If you are considering a stay in Sennecé-Lès-Mâcon, you will find three distinct points of interest here: historic buildings, a cultural walking route and a tasting at Le Chai. The current town hall points to its former residential use and stands on the site of the former château; the Tour de Sennecé is one of the last remaining traces of the former medieval château. The “Sur les pas de Charles Dorel” route passes historic buildings and shaded areas. At Le Chai, the product range takes centre stage in a free tasting.

Town hall, tower and church: different periods in history

The current town hall is housed in a building dating from 1650, which stands on the site of the former château. It was once the residence of Brice Bauderon de Sennecé. This gives the building three clear points of reference: its year of construction, its former residential use and its present function as a town hall. Its former residential use is part of the building’s history, while “town hall” describes its present function.

The Tour de Sennecé tells a different part of the area’s history. It is one of the last remaining traces of the former medieval château. Over the centuries, it served several purposes, including as a prison. The town hall and the Tour therefore offer different historical points of interest: the town hall represents a former residential use and its current function, while the Tour is linked to the château and its changing former uses.

The Church of Saint Didier was also built in the 17th century. Together with the town hall building dating from 1650, it presents two different ways of describing construction dates: a specific year for the town hall and a century for the church. The Tour adds the history of a former château and its past functions to this picture of construction dates.

A cultural walking route and the connection to Charles Dorel

The “Sur les pas de Charles Dorel” cultural walking route passes historic buildings and shaded areas in Sennecé-Lès-Mâcon. Those wishing to explore the area’s history on foot will find a walking route explicitly described as cultural. The historic buildings and shaded sections offer two different aspects of the route: one points to local history, while the other describes the surroundings along the way.

The plateau of the former village lies on the former site of the village where Charles Dorel lived. The route’s name and the history of the plateau offer two points of connection to him: his name appears in the route title, while the plateau is linked to his former place of residence. This adds a specific connection to a person and a village to the focus on the buildings.

Tasting at Le Chai

Le Chai de Sennecé offers a free tasting of its product range. Private tastings are available by reservation and subject to certain conditions. As tasting arrangements may change, check the current details before your visit. This will help you include the tasting in your plans and take into account the requirements for private tastings.

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