Montbellet: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Montbellet is bordered by the Saône to the east and vineyards to the west. The Voie Bleue cycle route runs through Montbellet along the Saône between Mâcon and Heuilliez-sur-Saône. On the Tournus–Fleurville section, the Voie Bleue associated with Montbellet largely follows the developed and signposted towpath along the Saône.

Renting a holiday apartment in Montbellet can be part of your personal travel planning.

Nature

Along the Voie Bleue near Montbellet, there are meadows with interesting fauna and unique flora. These include beavers, foxes and kingfishers, as well as several rare species. The landscape of By is part of the ZNIEFF Bourgogne – Côte Mâconnaise, which is classified as being of European interest because of the diversity of rare and protected species. Montbellet offers walks by the water.

Culture

The Chapelle du Prieuré de Saint Oyen is a Romanesque chapel built between the 11th and 12th centuries. Originally, it was an extension of the church in Montbellet, which belonged to a priory dependent on the Abbey of Saint Claude in the Jura. Since 2010, the Chapelle des Arts has been an exhibition venue for artists.

The Church of Saint-Didier also preserves historic architectural elements: beneath its bell tower is a Romanesque section of a bay dating from the 12th century. The nave of the Church of Saint-Didier was extended in 1702.

Local life

Moulin des Essarts offers organic sourdough bread baked in a wood-fired oven by order. Moulin des Essarts also regularly organises meetings and events centred around the farm with volunteers and farmers.

For the higher-level travel overview: Saône-Et-Loire.

More destinations

More places within the same destination:

Étrigny, Pierreclos, Ciel, Sigy-Le-Châtel, Charmoy, Bray, Le Rousset, Lans.