MÂCON is a lively, prosperous place on the banks of the River Saône, 58km south of Chalon and 68km north of Lyon, with excellent transport connections between the two. It's a centre for the wine trade and numerous light industries, with a surprisingly sunny southern seaside feel, thanks to its long café-lined river bank . There are no great sights here, but it's worth finding the time for a riverside drink or a stroll through its pedestrian quarter. If you're vi... [More]