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L'Abbaye de Fontenay


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
Traveller Description: Founded in 1118 by St. Bernard, this is considered one of the oldest Cistercian monasteries in Europe.
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Attraction type: Historic site
Address: Marmagne
Montbard 21500
France
Tel: +33 (0) 3 80 92 15 00
Fax: +33 (0) 3 80 92 16 88

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4 of 5 stars
Virginia
28 Jul 2008

Fontenay is on the way to nowhere, but worth the effort to find. It is a fully restored example of a Cistercian abbey from the 12th century, and gives excellent insights into a way of life that is indescribable for moderns, yet responsible for at least one advance critical to today’s way of life. The abbey was founded by Saint... more

14 Aug 2005
3
people found this review helpful

Located between Paris and Dijon, we found this peaceful little abbey to be an intriguing almost forgotten piece of history. Once the home of 200 monks the abbey is influenced modern civilization in numerous ways that you will learn about as you tour the grounds. The very quiet and peaceful spot is a perfect place to bring a lunch. The... more

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5 of 5 stars
Barcelona
28 Dec 2009

Hola a todos. Estas fotos son del monasterio de Brugundy?? Me gustaria visitarlo pero no sé donde está situado. Alguien... more

Magique !!
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5 of 5 stars
livry gargan
26 Oct 2009

un endroit excepionnel, cela merite vraiment un detour more

paix
26 Oct 2009

un havre de paix et de silence,une âme habite ce lieu. on ne peut pas ne pas se sentir touché... more

23 Oct 2009

Une des rares abbayes sisterciennes à être absolument intacte. Epargnée par la Révolution, elle s'offre à nos yeux telle que... more

23 Oct 2009

Si vous passez en Côte d'Or, ne manquez surtout pas de visiter l'Abbaye de Fontenay. Les jardins sont magnifiques et... more

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4 of 5 stars
Versailles, France
23 Oct 2009

Toute la sobriété et la classe de l'architecture romane. A voir un jour ensoleillé pour l'éclat du passage de la... more

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L'Abbaye de Fontenay Address

Marmagne | Montbard, 21500, France
Tel: +33 (0) 3 80 92 15 00 Fax: +33 (0) 3 80 92 16 88