Jullié: Find hotels for your stay

If you’re looking for a hotel in Jullié, local attractions can help you plan your stay around your interests. They include an extensive heritage site, churches, a self-guided themed walk, and ways to explore wine and saffron. Visiting options vary: some are seasonal, while others require an appointment or are limited to groups. You can take these conditions into account when planning.

Heritage and landscape at the Site de la Roche

The Site de la Roche is a 35-hectare heritage complex dating from the 17th century. The grounds include a château and park, as well as farm buildings with a brick kiln and drying sheds. There is also a washhouse, bread oven, mill and pond. The complex lies in a valley crossed by the Rolland stream, between vineyards and meadows on the edge of woodland. Historic buildings and working structures thus sit within the landscape described here. The Site de la Roche is also listed in the Rhône department’s inventory of picturesque sites.

The grounds are freely accessible every day from March 15 to November 30. The buildings can be visited by appointment only, and exclusively by groups. Arrange your visit in advance. During the season, the Site de la Roche hosts art and heritage exhibitions, concerts, site visits, conferences, and educational visits for school groups. The program is seasonal and may vary, so don’t plan around an event without checking its specific date.

Churches and their different historical periods

The church in Jullié has recently been restored. Inside are liturgical objects and relics, including relics of Marguerite-Marie Alacoque. The wall paintings by artist Édouard Krug date from 1874 and 1875. The church is open during services and on special days such as Heritage Days or the “Patrimoinez-vous” days organized by the Beaujolais Vignobles Tourist Office. Group visits are available on request. If you plan to visit, take these opening times into account and arrange a group visit in advance.

Another historical landmark is the Chapelle de Vâtre, a private chapel dating from the 12th century. The dates of the church’s wall paintings and the age of the chapel thus point to different periods. Together with the 17th-century complex, they give Jullié several distinct cultural points of interest.

Self-guided walks and a route by the heritage complex

Randoland offers a self-guided, one-and-a-half-hour walk in Jullié for all age groups. It takes you through the commune’s cultural and natural heritage. This family-friendly treasure-hunt format uses activity sheets for ages 4–6, 7–9 and 9–12; the routes are available to download for free. The Randoland walk has a specific stated duration to help you plan your time.

The Circuit Fromage passes by the Site de la Roche. Along the route, walkers can see the château, pond and washhouse. The two options have different focuses: Randoland centers on the self-guided walk and its duration, while the Circuit Fromage follows a route by the complex, with views of these three features. You can choose what to include in your stay based on the walk you want and the sights mentioned.

Wine, saffron and other local offerings

The sunny slopes of Jullié are planted with Gamay noir à jus blanc. One part belongs to the Juliénas cru, and the other to Beaujolais-Villages, also known as Beaujolais-Jullié. If you’re interested in local wine designations, this distinction is useful: the two names apply to different parts of the slopes. Wine tastings are available at the cellar of Fontaine Arts & Vins, 19 rue de l’église, from Thursday to Sunday. Winemakers also welcome visitors to their private cellars. Times and tasting options may change; confirm arrangements before your visit.

At Lydie Chevret’s saffron farm, offerings include visits to the crocus field and culinary tasting workshops centered on saffron. Visits are seasonal or depend on the producer’s program. Depending on the time of year, seasonal visits may also include harvesting saffron together with the producer and separating the threads from the flowers. If this hands-on activity is of particular interest, check the season’s program for a suitable date.

The Ferme du Rolland offers a guided visit of the farm. By prior arrangement, it can be combined with a tasting or a meal. At Col de la Sibérie, the Nicolosi family welcomes guests to a 100% farm-based restaurant for convivial meals. These are prepared seasonally using products from their own farm. Booking and opening times may change, so arrange your visit accordingly.

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For the broader travel overview: Rhône.