Montmorillon, Administrative center in Vienne, France
Located in central-western France, Montmorillon extends along both banks of the Gartempe River, featuring medieval architecture and stone bridges.
The city developed around paper mills during the 18th century, establishing a strong connection to book production and literary trades.
The designation as City of Writing in 2000 transformed Montmorillon into a center for bookshops, artisan workshops, and literary museums.
Visitors can explore the city center on Wednesdays during the weekly market, which presents local products from the Vienne region.
The mineral montmorillonite received its name after being discovered in this location in 1847, marking the city in geological studies.
Location: Vienne
Location: arrondissement of Montmorillon
Elevation above the sea: 121 m
Shares border with: Bourg-Archambault, Jouhet, Journet, Lathus-Saint-Rémy, Pindray, Saint-Léomer, Saulgé, Sillars
Phone: +33549911399
Email: accueil@ville-montmorillon.fr
Website: http://montmorillon.fr
GPS coordinates: 46.42611,0.87083
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54
Medieval streets, Roman theaters, Gothic churches, and Renaissance palaces form the architectural heritage of Poitiers. The city center contains the Notre-Dame la Grande church, Saint-Pierre Cathedral, and multiple historic buildings. Gardens, bridges, and staircases add to the visual interest. The surrounding region features castles, villages, and archaeological sites.
La Marche
11.4 km
Octogone de Montmorillon
723 m
Prieuré de Villesalem
13.6 km
Église Notre Dame de Montmorillon
98 m
Château de la Lande
4 km
Hôtel de Moussac
90 m
Museum of Art and History in Montmorillon
306 m
Église Notre-Dame d'Antigny
12.4 km
Église Saint-Maurice de Lathus-Saint-Rémy
12.3 km
Dolmen de Montmorillon
7.5 km
Lanterne des morts d'Antigny
12.3 km
Lanterne des morts de Journet
8.5 km
Lanterne des morts de Moussac
3.2 km
Église Saint-Laurent de Bourg-Archambault
11.3 km
Saint-Martial Church of Montmorillon
95 m
Église Notre-Dame de Plaisance
10.4 km
Église de Leignes-sur-Fontaine
11.4 km
Église Saint-Martin de Journet
8.4 km
Saint-Martin church
3.2 km
Église Saint-Maixent de Lussac-les-Châteaux
11.5 km
Église Saint-Michel d'Haims
9.3 km
Église Saint-Maixent de Villemort
14.5 km
Église Saint-Laurent-de-la-Maison-Dieu de Montmorillon
648 m
Château de Bourg-Archambault
11.2 km
Château de Prunier
4.6 km
Château de Lussac-les-Châteaux
11.2 km
Maison du Brouard
329 m
Hotel in Montmorillon
192 mReviews
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