Montréal

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Perched on a hill overlooking the Serein valley, Montréal has a charm all of its own. As you pass through the medieval gateway, up the steep main street, the beautifully preserved houses from the 14th to 16th C tower over you; some have turrets, others, outside stone staircases and small courtyards. This is a favourite haunt of Parisians who have second homes here and the pride in the village is obvious.

Right at the top, overlooking a 180 degree view, is the Church of Notre Dame,restored by Viollet-le-Duc in the 19th C. The second of the old gateways is here too, a reminder of the turbulent times that this fortified village has seen.

Maison Crème Anglaise, 22 Grande Rue, Montréal 89420, 0386 320 773.stage art exhibitions and music events during the year.

burgundy holiday homes in Montreal

• Cottage, sleeps 6, ref: 1000094
• Cottage, sleeps 5. ref: 876049

places to visit nearby

• Avallon
• Vézelay
• Château Ancy-le-Franc
• Grottes d'Arcy
  

hotels

• Hostellerie de la Poste, Avallon ****
• Le Relais Fleuri nr . Avallon ***