Unveil the mystery behind Mont‑Châtel | Bourg-en-Bresse destinations

an inspirational historic site

Mont Châtel

Right at the heart of the Revermont region, 20 km from Bourg-en-Bresse, Mont Châtel is one of three mountains standing peacefully side-by-side and surrounded by beautiful woodland. What about the other two? Mont Myon and Monfort. Mont Châtel is in the middle, it’s not the highest but it is where you’ll see evidence of ancient history.

A Merovingian archaeological hotspot

Thanks to the archaeological dig that began in 2016, the secrets of this hill are being revealed. It is the place to be for inquisitive adventurers! After a sporty 30-minute walk in the shade of the dark green forest, the peak is free of vegetation and instead reveals the secrets of the Merovingian era, as well as a superb view.

A mysterious place standing at an altitude of 600 m

Every archaeologist will tell you that this is an exceptional place. At an altitude of 600 metres, ruins of an ancient fortified site can be seen on the surface: two 6th and 7th century churches that have been relatively well preserved. The many tombs found within one of these ruins tell the story of a funerary church. The rest of this archaeological site reveals a memorial building and a residential space.

Merovingian Ain from a new perspective

A look back at the ‘L’Énigme du Mont Châtel’ (Mystery of Mont Châtel) exhibition at Revermont’s departmental museum from summer 2018 to autumn 2020.

L'énigme du Mont Châtel - Nouveaux regards sur l'Ain mérovingien

Tempted ?

Getting here

Amoureux d’histoire et de nature

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From discovery to discovery

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