Villefranche-sur-Saône: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 43 - 65 The Liberty´s
 Hotel The Liberty’s is located in the heart of Villefranche Sur Saone in the Beaujolais region. It offers en suite, soundproofed rooms with free Wi… MoreEUR 69 - 71 Kyriad Villefranche Sur Saone
 This hotel is located in the centre of Villefranche Sur Saone, in the heart of the Beaujolais region. It offers flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi interne… More
 The hotel Balladins is located in Villefranche-sur-Saone.
You will receive a warm welcome from our dedicated staff.
We offer 50 comfortable rooms w… MoreEUR 58 - 88 Campanile Villefranche-Sur-Saône
 Close to the Saône River, the Campanile Villefranche-Sur-Saône is easily accessible by car as it is conveniently located just off the A6 motorway.
… MoreEUR 75 - 162 Best Western Plaisance
 Ideally located in Villefranche-sur-Saône’s city centre, the Best Western Plaisance offers a privileged location from which guests can explore and … More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Villefranche-sur-Saône: Guide
Villefranche-sur-Saône (Velafranche in région of east-central France, one mile (1.6 km) west of the Saône River. The inhabitants of the town are called Caladoise(s) (feminine) and Caladois (masculine).
History
Villefranche-sur-Saône was founded in 1212 by Guichard IV, count of Beaujeu, Rhône|Beaujeu, and became in the 14th century the capital of the Beaujolais district. It faced three sieges in the 15th century|15th and 16th century|16th centuries. The town walls were taken down early in the 19th century.
Economy
Industries include wine-trading, metallurgy, textiles, and chemicals.
Transport
The Autoroute du Sud is adjacent to the east of the town, running alongside the Saône.
References
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