According to history, a lord named Quintus created a small farm farmed by settlers. The farm took the name of its owner and Villa Quintus (or 'Quintio') became due to 'Quincheys' and 'Quinchay' alterations. Later, a chapel was erected: the chapel Sainte Marie de Quinchay. And, over time, it became La Chapelle de Guinchay.
This village located 12 km from Mâcon, at the limit of the departments of Ain, Rhone, Saone-et-Loire, is the chief town of the following towns: Bourgvilain, Brandon, Chaintré, Chaânes, Chasselas, Clairmain, Crêches-sur-Saône, Davayé, Dompierre-les-Ormes, Fuissé, Germolles-sur-Grosne, Mont-de-Mont-de-France Chapel, Leynes, Matour, Montagny-sur-Grosse, Montmelard, Pierreclos, Pruzilly, Romanèche- Thorins, Saint-Amour-Bellevue, Saint-Léger-sous-la-Bussière, Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux, Saint-Point, Saint-Symphorien-d'Ancelles, Saint-Vérand, Serrières, Solutré-Pouilly, Trambly, Trivy, Vergisson, Verosvres, and Vinzelles.
It has nearly 4000 inhabitants, covers an area of 1250 hectares and is 200 m above sea level.
La Chapelle-de-Guinchay has an important professional, commercial and craft life. The equipment necessary for communal life is well adapted (day-care center, school, college, retirement home, gendarmerie, first aid center, post office, pharmacy, public treasury...). The associative, cultural, sports and social life is very active (more than 30 associations).
- Mid-July: Patronal feast with torchlight procession, big fireworks followed by an outdoor ball. Buffet, refreshment bar. Sunday: petanque.
- In August: Petanque Competition of Hunting.
- In September :
- Garage sale of Traders and Artisans Réunis, at the sports complex.
- CSA foot loto, press room.
- Exhibition of Fine Arts of F.L.A.C, press room.
- Loto of ASC Basket, press room.
- Childcare grant, press room.
- Dancing tea, press room.
- Loto RC Rallye, press room.
- Ball country dance paradise, press room.
- Folk Ball of the F.L.A.C.
- Loto of the Festival Committee, press room.
- Humor Party of F.L.A.C.
- Quiz of Tambronx & Co, press room.
- Telethon organized by the C.C.J. press room.
- Christmas market at the Country House.
- F.L.A.C. Folklore Eve, press room.
Bienvenue en Beaujonomie – De la Plume à la Fourchette, Quand les Écrivains Dégustent
- On 15 june 2024
- 1846 Route Nationale 6, Maison Jean Loron
- Skimming the peaks of the Monts du Beaujolais, Château Bellevue in the heart of the Morgon appellation offers a truly timeless experience. - It's in the heart of our wine estate that we invite you to spend a bucolic evening glorifying wine, words and food… - We're planning a beautiful summer evening for you to experience a unique marriage of the senses between the Château's wines and the dishes prepared by Marie DIAS - Chef at Restaurant Le Coq in Juliénas - all enhanced by the reading of epicurean texts by actor Eric Laugérias. - Bookings required.
Bienvenue en Beaujonomie – Braséro Dans le Parc
- On 16 june 2024
- 1846 Route Nationale 6, Maison Jean Loron
- Under the hundred-year-old trees in the grounds of Maison Jean Loron, a historic Beaujolais house, enjoy an open-air wood-fired cooking experience with the team from Lyon, The Gastronomie House ! Flavours and conviviality will reign supreme, and you can count on the chefs and team at Maison Jean Loron to delight your senses. - Discover the wines of our estates, patiently matured and brought out for the occasion in magnum format : Fleurie 2015, Saint-Amour 2018… - Ready for a Beaujolais-style cooking show ? - By reservation only
Marché Nocturne
- On 28 june 2024
- Au centre Bourg, Route du Vieux Moulin
- Immerse yourself in the excitement and magic of an open-air evening in the heart of La Chapelle de Guinchay with our Night Market. As soon as the sun begins to set, the streets come alive with shimmering lights, enchanting music and delicious flavours. A warm atmosphere where conviviality is the key word !
Les Jeudis Sans Pépin By Jean Loron #1
- On 11 july 2024
- 1846 Route Nationale 6, Maison Jean Loron
- 3rd year for these summer afterworks in the park… Evening get-togethers under the hundred-year-old trees, featuring wines from our estates : rosés, reds and whites from the Beaujolais and Mâconnais regions, served chilled ! - Concert : soul escape (Pop-Rock-Folk-Soul) + Foodtruck L'Epicurienne, with its soulful cuisine and tasty homemade burgers + Cocktails made with JEAN Vin de France. - Free admission. Booking recommended. Limited number of places. - Rosé, Nuits d'Été 2024" and "Les Jeudis Vignobles & Découvertes" events
Les Jeudis Sans Pépin by Jean Loron #2
- On 18 july 2024
- D906 n° 1848, Maison Jean Loron
- 3rd year for these summer afterworks in the park… - Evening get-togethers under the hundred-year-old trees, featuring wines from our estates : rosés, reds and whites from the Beaujolais and Mâconnais regions, served chilled ! - Concert : Radio Escale (Reggae-Pop-Folk-Latino) + Foodtruck L'Epicurienne, with its soulful cuisine and tasty homemade burgers + Cocktails based on Vin de France Jean. - Free admission. Booking recommended. Limited number of places. - Rosé, Nuits d'Été 2" and "Les Jeudis Vignobles & Découvertes" events.
Les Jeudis Sans Pépin by Jean Loron #3
- On 25 july 2024
- 1846 RD906, Maison Jean Loron
- 3rd year for these summer afterworks in the park… - Evening get-togethers under the hundred-year-old trees, featuring wines from our estates : rosés, reds and whites from the Beaujolais and Mâconnais regions, served chilled ! - Concert : doucet events (Duo - Variety) + Foodtruck L'Epicurienne, with its emotive cuisine and tasty homemade burgers + Cocktails made with JEAN Vin de France. - Booking recommended - Limited number of places. - Rosé, Nuits d'Été 2024" and "Les Jeudis Vignobles & Découvertes.