Prefecture and commune in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
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Mâcon is a city with a population of 36,000 in the Saône-et-Loire department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in France.
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Very good crèpes with a wide variety toppings (sweat or savoury). Great for a quick meal before hitting the movies across the street but be sure to make reservations as it is tiny and almost always packed.
Italian buffet or pizzas, not bad for the price with a nice choice on the buffet
It may be on the outskirts of the industrial park, but this restaurant serves good typical "brasserie" type dishes and the staff is always helpful.
If you're looking for traditional "Bresse" cuisine, then hop over the river (easily done on foot if you're in the city centre) to Saint Laurent and the Quai 119. Even the most basic menu (a little less than €20) gets you things like salmon tartare and "poulet à la crème".
By train
There are two train stations: Mâcon-Ville in the centre for local trains (and slow trains from farther away) and Mâcon-Loché about 10 km outside of town for the TGV from Lyon and Paris.
There are a couple of bus lines, but the small size of the central area makes it easier to get around on foot.
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