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Montchanin

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Saône-et-Loire

Montchanin - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Saône-et-Loire
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The town of Montchanin takes place in the department of Saône-et-Loire. Installed in the district of Chalon-sur-Saône, it lies between two major cities of the region, Le Creusot and Montceau-les-Mines. Montchanin was created in 1854 when the dismemberment of St. Eusebe and took its current name in late 1950. The site was still inhabited by monks of La Ferte, from the twelfth century.

Nice and quiet, Montchanin commune seduced by its charm and appearance of small town in the countryside. At the heart of a green and ideal nature for the practice of outdoor activities, the city allows for a relaxing holiday and interesting. Nearby, there are many cities that reflect the history of the region and its traditions.

Geographical information

MunicipalityMontchanin
Postcode71210
Latitude46.7483420 (N 46° 44’ 54”)
Longitude4.4697990 (E 4° 28’ 11”)
AltitudeFrom 298m to 351m
Surface area7.82 km²
Population5075 inhabitants
Density648 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureMâcon (84 km, 1:06)
Insee code71310
IntercommunalityCU Le Creusot Montceau-les-Mines
DepartmentSaône-et-Loire
TerritoryBurgundy
RegionBurgundy-Franche-Comté

Nearest cities & towns

Torcy3.1 km (6 min)
Saint-Laurent-d'Andenay5.2 km (8 min)
Saint-Eusèbe5.8 km (11 min)
Le Breuil6.8 km (11 min)
Le Creusot7.9 km (12 min)
Écuisses7.9 km (14 min)
Saint-Julien-sur-Dheune8.2 km (11 min)
Montcenis9 km (11 min)
Marigny9.1 km (16 min)
Les Bizots9.9 km (15 min)
Blanzy10.3 km (12 min)
Saint-Martin-d'Auxy11.2 km (16 min)
Marcilly-lès-Buxy12.4 km (13 min)
Saint-Micaud12.4 km (16 min)

Things to see and do

Friendly with small houses that recall the typical architecture of Saône-et-Loire, the town of Montchanin has a beautiful church in the heart of the city.

Close to the wine route of Burgundy, the city also has some lovely walks that pass through the granite mountains of Charolais and Autun.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Transport

Events and festivities

A weekly market takes place every Wednesday morning.

In August, the city offers a fun and lively raging.

TSB festival, Tango, Swing and straps held in Montceau-les-Mines, offers several animations Montchanin in October.

Les Entrepreneuses Font Leur Show
Making of
Fête Entre Voisins
Marché des 4 Saisons
Marché de Nuit

Photos

The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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City Hall
City Hall
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Memorial
Memorial
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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The commune
The commune
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St. Vincent de Paul Church
St. Vincent de Paul Church
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The interior of the Saint-Vincent-de-Paul church
The interior of the Saint-Vincent-de-Paul church
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The interior of the Saint-Vincent-de-Paul church
The interior of the Saint-Vincent-de-Paul church
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The interior of the Saint-Vincent-de-Paul church
The interior of the Saint-Vincent-de-Paul church
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Weather

Thursday 2 may
Min. 8°C - Max. 12°C
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Friday 3 may
Min. 7°C - Max. 14°C
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Saturday 4 may
Min. 6°C - Max. 14°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Rental bike delivery in Burgundy
Sports sensations19 € Saint-Marcel (33 km)
Canoe hire on the Saône
Sports sensations9 € to 20 € Tournus (40 km)
Visit to the castle of Alphonse de Lamartine
Culture and education10 € Saint-Point (46 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
The Trézyjeannoise
HikeEasy2:30Saint-Jean-de-Trézy (14 km)
Hamlets
HikeIntermediate4:00Couches (15.6 km)
Mountains Couches
HikeEasy2:00Couches (15.6 km)
From Maizeray to Saint-Martin-du-Tartre
HikeEasy2:00Saint-Martin-du-Tartre (16 km)
Fountain of Saint-Emiland
HikeIntermediate3:15Saint-Émiland (17.4 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
A hotel
A vacation rental
A bed & breakfast
A campsite
A leisure activity
A restaurant
A rental car
A plane ticket
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