Montret: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The present-day Saint-Loup Church in Montret was built in 1862. The former church of the village stood near a spring on the descending curve from the town centre towards Saint-Vincent and was demolished in the first half of the 19th century. Montret is also located on the Roman road from Chalon to Lons via Louhans.

Nature

The Serrée rises in Montret. It formerly formed the boundary between the area of written law and the area of customary law.

Events

Several local events take place in Montret every year. Regular events include flea markets and sporting events. Banquets, a fair, communal meals and sales featuring tastings, as well as illuminations, are also held regularly.

Routes

The permanent cycling route “A la découverte de la Bresse Bourguignonne”, designated FFCT No. 165, runs through the Montret sector. The Route Européenne D'Artagnan also runs through the Montret sector.

Transport

Montret is served by Mobigo line 8, which connects Louhans and Chalon-sur-Saône; it previously operated under the name Buscéphale. The on-demand taxi service of Bresse Louhannaise Intercom' lists Montret as one of the municipalities it serves.

Agriculture and Products

The Magasin de la Ferme in Montret offers seasonal agricultural and market-gardening produce, as well as dishes and other products made in its own laboratory. By appointment, the Ferme de Viennette offers groups tours of the farm from May to October.

For a stay in Montret, a holiday apartment is one possible accommodation option.

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

Other Destinations

Other places in the same destination:

Oyé, Sennecé-Lès-Mâcon, Louhans, Chapaize, Bouzeron, Laives, Lugny, Devrouze.