Mâcon is a famous wine producing region in the south of Burgundy, close to the Northern Alps. Chamonix and the Grand Massif are only two hours away by car – car hire from Mâcon doesn't just open up this amazing skiing region though. Through June and August, the town holds the Eté Frappé festival, hosting art and music all over the town. You can follow the A6 by hiring a car from Mâcon, a road which leads to the Tarentaise Valley, a place of outstanding beauty.
Mâcon, in a region known as the Mâconnais, is a part of Burgundy which is famous for its amazing countryside. Car hire from Mâcon puts the Centre Eden within easy reach. The centre has aquariums, black widows (safely behind glass), tarantulas and a planetarium, and is only 35 minutes away by car. For a more historical visit, rent a car from Mâcon and check out the Château de Brançion, near Tournus, just 30 minutes from the city, it was once the residence of the Dukes of Burgundy. The castle is in the midst of the vineyards of the Mâconnais, and has a 15th century marketplace.
