Those considering Lancié as a travel destination will find several points of interest: the Circuit de Lancié, the history of Château du Châtelard, and a visit with a guided tour and wine tasting. This makes it possible to weigh up the choice of destination based on whether you are mainly looking for time outdoors, insights into winegrowing or a cultural focus. Lancié is located in the winegrowing foothills of northern Beaujolais, near the Saône Valley.

Winegrowing and a visit to Domaine des Nugues

The commune covers 660 hectares. Domaine des Nugues is a family-run winery in Lancié with 37 hectares of vineyards in the commune and neighbouring Crus; it produces white, rosé and red wines. The visit includes a guided tour of the winery, the bottle cellar and the vineyards, followed by a tasting of five wines. Winegrowing is therefore not only part of the landscape, but also a subject in its own right for a visit. For travellers interested in the journey from winery to tasting, the visit brings together several aspects of wine in one experience.

Saint Julien Church and Château du Châtelard

Saint Julien Church is bordered by the surviving fortification walls of Château du Châtelard. The Château was built on the site of a medieval fortress that was destroyed during the French Revolution. The sequence thus runs from the fortress, through its destruction, to the later Château on the same site. The Château is therefore not the same as the medieval fortress, but was built in its place. The church and surviving walls provide a tangible architectural connection to the history. Those interested in local history and architecture can take this into account as a distinct cultural focus when choosing their trip.

Walking trail and picnic break

The Circuit de Lancié is a 3.6 km circular walking trail through shaded lanes between the town and its hamlets. It is also suitable for younger children. As a circular route, it offers a complete walking option whose length you can factor into your day’s plans. The Petit Péron recreation area has a picnic area. If you would like to plan a break outdoors, you can consider it as another reason to spend time outside. The walking trail and picnic area offer different activities: a set route on foot and a break with a picnic.

Choose where to stay based on your interests

The walking trail and the visit to Domaine des Nugues also differ in format: one involves walking a set route, while the other centres on a guided wine experience followed by a tasting. If you are looking for a hotel in Lancié, you can use your travel interests to decide whether to shortlist the town. Then choose accommodation to suit your personal requirements.

Discover more destinations: Fontaines-sur-Saône, Poule-Les-Écharmeaux, Dardilly, Chénas, Saint-Lager, Jullié, Pont-Trambouze, Charnay

For the overview of the wider region: Rhône.