Montbard is located a few kilometers from the Abbey of Fontenay. It is a town crossed by the Canal de Bourgogne and easily accessible by TGV.
Montbard is historically related to Fontenay. The mother of Saint Bernard was the daughter of the Lord of Montbard. The feudal castle was taken over by the naturalist Buffon in the eighteenth century, and its remains can still be visited today.
Information: www.ot-montbard.fr
