Capital of Beaujolais, Villefranche-sur-Saône, close to the Portes du Beaujolais campsite, contains in its heart of the city a collection of listed Renaissance buildings, composed of mansions with remarkable facades and courtyards. These architectural treasures dot the surroundings of National Street, a 1,500-metre-long shopping thoroughfare that forms the beating heart of the city.
Behind the ancient ramparts of the city, the old Villefranche-sur-Saône concentrates important places of life and cultural sites such as the covered market, the theatre of the Place des Arts, the Beaujolais Wine Area, the Museum of The Consscripts and the Museum of Art contemporary Paul Dini.
Every year in January, the Festival of the Conscripts is a veritable local institution, born of an ancient military tradition, during which the men of the city parade by age classes.
Take advantage of your stay at the campsite in Villefranche-sur-Saône to discover some of the must-sees of the Beaujolais capital:
Staying at the campsite in Villefranche-sur-Saône is an opportunity to discover the rich territory of Beaujolais, whose dynamism is largely concentrated in its capital. Lovers of fine wines as well as simple curious of the traditions of our regions will benefit in Villefranche many discoveries.
The Les Portes du Beaujolais campsite offers you to stay in the heart of the vineyard, in the relaxing setting of the banks of Saône, a few minutes from the historic centre of Villefranche, its famous markets, its cellars, its museums and its lively shopping streets.
