Skip the Line: Abbaye de Fontenay Admission Ticket


1 to 2 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 15

Overview

Welcome to Fontenay Abbey. A !2th Century Burgundy Heritage Abbey!
Come and admire the beauty and purity of architecture unspoiled for 900 years, and enjoy the quiet of a place designed for spirituality.

Inclusions

  • Admission to Abbey of Fontenay

What to expect

Visit: Abbaye de Fontenay, Marmagne, 21500 Montbard France

Fontenay Abbey in Burgundy was founded in 1118 by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, a leading French saint, and is the oldest preserved Cistercian abbey in the world.

Recognized as French historic monument in 1862, it was declared World Heritage by Unesco in 1981. It was one of the first French monuments on this list, which has distinguished the exceptional interest of the Abbey and its natural environment.

After the French revolution, which led to the departure of the monks, it was converted to an industrial use which preserved all the buildings of the Romanesque period: the Abbey Church, the Dormitory, Cloister, Chapter Room, the Common Room, and the Forge.

The Abbey is decorated with a landscaped park which was listed in 2004 as "Remarkable Garden" by the National Council of Parks and Gardens.

Located in northern Burgundy, it is nestled in a fully preserved valley which extends over 1, 200 hectares.

Since 1820, the Abbey of Fontenay has been the private ownership of the same family, which continues to preserve this exceptional site opening to public visit all year round. The Abbey welcomes 100, 000 visitors each year who come to admire the beauty and purity of architecture unspoiled for 900 years, and enjoy the quiet of a place designed for spirituality.

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Included ts gardens and the lapidary museum.
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

A paper voucher is required for this attraction/activity. You must <strong>print</strong> and bring your printed voucher with you on the day of the activity, as required by our local provider.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
loulougoldstein
July 2021

Restauration exceptionnelle. d'une abbaye sans rivale avec sa consoeur de Fontfroide. Architecture fastueuse. Jardins reposants sous un soleil estival.

Luciiie91
October 2020

Nous recommandons cette visite. Site d'une beauté exceptionnelle, empreint d'histoire. Les bâtiments comme les jardins sont très bien entretenus. Cela vaut le détour !

Calie050610
June 2021

Abbaye majestueuse La visite guidée d’une heure est très intéressante et retrace l’histoire de l’abbaye jusqu’à nos jours. L’extérieur est très bien entretenu et agréable.

giuseppe S
October 2021

La visite de ce joyau a été rendue passionnante par notre guide ANGELINE, fine historienne aux talents de comédienne. A faire et à refaire !!!! PS : Une cantine est disponible sous forme d'automates.

V1941YHchristianc
September 2021

Ce site mérite largement son classement au patrimoine de L'UNESCO. Rien que le plaisir des yeux justifie la visite, mais si vous aimez vous instruire, ne ratez surtout pas la visite guidée (1 heure) menée par une guide qui est un véritable puits de science sur le sujet et qui en plus a de l'humou...

madagascar999
August 2021

Magnifique endroit serein bien entretenu paisible et ressourçant .le prix d entree ss visite guidee reste un peu cher a mon goût

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