🕍🍇 “Quiet Grace by the Saône: A Peaceful Day in Tournus” 🇫🇷

#mediterranean Located in the heart of Burgundy, Tournus is a small riverside town known for its Romanesque abbey, golden stone houses, and relaxed French countryside charm. With vineyards all around and the Abbaye Saint-Philibert rising above the Saône River, Tournus is a peaceful retreat for lovers of history, wine, and slow travel. ⸻ 📍 Location: Tournus, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France 🕰️ Best Time to Visit: May to September — for warm weather and vineyard visits 🚆 How to Get There: Direct train from Lyon or Dijon (about 1 hour); town is walkable once you arrive ⸻ 💡 Travel Tips • Visit the Abbaye Saint-Philibert, a rare Romanesque masterpiece • Stroll along the Saône riverfront for a peaceful morning walk • Sample Burgundian wines and classic dishes like coq au vin • Explore small art galleries and antique shops in the old town • Stay in a riverside B&B for sunrise views over the hills • Combine with a wine route through Mâconnais vineyards ⸻ #tournus #hiddenfrance #burgundytravel #abbayesaintphilibert #frenchcountryside #slowtravel #vineyardviews #saoneriver #romanesquearchitecture #franceoffthepath #charmingtownsfrance#localguides #familytrip #trip #historicallandmarks