Living in Simandre

All the good information to know about our beautiful village of Simandre

Simandre is a Bresse village, halfway between Chalon-sur-Saône and Louhans, which extends over 2280 hectares (9.5 km east-west and 4.5 km north-south).

The city is surrounded by the Saône River to the west and is located at the southwestern limit of the Bresse-Louhannaise region.

As of the most recent census in 2019, 1,746 people live in Simandre.

When you visit Simandre, you’ll be able to enjoy all the little wonders Burgundy has to offer.

And to help you make the most of your stay, we’ve put together a small selection of points of interest for your time in Simandre and the surrounding area:

Shops and restaurants
The hikes
Other activities in the area
Burgundy wines

Shops and restaurants in Simandre

By staying at Aux Tilleuls, you can walk to the center of Simandre in less than 10 minutes where you will find all the main shops you may need:

Aux Douceurs du Blé Bakery
(Closed on Tuesdays and Sunday afternoons)
Address: 785 Rue Saint Jean
Tel.: 03 85 40 20 84

D. GILLES Bakery
(Closed Mondays and Sunday afternoons)
Address: 823 Saint Jean Street
Tel.: 03 85 40 20 60

Chloé Beley Pastry Shop, La Pâtifette
Address: 702 Rue Saint Jean
Phone: 06 64 71 88 07

Le Simandrin – Proxi Marché
(General groceries, local products)
Open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Address: Place de la Bascule
Tel.: 03 85 40 26 83

TOBACCO SHOP, NEWSSTAND, AND NEWSPAPERS “Au lever du Jour”
Address: 856 Saint Jean Street
Tel.: 03 85 40 26 88

Simandrine Pharmacy
Address: 967 Rue Saint Jean
Tel.: 03 85 40 21 65

“Le Commerce” Restaurant and Pizzeria
Address: 875 Rue Saint Jean
Tel.: 03 85 31 06 78

Station Restaurant
Address: 33 Place de la Bascule
Tel.: 03 85 40 21 12

“Le Trévise” Pizzeria
Address: Place de la Bascule
Tel.: 03 45 87 31 45

Hiking in Simandre

There are 2 walks to do in the village. Click here to discover the details.

Things to do around Simandre

Simandre’s geographical location is ideal, allowing travelers to access a wide range of activities to satisfy all profiles and desires: discovery of the historical and cultural heritage, villages in bloom to explore, initiation to the many local skills, sports activities, river tourism ….

From Simandre, you are 10 mn from Cuisery, 15 mn from Tournus, 25 mn from Châlon and Louhans, 30 mn from Mâcon, 40 mn from Beaune, 50 mn from Beaujolais.

We start with 1 inescapable, not to be missed on Monday, it is the market of Louhans. It is one of the most impressive markets in the region and spans the entire downtown area with its timeless farmers market. Children will be happy to see rabbits, chicks, chickens and ducks.

Here are some examples of places to go:

If you are looking for ideas for walks, Bresse Bourguignonne is full of them. They are designed in the form of a loop and can be walked in both directions. Some communities have even linked several loops. It is a little more than 80 circuits in Bresse Bourguignonne which are between two and twenty seven kilometers.

Whether on foot, horseback or mountain bike, you are bound to find something to suit you.

You will also be able to observe the landscapes along the water by moving on the Seille. You can call upon “Seille attitude” which is a company of rent of Canoe, Kayak, Pedal boat, Electric boat, VTT, located on the port of Cuisey.

You can also opt for a cruise on the Saône River with a meal served on board. The cruise departs from the Pont de Vaux marina.
If you don’t get dizzy, then treat yourself to a hot-air balloon ride for an unforgettable experience: Montgolfière Rully offers first-time hot-air balloon rides over the vineyards, departing from Rully, Mercurey, Chalon-sur-Saône, Beaune, and the surrounding areas.

For swimming, the Montrevel nautical base and the Laives lake will be welcome for “beach” days. And if you want to test a “biological” bath, then go to the Chapelle Saint Sauveur: the water of this bath is filtered in a natural way thanks to the aquatic plants which live there. Wide lawns have been laid out for relaxation.

The wines of Burgundy

As you know, vineyards are omnipresent in Burgundy, so you can’t stay there without thinking about all the great wines that you may already know or that you would like to know. This is why tourist routes have been set up to let you experience the history of our region through the discovery of its white, rosé and red wines, not forgetting its crémant de Bourgogne.

Four geographic areas are listed:

Chablisien is known for its elegant dry white wines and their recognizable minerality.
The Côte de Nuits, from Marsannay to Corgoloin, mostly planted with pinot noir, has about thirty appellations with villages with prestigious names (Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Chambolle-Musigny, Vougeot) and illustrious crus (Romanée-Conti, Chambertin, Musigny…).
The Côte de Beaune, from Ladoix-Serrigny in the north to Chagny in the south, is the paradise of “great whites”, with famous crus such as Corton-Charlemagne, Meursault, Montrachet…, but it also offers very beautiful red wines, first of all the great crus of Corton, Pommard or Volnay.
The Côte Chalonnaise, between Chagny and Saint-Gengoux-le-National, offers white and red wines of good quality (Rully, Mercurey, Givry, Montagny). The Mâconnais, between Tournus and Mâcon, is renowned for its chardonnay whites, especially its pouilly-fuissé.
The winemakers will be delighted to let you taste their products according to your preferences.

Not to mention a renowned gastronomy (Charolais beef, Bresse chicken, snails, frogs, corniotte ….), without which our beautiful region would not be what it is! It is with great pleasure that I will advise you on the best restaurants in the region.

In your accommodations, you’ll find brochures, maps, and other flyers about the various activities available to you.
I’d also be happy to give you advice and help you plan your itinerary so that your stay is as enjoyable as possible.

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