Montverdun, Medieval commune in Loire, France
The commune extends over 16 square kilometers of varied terrain, with elevations ranging from 340 to 531 meters above sea level.
The stone fortifications and church of Montverdun date back to medieval times, standing as reminders of the region's defensive past.
The local administration maintains traditional French governmental structures, operating under the Loire Forez Agglomération regional framework.
Residents access municipal services at the town hall located at Place de la Mairie, where they process administrative documents and civil status records.
The population has steadily increased from 605 residents in 1968 to over 1,300 in recent years, marking sustained demographic growth.
Location: Loire
Location: arrondissement of Montbrison
Location: Loire Forez Agglomération
Industry: administration publique générale
Shares border with: Chalain-d'Uzore, Marcilly-le-Châtel, Marcoux, Mornand-en-Forez, Poncins, Sainte-Agathe-la-Bouteresse, Saint-Étienne-le-Molard, Saint-Paul-d'Uzore, Trelins
Address: 42130 Montverdun, France 42130 Montverdun
Phone: +33477974714
Email: mairie-de-montverdun@wanadoo.fr
GPS coordinates: 45.71500,4.06694
Latest update: May 21, 2025 13:43
Between plains, dormant volcanoes, and deep forests, the Loire reveals a wealth of cultural heritage. Here, medieval castles stand alongside the wild landscapes of gorges and the Pilat massif, abbeys weave through hills and valleys, and fortified villages still carry the scent of the Middle Ages. From Saint-Étienne to Roanne, you pass cobbled streets, castles perched on heights, hidden waterfalls, and buildings designed by Le Corbusier. Each turn tells a chapter of history, an ancient stone, a landscape brought to life by the wind. The Loire is a land of contrasts, both industrial and poetic, proud of its legacy. These are the places not to miss to explore its soul, between built heritage and preserved nature.
Castle of La Bastie d'Urfé
1.7 km
Château de Goutelas
4.6 km
Château de Chabert
6.1 km
Château de Vaugirard
8.4 km
Abbey of Bonlieu
2.8 km
Église Saint-Cyr
3.7 km
Église Saint-Laurent de Poncins
7.6 km
Église Sainte-Foy de Sainte-Foy-Saint-Sulpice
7.7 km
Église Saint-Didier de Chalain-d'Uzore
4.7 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Chambéon
8.7 km
Église abbatiale de Bonlieu
2.8 km
Prieuré de Montverdun
304 m
Église Saint-Maurice de Trelins
5 km
Église du prieuré de Champdieu
8 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Saint-Étienne-le-Molard
2.5 km
Église Saint-Barthélemy d'Arthun
7 km
Église Saint-Romain de Pralong
6.1 km
Chapelle du cimetière de Sainte-Agathe-la-Bouteresse
2.4 km
Église de la Nativité-de-Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Boën-sur-Lignon
6 km
Église Saint-Paul de Saint-Paul-d'Uzore
4.4 km
Église Sainte-Agathe de Sainte-Agathe-la-Bouteresse
2.2 km
Chapelle Sainte-Anne de Marcilly-le-Châtel
3.8 km
Château de Bonlieu
2.8 km
Croix de cimetière de Saint-Étienne-le-Molard
2.5 km
Château de Beauvoir
6.6 km
Prieuré de Champdieu
8 km
Château Sainte-Anne
3.8 km
Enceinte de Champdieu
8 kmReviews
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