Abbaye de Fontenay Admission: Experience the Beauty of a 12th Century Burgundy Heritage Abbey

Welcome to the Fontenay Abbey, a cherished 12th Century Burgundy inheritance! Treat yourself to the untouched architectural elegance standing immaculate for 900 years, while indulging in the peaceful serenity of this sanctified location.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Abbaye de Fontenay - 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…
What's Included
  • Admission to Abbey of Fontenay
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
  • Included ts gardens and the lapidary museum.
Location
Abbaye de Fontenay
Marmagne
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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N3063dkchristianl
Sep 22, 2024
Must-see visit - Very nice place rich in history and very well preserved. The Guide, inexhaustible, loves this place and tells us with passion
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946sebm
Sep 19, 2024
Must-see - A beautifully renovated place following its 19th century deindustrialization. A UNESCO-listed site. A pleasant walk in the place. To do absolutely in the region in addition to the castles.
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V_roniquep309
May 8, 2024
Soothing - Very calm and peaceful place. The places are just magnificent. Very well maintained monuments and gardens. Nice visit.
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Bretteurduciel
Apr 22, 2024
Grand abbey - A fascinating place for its extent, its beauty, its majesty and its peace. Time seems to have stopped there. The entrance fee is, however, a bit high.
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Oa36
Apr 1, 2024
Exceptional lei - A site which is well worth the detour because the abbey is certainly quite complete and very well maintained. Unfortunately, we were not able to enjoy the exteriors because intense rains prevented us from discovering their riches and perhaps feeling the monastic soul.
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Loika469
Sep 5, 2023
Magnifique - Simply gorgeous, not to be missed - Sans aucun doute l’une des plus belle abbaye cistercienne ! L’ensemble des bâtiments et les jardins sont remarquables. Parfaitement restauré et entretenu, le site vaut le détour ! Without doubt one of the most beautiful Cistercian abbeys! All the buildings and gardens are remarkable. Perfectly restored and maintained, the site is well worth a visit.
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Philippe
Sep 1, 2024
Pleasant break on the way - Small break on a Burgundy-IDF route to cultivate a little. Place very well redone and full of history. Too bad we can't visit a few buildings! The shop is sorely lacking in interest, but the site is beautiful and worth visiting
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Pistache21250
Aug 6, 2024
Very nice site - The site is exceptional, surrounded by greenery... And nothing! The guided tour is interesting, even indispensable. The rooms are empty and require a great deal of information. Too bad, we can't visit everything... But we will not blame the family that is the property owner of this abbey, considering the rehabilitation it has carried out for our happiness! On the other hand, relatively simple buildings, the cloister disappointed me a little...
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Moniquec394
Jun 9, 2024
Nice place but disappointed by the guided tour - The abbey is an exceptional place to see. However, the guided tour left us wanting more. We would have liked to have (even if they cannot yet be visited) more important information on lifestyles, organization, farms, etc. Considering the price of the visit we expected something else
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460delphined
Oct 28, 2023
A bit expensive! Damage. - We enjoyed the site and the children enjoyed the little treasure hunt. It's a shame, however, that we can't see the infirmary and other objects relating to life in the past. Plus the price is a bit high for a family of 5, which is a shame!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).