Mont Rome, Summit in Saône-et-Loire, France
Mont Rome is a limestone summit in the north of Saône-et-Loire, rising to 545 metres on the commune of Saint-Sernin-du-Plain, 5.6 km south-southwest of Nolay. Its rounded crest carries pale rocky outcrops, several grey stone structures and a tall radio mast. The summit faces the Mont de Rème (514 m).
The mountain housed one of the Chappe brothers' telegraph relay stations from 1807 to 1853, serving as a crucial link in the Paris-Lyon-Milan communication system. This early long-distance technology helped connect distant parts of Europe.
Since 2000, the mountain hosts the Les Nuits du Mont Rome music festival during summer, with performances held in a reconstructed ancient theater setting. Visitors can experience local and international artists performing in this outdoor venue.
The mountain is accessible from the southern slopes with several marked paths leading to viewpoints across the landscape. Visitors should bring comfortable hiking footwear and weather-appropriate clothing depending on the season.
Mont Rome faces a separate hill, Mont de Rème (514 m), across the landscape; the two names refer to Romulus and Remus, the mythical founders of Rome. The summit also carries radio and TNT television transmitters on its crest.
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