Montereau-Fault-Yonne

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Introduction

Montereau-Fault-Yonne, or often simply referred to as Montereau, is a commune of the Seine-et-Marne department of the Île-de-France region of France and located in the Provins arrondissement. This historic city located at the junction of Seine and Yonne rivers has a rich heritage which has been well preserved.

The priory of Saint Martin perched atop the hill overlooking the city was converted into a farm in the 17th century. The church of Notre Dame et Saint Loup, constructed between the 12th and the 16th century is a perfect example of amalgamation of Gothic and Renaissance styles. A sword believed to be that of Jean Sans Peur who was assassinated on the Yonne river bridge in 1419, can be seen hanging from the 5th pillar inside the church. The horse statue of Napoleon I is a reminder of the great Emperor’s last battle on 18th February 1814.

For more information about the city and its surroundings, check the official Montereau-Fault-Yonne website (French only).

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Neighbourhoods

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Sights and Activities

Earthenware Museum
Napoleon I on his horse dominating the confluence of Seine and Yonne rivers.
Church Saint Loup
Priory of Saint Martin
Well preserved old town centre

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Events and Festivals

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Weather

The weather in Montereau is comparable to that of closeby Paris. Summers are from June to September with generally temperatures between 23 and 27 degrees Celcius though temperatures have been recorded close to 40 degrees Celcius. Nights are nice but not too warm. It's usually dry and sunny during this time, with some heavy showers possible. Winters last from December to March and are usually well above zero during the day though with some frosty nights sometimes and occasional snow carpets for a few days. Late spring and early autumn are great times for a visit to this region.

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Getting There

By Plane

Located just around 75 kilometers southeast of Paris, it doesn't come as a surprise that the three Parisian airports have the biggest selection of flights. From either of the airports, it's just about an hour during normal circumstances to Montereau.

Charles De Gaulle International Airport (CDG) is approximately 25km from Paris and has most flights, including long distance flights to many destinations outside Europe.
Orly Airport (ORY) is located southwest of Paris near the town of Orly.
Beauvais Airport (BVA) is often billed as a Paris airport and used by budget airlines, most notably Ryanair, but also Sterling, Blue Air, Norwegian Air Shuttle, and Wizzair. The airport is located roughly 80 km out of Paris near the town of Beauvais.

By Train

The French Railways have services to and from Montereau including fast trains to and from Paris.

By Car

Montereau-Fault-Yonne is located just west of the A5 highway which runs from Paris in southeastern direction towards Troyes and Auxerre, which further on eventually connects with the main north-south route, the A7 or Route du Soleil.