Montmerle-Sur-Saône: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The Église Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours, also known as the Chapelle des Minimes, dates back to the 11th century and contains 12 protected objects. The exterior of the Chapelle des Minimes can be visited year-round.

Those choosing Montmerle-sur-Saône as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

The Tour des Minimes is a cylindrical brick tower approximately 20 metres high, built in 1843 by Monsieur Voisin. An orientation table at the top of the Tour des Minimes provides a panoramic view.

Walks and trails

The “Circuit découverte” walking tour through Montmerle-sur-Saône begins at the Place de la Mairie in Montmerle-sur-Saône. The one-hour walk leads to historical traces of the town.

The Circuit Randoland Montmerle is designed as a treasure hunt. It includes a sheet for parents and three sheets for the age groups 4–6, 7–9 and 9–12, and can be completed freely all year round.

The Chemin du Curé d’Ars begins at the Site des Minimes in Montmerle-sur-Saône and follows the route taken by the holy parish priest of Ars to Montmerle-sur-Saône. It can be used on foot, with friends, as well as by bicycle.

The Circuit des Minimes au Paradis circular trail leads from the Site des Minimes to the Croix du Paradis in Guéreins via the hills of the Val de Saône, offering views of the Monts du Beaujolais, and then returns along the towpath by the river.

Markets and wine

The regular market takes place year-round on Thursdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Visitors can meet local producers there, receive advice and choose regional products.

In Montmerle-sur-Saône, Millésimes et Cuvées offers a wine cellar and wine tastings.

The Saône and leisure activities

The Halte fluviale de plaisance allows small pleasure boats up to 15 metres long to moor; it has 12 berths.

The Parc de la Batellerie is a landscaped tourist site north of the municipality on the banks of the Saône, set in an impressive landscape.

The mini-golf course has a snack bar, a wood-fired barbecue, a drinks stand and an ice cream parlour on site.

More destination pages

Châtillon-la-Palud, Corbonod, Saint-Nizier-Le-Bouchoux, Sermoyer, Chanay, Ambérieu-en-Bugey, Sainte-Euphémie, Chézery-Forens

For the overarching travel overview: Ain.