Discover Mantenay-Montlin

If you are looking for a hotel in Mantenay-Montlin, you can plan your stay around specific themes: the Coq sculpté en inox in the village centre, a mill route, other named routes, horse-riding activities, and regional dishes and products. These points appeal to different interests. When choosing your stay, you can first decide whether you want to focus more on the routes, the mill and sculpture, activities with horses, or regional cuisine.

Sculpture and mill in the village

The Coq sculpté en inox stands in the village centre beside the D975. The sculpture is six metres tall and weighs two tonnes. As conditions at the roadside can change, keep this location in mind when planning your visit.

The Moulin de Mantenay-Montlin, also known as the Moulin de la Reyssouze, has retained its original appearance, including an area partly built in half-timbering. The mill can only be viewed from the outside, so the experience is limited to its exterior.

Routes with different points of interest

The Route des Trois Moulins is a 20-kilometre circular route starting in Mantenay-Montlin. It leads to four mills, three of which are crossed by the Reyssouze. Its length and circular shape give the tour a clear framework, while the mills and river provide its thematic points of interest.

The Voie verte La Traverse passes through Mantenay-Montlin, one of 14 municipalities along the route. The L3 mountain bike/touring bike connection links the village with the Ferme de la Forêt. This gives you a choice of different points of reference: a 20-kilometre circular route focused on mills, a Voie verte through the village, or a connection to the Ferme de la Forêt. Check current route conditions before setting out, as routes may change.

Horse riding and fishing

The Poney de Bresse equestrian centre offers introductory sessions and recreational riding, as well as advanced training in dressage, show jumping and cross-country riding. There are also trail rides and pony introductions; the programme ranges from recreational riding to competitive sport. It therefore includes both types of training and activities such as trail rides and pony introductions. Activities and programmes may change; check what is currently available before visiting.

Fishing is possible in the Reyssouze at Camping du Coq in Mantenay-Montlin; the river is classified as a second-category waterway. If you are planning a fishing trip, check the applicable rules and seasons beforehand, as both may change.

Regional cuisine and products

The restaurant Le Relais des Trois Moulins serves Bresse and regional specialities, including Poulet à la crème, Brechets and frog legs. As the restaurant’s menu may change, check the current selection in advance.

Ferme Josserand sells Bresse poultry and goat’s cheese at the farm; the sales arrangements may also change. The distinction is clear when planning meals: the restaurant offers the dishes mentioned, while the farm shop sells poultry and goat’s cheese. Check the sales arrangements in advance if you are planning to shop there.

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For the main travel overview: Ain.