Montchanin

Montchanin is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern . The town finds its history during the Industrial Revolution in France in the 19th century, being famous for its terracotta tiles and for its coal mines being active between 1820 and 1912.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Gare de Montchanin and Le Creusot TGV station.

Railway station
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is a railway station.

Railway station
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Le Creusot TGV is a high-speed railway station on the…

Castle
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is a castle.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Les Bizots and Saint-Julien-sur-Dheune.

Village
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is a commune in the … is situated 6 km west of Montchanin.

Village
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is a commune in the… is situated 6 km northeast of Montchanin.

Montchanin

Latitude
46.7481° or 46° 44′ 53″ north
Longitude
4.4689° or 4° 28′ 8″ east
Population
5,100
Elevation
324 metres (1,063 feet)
Open location code
8FR6PFX9+6H
Geo­Names ID
6442330
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In Other Languages

From Kazakh to Ukrainian—“Montchanin” goes by many names.
  • Kazakh: “Моншанен”
  • Ukrainian: “Моншанен”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Montchanin and Bois Bretoux.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Golf du Château d’Avoise and Montchanin Railway Station.

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