Fontenay Abbey
Abbey · Marmagne ·

Fontenay Abbey

Abbey · Marmagne ·

Medieval abbey with historic buildings, gardens, and a water-powered forge

Fontenay Abbey by null
Fontenay Abbey by null
Fontenay Abbey by null
Fontenay Abbey by null
Fontenay Abbey by null
Fontenay Abbey by null
Fontenay Abbey by null
Fontenay Abbey by null
Fontenay Abbey by null
Fontenay Abbey by null
Fontenay Abbey by null
Fontenay Abbey by null
Fontenay Abbey by null
Fontenay Abbey by null
Fontenay Abbey by null
Fontenay Abbey by null
Fontenay Abbey by null
Fontenay Abbey by null
Fontenay Abbey by null
Fontenay Abbey by null

Information

Marmagne, 21500 Montbard, France Get directions

Information

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Marmagne, 21500 Montbard, France Get directions

+33 3 80 92 15 00
abbayedefontenay.com

Features

restroom
wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance

Last updated

Oct 26, 2025

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Fontenay Abbey

Ayumi

Google
A magical church surrounded by beautiful mountains and rivers, with a carefully maintained garden where over 100 kinds of herbs are grown. These are used for medicinal purposes. The owner lives on the property, which includes private land. In the small stream, vibrant blue butterflies can be seen. In the past, bread was baked and wine was made here.

Douglas H.

Google
We really enjoyed our visit to the Fontenay Abbey. We basically had the entire place to ourselves. The paper guide was provided in English and was all we needed to understand all the different buildings and gardens. The church was amazing in its simplicity and the attached monks quarters were well preserved. The forge was a highlight with various re-creations of the water hammer first developed and used here. The gift shop was also nice. Parking was free and easy to access. Well worth the detour to see this wonderful historic site.

Dieter Anton B.

Google
Phantasic place, very nice, really good! We enjoyed our stay.

Eric De V.

Google
Fabulous abbey (the building or buildings occupied by a community of monks or nuns) consisting of different buildings, gardens, and channels. It claims to be the place where the industrial revolution started, and shows several industrial inventions. Very beautiful flower collection.

David G.

Google
Beautifully maintained historical site. Bring snacks/picnic, there are only vending machines on site.

Tracy B.

Google
Fontenay Abbey is a must-see if you're in that part of Burgundy. The abbey provides a self-guided tour in English that provides good information about the numerous buildings on-site. The long, rich history of the abbey is very interesting and the property is beautiful. The gift shop has a lot to offer, especially books on the region.

Áron Mátyás S.

Google
Interesting place with the buildings of this 12th century abbey fully intact. One of them hosted Europe's first industrial-type foundry. Worth a visit!

Mayela A.

Google
Inside the abbey grounds you will feel the magic of the place. You will feel transported to the past. The best part of the abbey is the foundry where the monks invented a way to use the power of the water from a stream to work metals.