The department of Saône-et-Loire and the town of Mâcon, both dedicated to sport and major events, are proud to welcome the riders of the Critérium du Dauphiné. Mâcon, the home of Alphonse de Lamartine, embodies all the charm and authenticity of southern Burgundy. Situated on the bank of the River Saône, this southern-feeling town is a destination to be explored along the water's edge, combining nature, gastronomy and heritage. Its historic heart emerges through the 11th-century cathedral of Vieux Saint-Vincent and the Maison de Bois, with its astonishing sculpted decoration. Mâcon and the wider Saône-et-Loire region are hugely popular for sport and leisure, offering an exceptional natural setting, with vineyards, the Morvan mountains and iconic sites such as the Rock of Solutré. This exceptional cycling region is the perfect playground for cycling enthusiasts, with a unique network of greenways and routes developed by the Saône-et-Loire department.