Blacé: Vineyards, Walking Trails and Historic Sites

Blacé combines vineyards and wooded hills with marked walking trails and historic sites. When planning your visit, these highlights are easy to distinguish: trails are listed by distance, visits to Château de Pravins require an appointment, and wine tastings should be arranged directly with the individual wineries. This lets you decide which themes to focus on during your stay.

Landscape Between the Plateau and the Pass

Blacé stretches between vineyards and wooded hills, from the Plateau de Blaceret at an altitude of 215 metres to the Col du Failly at 673 metres. The difference in elevation between the two points is 458 metres. Vineyards and wooded heights are equally part of the landscape, shaping the route between the plateau and the pass.

Five Marked Walking Trails

Five marked walking trails start at the salle des fêtes. They are 5, 10, 16, 20 and 25 kilometres long. The range extends from a 5-kilometre trail to a 25-kilometre route, making distance a useful point of comparison when planning the length of your outing. In between are three other listed distances: 10, 16 and 20 kilometres. The trails are accessible to walkers year-round. As seasonal conditions can vary, check local notices before setting out.

Buildings and Historical Connections

Château de Pravins and its grounds are open to the public year-round; visits are by prior appointment. Arrange your visit in advance if you plan to see the château and grounds. The earliest known date associated with Château de Pravins is 1251.

Another historic site is the church of Blacé, built in 1838 to plans by the architect Louis-Gaspard Dupasquier. On the Grand circuit de Blacé, La Bessée is identified as a 13th-century house. Marguerite de Bagé bought La Bessée in 1251 for the benefit of the Polleteins monastery she had founded. The year 1251 appears here in two different contexts: as the earliest known date associated with the château and as the year La Bessée was purchased.

Winegrowing and Tastings

Winegrowing in Blacé produces red wines under the Beaujolais and Beaujolais Villages appellations, as well as white and rosé Beaujolais. Some winegrowers also offer crus, white and rosé Beaujolais, Beaujolais Pétillant and Crémant. This selection is not available at every winery; the range varies from one producer to another.

You can taste and buy wines from Blacé directly at the winery. Check the options in advance with the individual producer. This makes it easy to plan a winery visit while keeping in mind that the specific offerings vary by producer.

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