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Le Creusot

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

Le Creusot - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Saône-et-Loire
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City of Saône-et-Loire, in the heart of Burgundy, Le Creusot is known throughout the world for its industrial heritage of the 19th and 20th centuries, but also for its current cutting-edge companies. A unique destination in France for lovers of industrial tourism, the city has managed to preserve its industrial past while entering the 21st century with full force.

Marked by livestock and viticulture, in particular with the presence of nearby Burgundy grape varieties, the commune of Le Creusot takes place on the Blanzy coalfield, not far from Marmagne, Saint-Firmin and Montcenis.

Often described as a city-factory, it has been mentioned since the 13th century. Mines, royal foundry and other industries followed one another on its territory.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLe Creusot
Postcode71200
Tourism label
Latitude46.8053510 (N 46° 48’ 19”)
Longitude4.4278000 (E 4° 25’ 40”)
AltitudeFrom 316m to 516m
Surface area18.11 km²
Population21319 inhabitants
Density1177 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureMâcon (92 km, 1:17)
Insee code71153
IntercommunalityCU Le Creusot Montceau-les-Mines
DepartmentSaône-et-Loire
TerritoryBurgundy
RegionBurgundy-Franche-Comté

Nearest cities & towns

Montcenis4.9 km (11 min)
Saint-Sernin-du-Bois5.2 km (11 min)
Saint-Firmin5.3 km (10 min)
Torcy5.5 km (8 min)
Le Breuil5.6 km (12 min)
Montchanin7.9 km (12 min)
Marmagne8 km (13 min)
Saint-Pierre-de-Varennes9.8 km (17 min)
Saint-Symphorien-de-Marmagne10.7 km (16 min)
Les Bizots10.8 km (19 min)
Essertenne10.9 km (17 min)
Saint-Laurent-d'Andenay11.5 km (14 min)
Perreuil12.5 km (18 min)
Charmoy12.6 km (20 min)
Antully13.5 km (19 min)

Things to see and do

Former crystal factory of the Queen, the Château de la Verrerie is one of the jewels of Le Creusot. Built at the end of the 18th century to house the crystal factory of Queen Marie-Antoinette, it was completely transformed a few decades later to become the residence of the Schneiders, then masters of the forges. Of classical architecture, it has a main courtyard flanked by two old ovens, one of which houses a small Italian-style theater and the other an art gallery. The whole benefits from a classification as a Historic Monument. The building houses the eco-museum dedicated to showcasing the industrial heritage of Le Creusot and its region. The Château de la Verrerie is surrounded by a magnificent landscaped park accessible to the public. This 28-hectare English-style park is home to several spaces of hundred-year-old trees, as well as a playground, picnic areas or even an animal enclosure and a fitness trail.

Listed as a Historic Monument, the workers' town of the Combe des Mineurs is not lacking in interest either. Built at the beginning of the 19th century to house a colony of English workers, it is made up of British-style brick houses.

While strolling through the city, you can also admire the Piledriver, which has become a symbol of the city, or the Tour des Bandages. Square tower from the end of the 19th century, it is a replica of the Bost tower. Don't miss the locomotive listed as a Historic Monument, the largest steam locomotive produced in France and the last to still run on the national rail network.

After a tour of the Combes tourist park with its summer toboggan run, its alpine coaster and its zip line, or the commemorative steles of the Jean and Françoise Schneider estates, head for the various churches in the town, like Saint-Henri church with its carillon of 25 bells listed as a Historic Monument or Saint-Laurent church with its panels painted by Michel Bouillot.

At the gates of the city, it is possible to take a path with signs and brochures leading to the Heath of La Chaume, one of the eight natural sites managed by the Conservatory of natural spaces in Burgundy.

Places of interest

Information points
Leisure centres
Monuments
Performance halls
Transport

Events and festivities

The weekly market is held every Thursday, all day, in the rue du Maréchal Joffre. Another is also offered on Saturday mornings.

Concerts are organized in June for the music festival.

Ball and fireworks are offered in mid-July to celebrate the national holiday.

In mid-July, the town hosts Les Rugissantes, a street arts festival.

In August, place at Saint-Laurent and its carnival.

Les folles Escales, in August, is an opportunity to attend several free concerts.

Guided tours of the Château de la Verrerie are also offered regularly throughout the year.

Le Train des Œufs de Pâques
Marché de Producteurs Bienvenue à la Ferme
Conférence de Gilles BERTRAND : « Lazare et Sadi CARNOT, le Père, le Fils et l’Esprit Scientifique"
Eugène Schneider, le Politique
Voyage Vapeur Vers le Parc des Oiseaux
Papasss
Marché Artisanal
Voyage Vapeur Vers Guédelon
Inspiration Sylvestre : Voyage Artistique au Cœur de la Forêt
Rassemblement de Voitures Anciennes

Photos

Fronton of the castle of Verrerie seen from the park
Fronton of the castle of Verrerie seen from the park
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The town hall
The town hall
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City Hall Fountain
City Hall Fountain
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St. Charles Church
St. Charles Church
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The town hall
The town hall
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The city
The city
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St. Charles Church
St. Charles Church
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The city
The city
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The city
The city
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The city
The city
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The monument to the dead
The monument to the dead
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Tower
Tower
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St. Charles Church
St. Charles Church
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Interior of St. Charles Church
Interior of St. Charles Church
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Interior of St. Charles Church
Interior of St. Charles Church
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Interior of St. Charles Church
Interior of St. Charles Church
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Weather

Thursday 28 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 12°C
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Friday 29 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 13°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 12°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Rental bike delivery in Burgundy
Sports sensations19 € Saint-Marcel (37 km)
Canoe hire on the Saône
Sports sensations9 € to 20 € Tournus (46 km)
Truffle-hunting demonstration and truffle product tasting
Local flavours32 € Marey-lès-Fussey (48 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Fountain of Saint-Emiland
HikeIntermediate3:15Saint-Émiland (11.9 km)
The Megalith
HikeEasy1:15Broye (12.7 km)
Sleeping farms
HikeAthletic2:30Broye (12.7 km)
The Trézyjeannoise
HikeEasy2:30Saint-Jean-de-Trézy (12.9 km)
Discovering the nature of Uchon
HikeIntermediate2:30Uchon (13.1 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
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