Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The Château de Montmelas has been listed as a historic monument by decree of 29 June 2000. From the Château de Montmelas, there is a view across the entire Rhône Valley as far as Mont Blanc.

Culture

A Chappe telegraph was installed on the square bell tower of the Chapelle Saint-Bonnet at the end of the 18th century as a relay between Quincié and Theizé. Anyone considering Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Nature and trails

The Sentier nature faune sauvage et insectes in Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin is 1.9 km long and designated as a 45-minute walk. The trail provides access to an ornithological observation tower where birds can be observed.

Wine

The Domaine Vins Marquis de Montmelas offers tastings of white, rosé and red Beaujolais-Villages wines. The guided tasting at the estate presents the history of the winery and three of its wines. The “FROM HARVEST TO GLASS” tour presents the Grand Cuvage, built in 1842.

Surroundings

In the vicinity of Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin are the closed Artothèque du Centre d'Arts Plastiques de Villefranche-sur-Saône museum, the historic site of the Abbatiale de l'Assomption de Belleville, the Citadelle mountain and the Grand Crêt mountain.

In the wider regional surroundings of Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin are the summit of Crêt de Munet, the Les Tours de Lissieu monument, the Château de Saint-André du Coing and Mont Popey mountain.

Other destinations: Montagny, Taponas, Villié-Morgon, Saint-Genis-Laval, Ternand, Saint-Sorlin, Saint-Symphorien-D'ozon, Vaux-En-Beaujolais

To the higher-level travel overview: Rhône.