La Folie Location
La Folie is located in the small town of La Guiche in the Southern Burgundy region of France. View Map
It it has easy access from Paris and Lyon, by train, or car.
Getting there by car
To access La Guiche a car is necessary.From Paris the approximate distance is 430km (about 4 ½ hours). View Map
From Lyon the approximate distance is 110 km (about 1 ½ hours). View Map
From Geneva the approximate distance is 190 km (about 2 hours). View Map
From Nice the approximate distance is 650 km (about 7 hours). View Map
Getting there by Train & Car
- From Paris on the TGV you can stop at either the Le Creusot/Montchanin or Macon Loche train stations.
- The train journey takes 1 hour 20 mins (Le Creusot/Montchanin) or 1 ½ hours (Macon Loche).
- At both these these stations Avis, Hertz and National have car hire facilities.
- From Le Creusot/Montchanin TGV station the distance by car to La Guiche is approximately 25 km and from Macon/Loche station to La Guiche is approximately 50km.
The drive from either station is through beautiful countryside on good main roads.
To check on your arrival and departure times access the French rail website (English language version) being www.sncf.fr
The rail system accesses both Le Creusot/ Montchanin and Macon from Paris, Geneva and Lyon.
EuroDrive
If you are intending to spend more than 2 weeks in either France or mainland Europe we suggest you check the cheaper car lease hire arrangements offered by Renault, Peugot and Citroen.
Access to La Guiche
When confirming your booking with us we shall arrange, in addition to supplying you with keys, to give you precise directions using detailed maps .If you wish to get a feel for the location the Michelin map number 69 "Bourges,Nevers,Macon" can be purchased or accessed at www.michelin-travel.com
Also the Green Guide Michelin "Burgundy/Jura" is an excellent book, convenient in size and well worth purchasing, as it contains an excellent summary of what to see in Burgundy together with the area's history.
Burgundy Region
The region of Burgundy is located in east-central France, southeast of Paris. View Map For an overview of southern Burgundy, access www.southernburgundy.com
