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June 21, 2026
Cycling
The Esplanade Lamartine forms the green heart of the Mâcon waterfront, directly on the Saône.
The area is named after the famous French poet, writer, and politician Alphonse de Lamartine, who was born in Mâcon in 1790. A striking bronze statue in his honor dominates the square.
The large, white "MACON" lettering from your photo is a very popular photo motif for tourists. It stands on a green strip directly on the Esplanade and offers the river as well as the rows of houses opposite as a backdrop.
The area is named after the famous French poet, writer, and politician Alphonse de Lamartine, who was born in Mâcon in 1790. A striking bronze statue in his honor dominates the square.
The large, white "MACON" lettering from your photo is a very popular photo motif for tourists. It stands on a green strip directly on the Esplanade and offers the river as well as the rows of houses opposite as a backdrop.
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