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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Fontenay Abbey – Parc Buffon loop from Montbard

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Fontenay Abbey – Parc Buffon loop from Montbard

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Fontenay Abbey – Parc Buffon loop from Montbard

05:17

19.3km

290m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Abbaye cistercienne de Fontenay

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Start point

Train Station

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7.29 km

Fontenay Abbey

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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 …

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7.40 km

Forge at Fontenay Abbey

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Iron was already being processed here around 1200

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18.0 km

Bridge over the Brenne

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18.1 km

Montbard bridge

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Magnificent stone bridge which spans the Brenne in the center of Montbard. The bridge is paved, and offers you splendid views of both banks and the river below.

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18.1 km

Viewpoint over the Brenne

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An interestingly designed public space near the bridge over the Brenne River, a prime spot with a view, a bridgehead, and a city terrace. Designed by local architects Atelier B2A, 2019.

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18.3 km

Parc Buffon

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The Parc of Buffon was created between 1733 and 1742, above Buffon and offers a wonderful view over Montbard and the Brenne valley. The park is made up of 14 …

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18.6 km

Montbard

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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

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18.6 km

Montbard Castle and Historic Town Center

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Beautiful old town on the Canal du Bourgogne; Castle hill with Gothic town church; campsite with outdoor swimming pool; Starting point for tours in the area, especially to Fontenay Abbey

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19.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.06 km

3.79 km

3.21 km

2.26 km

1.92 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.06 km

4.38 km

3.73 km

3.64 km

274 m

212 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

33°C

12°C

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Fontenay Abbey – Parc Buffon loop from Montbard

Fontenay Abbey

Forge at Fontenay Abbey

Bridge over the Brenne

Montbard bridge

Viewpoint over the Brenne

Parc Buffon

Montbard

Montbard Castle and Historic Town Center

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