Chénas: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In Chénas, the Circuit de Gargantua is an 18 km route through vineyards, woodland and heathland. Along the circuit, the Moulin à Vent windmill is designated as a historic monument dating from the 15th century. From the Cabane des Chasseurs, the route offers 360-degree panoramic views.

Those choosing Chénas as a holiday destination may be planning to rent a holiday apartment.

Wine

The Chénas appellation covers the communes of Chénas and La Chapelle-de-Guinchay. Chénas is a red wine with notes of black fruit, peony and spices.

The Cave du Château de Chénas includes a 560 m² vaulted cellar dating from the 17th century and operates a sales cellar offering tastings of Beaujolais crus.

Les Hauts de Chénas features an exhibition of winemaking and wine tools from the last century. By appointment, the site offers guided tours of the vineyards and cellar. The grounds offer exceptional panoramic views.

Nature

The Forest Path at Les Hauts de Chénas is an entertaining and educational trail exploring the flora and fauna of the forests.

Culture

Some remains of the old settlement of Chénas have survived and can be discovered by visitors.

Mini-Golf of Sélène has ten playful holes, each named after a Beaujolais cru; one hole is dedicated to the wines of the Mâconnais. In 2017, the mini-golf course received the “Prix de la Mise en Scène de l’Histoire Locale” award from Rhône Tourisme.

More local pages: Limonest, Bron, Saint-Forgeux, Rillieux-La-Pape, Sathonay-Camp, Aigueperse, Quincié-En-Beaujolais, Gleize.

To the higher-level travel overview: Rhône.