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Montceaux

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Ain

Montceaux - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Ain
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Covering an area of ​​1003 hectares, Montceaux extends over a length of 4 km and a width of 3 km. The town is crossed by Calonne which then flows into the Saône. The relief is the plateau Dombes.

The etymology would likely Montceaux or Montcel, which means small hill.

Ancient excavations have unearthed, polished stone axes, Neolithic (5000 BC) and ceramics Gallo-Roman, the hamlet of Rivals. Two Roman villas from the same period 200-300 AD) have been identified in the hamlet of Redhead. Village Montceaux appears for the first time in a document of 943.

After the revolution, the parish was officially restored August 28, 1808.

Geographical information

MunicipalityMontceaux
Postcode01090
Latitude46.0963140 (N 46° 5’ 47”)
Longitude4.7978370 (E 4° 47’ 52”)
AltitudeFrom 180m to 244m
Surface area10.03 km²
Population1216 inhabitants
Density121 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureBourg-en-Bresse (37 km, 38 min)
Insee code01258
IntercommunalityCC Val de Saône Centre
DepartmentAin
TerritoriesAlps, Jura mountains
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Guéreins2.9 km (4 min)
Genouilleux4.2 km (5 min)
Amareins4.3 km (6 min)
Francheleins4.3 km (6 min)
Belleville-en-Beaujolais4.5 km (7 min)
Chaneins4.5 km (5 min)
Montmerle-sur-Saône5.3 km (7 min)
Lurcy6.5 km (7 min)
Valeins7.2 km (8 min)
Mogneneins7.7 km (9 min)
Peyzieux-sur-Saône7.9 km (9 min)
Messimy-sur-Saône7.9 km (8 min)
Baneins8.5 km (8 min)
Saint-Trivier-sur-Moignans9.3 km (10 min)

Things to see and do

Crozet mill: This watermill on the River Calonne, dates from the 10th century and operated until 1969. Restored by the owners, it includes a pair of wheels actuated by a bucket wheel. Come find out during the Heritage Days Country and Mills and the European Heritage Days.

Built castle: The castle Built is a former fortress built in the 13th century by the lords of Beaujeu. Its strategic position on a Poype, was intended to protect the kingdom against the empire. It was built entirely carrons Savoy (brick red). In the 17th century, the castle was bought by the Marquis de Chamarande who transformed into residence of approval.

Calonne: Its source is at the edge of St Trivier and Chaneins, winds through 10 km Montceaux to throw Saône Guéreins. It is never dry thanks to the sources that feed it. It is réempoissonnée twice a year. Once it fed five mills that are no longer in service.

Saint-Jacques and Saint-Philippe: This church Romanesque Revival style houses a painting "Pentecost" included in the Inventory of Historical Monuments and show jumpers.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

3 Rivers hike in February.

Craft Market and Flower Market in April.

Night of sport in May

Flea market in June.

Christmas market in December.

Photos

Steeple of the church of Saint-Jacques and Saint-Philippe
Steeple of the church of Saint-Jacques and Saint-Philippe
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Interior of the church Saint-Jacques and Saint-Philippe
Interior of the church Saint-Jacques and Saint-Philippe
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The Calonne
The Calonne
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town center
town center
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Bloom of Montceaux
Bloom of Montceaux
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The bucket wheel mill Crozet
The bucket wheel mill Crozet
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Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 13°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 7°C - Max. 15°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 9°C - Max. 17°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Site Minimes Montmerle-sur-Saone.

Chapel Amareins to Francheleins.

Francheleins pony ride.

Table Guéreins orientation.

Beaujolais Wine Route.

Road Dombes and ponds.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Horse ride in Green Beaujolais
Nature and the great outdoors50 € to 220 € Chamelet (27 km)
Visit to the castle of Alphonse de Lamartine
Culture and education10 € Saint-Point (31 km)
Outdoor show: Walking with witches
Entertainment17 € Pérouges (36 km)
Dramatised tour: Medieval immersion in Pérouges
Culture and education36 € Pérouges (36 km)
Interactive treasure hunt around the secrets of Lyon - In French
Entertainment24 € Lyon (37 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Mountain bike tour to discover the Val de Saône
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy50 minMontmerle-sur-Saône (3.7 km)
Hidden Treasures Circuit
Village visitEasy1:00Villefranche-sur-Saône (13.2 km)
Route of the Renaissance Courtyards and Houses of Villefranche Beaujolais
HikeEasy20 minVillefranche-sur-Saône (13.4 km)
Clochemerle
Village visitEasy40 minVaux-en-Beaujolais (16.5 km)
Hiking Between pleasure of the eyes and taste buds
HikeEasy3:35Vonnas (20 km)

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