The Abbey of Fontenay is one of the "daughters" of Citeaux. The Cistercian movement was founded by Bernard de Clairvaux, in Clairvaux itself in the current department of Aube, in …
A museum explaining the famous Alesia battle. Roman fortifications are presented as well.
Don't forget to go to the archeological Alesia site where you can see ruins of the real …
Who doesn't know him, the Gallic chief Vercingetorix, who is on the second page of every Asterix booklet. It is almost a must to visit this historical place.
Founded by Saint Bernard in 1118, Fontenay Abbey is one of the oldest Cistercian monasteries in Europe. The Romanesque architecture gives a remarkable homogeneity to the 12th-century buildings that have …
Beautiful old town on the Canal du Bourgogne; Castle hill with gothic town church; Campsite with outdoor pool; Starting point for tours in the area, especially to the Abbey of Fontenay