vinzelles
Le lavoir de Méziat is located in a small and typical winegrowing village of the Mâconnais region. Beside the main building, an old house with character, is a smaller stone building...
Situated in the heart of. the South of Burgundy you will find our cosy house which has a unique view over the wine yards of Fuissé, Grand Cru of the Maconnais, and the rock of the....
Located 9.4 km from Sancé
450 € per week
La grange
9.6
SPECIAL OFFER
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 17.9 km from Sancé
From 380 € to 500 € per week
GÎte du Petit Charme
9.6
SPECIAL OFFER
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...
A pretty and quiet campimg with very large pitches. Inthe heart of the countryside but only 4 km from Pont de Vaux with its good restaurants, shops and Wednesday market. Bread delivered...
Located 16 km from Sancé
From 13.95 € to 15.50 € per day
Le renom
9
Vonnas
Green holiday resort at the confluence of two rivers, camping The Renown Open April to October welcomes you in a calm and relaxing on a green site. Near the center of the village and...
This Best Hotel is located in Mâcon, in Burgundy, close to the famous sights of Cluny and Tournus and the nearby vineyards of the Beaujolais and Maconnais. Under new management, Best...
Located in Sancé
Room from 35 €
Kyriad Macon Sance
7.4
Sancé
The Hotel Kyriad Macon Nord is located in the South of Bourgogne and benefits from an ideal situation in a calm and green environment just 2 minutes from the city centre. Set near to...
Located in Sancé
Room from 36 €
Fasthotel Macon Nord
6.8
Sennecé-lès-Mâcon
Macon Nord Peage is ideally located near Macon, a city that continues to demonstrate its rich architectural and cultural heritage. This hotel offers excellent value, convenience and...
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