Discover Meximieux

Meximieux offers plenty to explore for visitors interested in local history and green spaces. Highlights include its mill history, the Château de Meximieux, the Church of Saint-Apollinaire, and places to stroll in the town center. If you’re looking for a hotel in Meximieux, these different interests can help you plan your stay.

Mill History and Cultural Heritage

A watermill along the Longevent is documented as far back as 1357. Up to five flour mills operated for almost six hundred years; the last one ceased operations in 1974. These dates provide a broad timeframe for the history of milling, from the earliest record to the end of the last mill’s operation.

The wooden choir stalls in the Church of Saint-Apollinaire are located in the choir and date from the 16th century. They have been classified as a protected object since May 3, 1904. The mill history and the choir stalls highlight different periods: for the mills, the focus is on the earliest record and the end of the last mill’s operation; for the choir stalls, it is their date of origin and protected status.

Château History and Guided Tours

In 2020, the town installed three panels on the history of the Château in the Château de Meximieux park. Guided tours of the Château are available through the Syndicat d’Initiative de Meximieux; dates may vary. If a château tour is important to you, check in advance for a suitable date.

The Bureau touristique de Meximieux offers numerous guided group tours on the history of the municipality. It is located in the town center at the foot of the Beffroi. Unlike the château tour, these group tours focus on the history of the municipality as a whole. The Bureau’s program may also change, so check the relevant dates if you’re planning a tour.

Walks and Activities for Children

The town center has natural areas that have retained their wild character and are suitable for family walks. This offers a different focus from the historical attractions: here, the emphasis is on spending time outdoors.

Parc de l’Aubépin has an orienteering course for children aged 4 to 6. Municipal recreational activities may change; check before your visit to see whether the course is available. There is a playground at Coulée verte; municipal facilities may also change. Walks, an age-specific course, and a playground offer different options to consider when planning a visit with children.

Getting There and Planning a Stay

Meximieux is very easy to reach by road and by train. Transport connections and service levels may change, so check the connections in effect for your travel dates. If you’re planning a château or group tour, also take the relevant dates into account.

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