In Mantry, several periods of architectural history meet a clearly described mountain biking circuit. The château, church and lavoir give the village different historical points of reference, while the route adds a sporting dimension. This can help you get a sense of Mantry based on the aspects that matter for your stay.
Château and protected structures
The château on Route de Recanoz was rebuilt around 1680–1690 and is privately owned. Since 6 May 2013, it has been partially protected as a historic monument. The residential building with its stair tower is fully protected. Protection also covers the façades and roofs of the two outbuildings, the entrance portal including its double-leaf gate, the park and the enclosing wall. The listed status therefore applies to several parts of the estate, not just the residential building.
Church and lavoir
The parish church of Saint-Germain reflects two phases of construction. Of the church built in 1612, the left-hand chapel, the base of the bell tower with its chapel, and part of the left-hand nave wall remain. The foundation stone of today’s parish church of Saint-Germain was laid on 9 September 1772; it was consecrated on 11 September 1775. The surviving structures and the two later dates mark different historical points of reference: the former belong to the older church building, while the latter record the laying of the foundation stone and the consecration of the present-day church.
The large, curved lavoir de la mairie de Mantry was uncovered and reinstalled in front of the town hall in 2018. Here, too, local history is reflected not only in construction dates, but also in the rediscovery and relocation of a washhouse.
The Les quatre points de vue – 57R mountain biking circuit
The Les quatre points de vue – 57R mountain biking circuit is 11 kilometres long and starts in the village of Mantry. It follows wide paths and small roads, with views of the surrounding countryside along the way. The route is rated difficult and has 320 metres of ascent and 320 metres of descent. Distance, elevation profile and difficulty rating help with different planning questions: the kilometre figure indicates the route’s length, while the ascent, descent and difficulty rating offer further guidance for assessing the effort involved. Trail conditions may affect the practical difficulty.
Winegrowing and choosing your stay
Domaine Jean-Luc Mouillard cultivates 11 hectares of vineyards in the Château-Chalon, L’Étoile and Côtes du Jura appellations. Its range includes Château-Chalon Vin jaune, as well as red and white wines from the Côtes du Jura appellation. Vineyard area and wine selection may change; if a particular selection is important to your trip, check the latest information.
This can help you decide which aspect of the village best suits your travel plans, then compare accommodation options according to your personal criteria.
Discover more destinations: Saint-Germain-Lès-Arlay, Sirod, La Pesse, Coisia, Souvans, Villard-Saint-Sauveur, Orgelet, Crotenay
For the broader travel overview: Jura.
