Among the communities of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Saint-Bonnet-le-Troncy stands out for its setting in the wooded Monts du Beaujolais, within the Haut-Beaujolais uplands of the Rhône department. This is a rural part of historic Beaujolais, where forests, pasture and dispersed hamlets shape the surroundings more than the vineyard slopes found farther east towards the Saône valley. The commune is a useful point of reference for exploring the higher country west of Villefranche-sur-Saône and its network of local roads. Beaujolais wine remains the area’s best-known cultural calling card, while this upland district has its own quieter identity. See how Saint-Bonnet-le-Troncy fits into the wider Haut-Beaujolais area by browsing webcams nearby.
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