Ivry-en-Montagne is situated on a plateau used for agriculture at an altitude of about 470 metres. At the same time, the terrain is gently hilly, ranging from approximately 420 metres in the west to 550 metres in the east. This contrast shapes the character of the area: the plateau describes the broader landscape, while the elevation figures show the differences within the commune.
Plateau and Landscape
The Petite Drée watercourse lies south of Ivry-en-Montagne; several wooded areas are located to the west, including Bois de la Pérouse, Bois Coubert and Bois de la Ratte. Together with the elevation profile, these place names provide a spatial picture of the landscape: the elevation, watercourse and woods can each be identified by their direction. If you want to start by considering a commune’s landscape and location, these features provide concrete points of reference.
Roads and Directions
The roads also run in clearly defined directions. The RD17d crosses Ivry-en-Montagne from northwest to south, while the RD33 runs from northeast to southwest. In the north, both roads meet the RD906; via the RD906, you can quickly reach the Côte viticole to the south. These road connections complement the elevation and landscape information, helping you understand the village’s location and its southern link.
Church, Wayside Cross and Château
Several building phases can be identified at the Church of Saint-Étienne. The choir dates from the 12th century, the former seigneurial chapel from the late 15th century, and the bell tower was built between 1858 and 1860. The choir is the oldest part mentioned; the chapel and bell tower add to the building’s history in later centuries. This makes it possible to place the church in context through its constituent parts and their dates, rather than attributing a single construction date to it.
Southeast of the village stands the Croix Cadet, a wayside cross bearing the year 1845. Unlike the church, whose features span several building periods, the cross can be placed in context by a single date and its direction from the village. It thus offers another clearly located point of reference in the area’s history.
The Château de Coraboeuf is an example of a 13th-century feudal residence. Its features include a keep with corner towers and a chapel. A keep is the central tower of a medieval castle; the corner towers further describe its form, while the chapel is another architectural feature. As of August 2026, the grounds were open to visitors, but the interior could not be visited. Check these visiting conditions before your visit, as they may change.
Two different perspectives can therefore inform your travel plans: compass directions and elevation figures help you understand the area spatially; building phases and dates place its cultural features in chronological order. If you are weighing up landscape and architecture, this distinction provides a concrete starting point for choosing your focus.
Discover more destinations: Ruffey-Lès-Echirey, Grignon, La Motte-Ternant, Corcelles-lès-Cîteaux, Vignoles, Chenôve, Jossigny, Fénay
For the broader travel overview: Cote-Dor.
