Maynal brings together wine-growing history and a landscape that stretches from the plain to the low hills. An architectural highlight is the bell tower of Église Saint-Cloud: a spiral staircase inside the tower leads to a terrace with panoramic views of the Monts de Bourgogne and the Revermont. Visits are possible on request. The village also has seasonal producers at the market and a creative workshop. A stay here can therefore take in architecture and landscape, as well as local produce and a hands-on creative activity.
Wine-growing and local history
Maynal’s historic buildings reflect the strong influence of wine-growing, which was particularly prominent before the phylloxera crisis. This historical context differs from today’s wine industry: Maynal’s winemakers market their produce under the designation “Côte du Jura”. Two perspectives therefore sit side by side—the former influence on the buildings and the current local product designation. Maynal is also a characteristic village in the Jura wine-growing region, between the plain and the low hills. The landscape adds a sense of place to the history of the buildings. For travellers interested in culture and wine, this offers two distinct points of interest: the architectural heritage and the designation used for local produce.
Church and bell tower
Maynal’s church has been listed as a historic monument since 25 April 1995. The bell tower of Église Saint-Cloud has its own visiting conditions: visits are possible on request, so arrange your visit before travelling. A spiral staircase inside the tower leads up to a terrace with panoramic views of the Monts de Bourgogne and the Revermont. The listing date provides historical context for the church’s protected status; the request requirement, by contrast, concerns practical arrangements for a visit.
Market and creative workshop
From May to September, organic and local producers from the CABA association take part in Maynal’s market on the fourth Friday of each month, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. When planning your trip, bear in mind the season, day of the week and time slot: the market is not held every Friday. Check the market date before travelling so your plans fit the stated season. Les Merveilles d’Élo also offers a creative workshop where visitors can make their own jewellery from natural stones. If you would like to make a piece of jewellery yourself, this is a different kind of activity from the market: the workshop focuses on hands-on crafting. Confirm the workshop’s availability in advance.
Where to stay in Maynal
The Gîte de Maynal is a specific local option when looking for a place to stay. It has four bedrooms and can accommodate up to 15 people. These figures answer different questions: four bedrooms gives the number of rooms, while the maximum occupancy states how many people can stay. Check availability for your travel dates, as it may change. If you are planning your stay around a seasonal market day or a visit to the bell tower, take the relevant dates or the request requirement into account.
Discover more destinations: Bellefontaine, Dampierre, Chapelle-Voland, Pont-D'héry, Prenovel, Montbarrey, Florentia, Saint-Lothain
For the broader travel overview: Jura.
