Montfort-sur-Boulzane is characterised by several ZNIEFF areas, hiking trails starting in the village and historical landmarks. Nature, hiking and local history stand side by side here.
Those who choose Montfort-sur-Boulzane as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Nature
The natural area includes several ZNIEFF areas with different proportions of land. The Type I ZNIEFF area Pic Dourmidou et Serre d’Escales covers 226 hectares, corresponding to 18 % of Montfort-sur-Boulzane. The Type I ZNIEFF area Forêt de Salvanère et bois de l’Orri covers 997 hectares, corresponding to 99 % of Montfort-sur-Boulzane. The Type II ZNIEFF area Forêt de Boucheville covers 957 hectares, corresponding to 19 % of Montfort-sur-Boulzane. In addition, the ZNIEFF area Massif du Dourmidou et forêt de Salvanère covers 1,800 hectares, corresponding to 34 % of Montfort-sur-Boulzane.
Hiking
The network of trails Les sentiers de Montfort offers four hiking routes starting in the village of Montfort-sur-Boulzane. The La Coume hiking trail is an easy 5.5 kilometre hike with 250 metres of elevation gain and a stated duration of two hours.
Culture and history
The First World War memorial is located on the Route d’Axat in Montfort-sur-Boulzane. It consists of a granite obelisk with a bronze imitation statue, bronze appliqués and marble inscription panels.
The local history includes the former castle Castrum de Montefortis, which stood above the village at the site of Le Roc d’Al Casteillas. The castle was destroyed in 1496 during the war with Spain; only a few traces of its walls and the old village remain. The manor house was built after the destruction of the castle and is located in the village centre.
The village church is a 19th-century building. It contains a marble holy-water stoup with a sculpture of a hybrid creature that is half lion and half salamander. The spring Source de la Canelle is also located in the village centre; its water is considered to have healing properties.
