Le Commerce in Tramayes, village inn and generous table
Le Commerce is a village inn with a restaurant, bar and rooms in the heart of Tramayes, in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Guests come for generous home cooking, a warm welcome and fair prices. It is less suited to anyone looking for a luxury stay.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Le Commerce is in Tramayes
Le Commerce is in the heart of Tramayes, on the Place du Champ de Foire, in the Saône-et-Loire department. It is a simple village inn that is easy to spot, with a terrace and a bar. One visitor mentions a flea market next door, which gives a sense of the atmosphere.
The listing gives Mâcon, its TGV station and Lyon-Saint-Exupéry airport as reference points, but the distances are those of a country corner. In my view the car is the best way to get here. Several motorcyclists say they stopped by chance on a ride.
What the rooms and services are like
The rooms at Le Commerce are modern behind a village inn façade. According to the listing, they have a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, and the wifi is free.
- Breakfast. It is a continental breakfast, served on site.
- The terrace and bar. These are places to unwind after a day of sightseeing or work.
- The restaurant. It is the heart of the house, as the reviews show.
To be honest, the reviews I read are almost all about the restaurant, not the rooms. So I can't tell you what sleeping there is like, and I'd suggest asking the inn directly.
What guests say about Le Commerce
On Google, Le Commerce has a rating of 4.7 from 71 reviews. Guests come back to three points: the cooking, the welcome and the prices.
- The cooking. Several reviews praise homestyle, authentic and generous food, with good portions.
- The welcome. The waitress and the owners are described as smiling, attentive and kind to babies. One vegetarian guest says they adapted a dish to her request.
- Value for money. Menus are affordable and fair, according to several guests.
| What guests like | What to know |
|---|---|
| Homemade, generous food | Limited choice without a booking |
| Smiling welcome | One critical review about a dish being swapped |
| Fair prices, friendly decor | Few reviews about the rooms |
What to know before you book
Le Commerce in Tramayes is a simple, popular place, not a boutique hotel. The few drawbacks mentioned are worth knowing about.
- The choice is limited. A group of seven, who arrived without a booking, were well received, but the choice of dishes was limited. The menu is described as a single menu with two options.
- An older review regretted that a rib of beef was replaced by another meat at the same price. The rest of the review was positive, with a very professional waitress, and the guest advises checking the bill carefully.
- Few comments concern the rooms. Ask for details about the type of room and the restaurant's opening hours.
Who I recommend it for
I would choose Le Commerce for a stop by car or motorbike, with a good simple meal and a bed on site. It is also a good address for travellers who want to try village cooking without spending a lot.
I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for luxury, a spa or a very quiet setting, since what I have seen mostly describes a lively restaurant. If you have a special diet, let them know, even though a vegetarian guest was well looked after.
What to do around Tramayes
Tramayes is a country village, and the appeal is the calm, the region's roads and the food at Le Commerce. I don't have other reliable information about sights to visit, so I'd rather not guess.
The listing mentions Mâcon as the nearest large town, with its exhibition centre and TGV station. If you plan to go sightseeing, plan your trips by car and keep an evening free to dine on site.
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