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Things to see in Montbard (France): 9 places and when to go
Montbard is a town in France, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Temples (2), Hiking (2). The best known are Abbey of Fontenay, Chateau de Rochefort (Asnières-en-Montagne) and Forges de Buffon. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 47.64, 4.3901
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · Temples (2) · Hiking (2) · Nature (1) · Museums and art (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORY Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne), 193 km as the crow flies
What to see in Montbard
The places in and around Montbard, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Abbey of FontenayAbbey located in Côte-d'Or, in France2 m
- Chateau de Rochefort (Asnières-en-Montagne)Castle in Asnières-en-Montagne, Côte-d'Or, France13 km
- Forges de BuffonHistory9.8 km
- Église Saint-Germain-d'Auxerre de Coulmier-le-SecChurch located in Côte-d'Or, in France15 km
- chapelle et lavoir de Fontaines-en-DuesmoisChapel located in Côte-d'Or, in France12 km
- Grande Borne de GenayArchaeological site14 km
- Rougemont - Ancien donjonRuins11 km
- Chamesson - GuillonHiking5.8 km
- Fontenay - VézelayHiking5.8 km
When to go to Montbard
The best time to visit Montbard is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:38
- FebPossible10:00
- MarBest time11:35
- AprBest time13:24
- MayBest time14:55
- JunBest time15:46
- JulBest time15:25
- AugBest time14:05
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:35
- NovPossible9:01
- DecPossible8:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14. In April, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Montbard
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY, Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)), 193 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Arnay-sous-Vitteaux11 places22 km
- Fougerolles7 places37 km
- Saint Martin du Mont7 places39 km
- Vault-de-Lugny31 places43 km
- Fleys23 places44 km
- Celles-sur-Ource17 places49 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Montbard?
The best known: Abbey of Fontenay, Chateau de Rochefort (Asnières-en-Montagne), Forges de Buffon, Église Saint-Germain-d'Auxerre de Coulmier-le-Sec, chapelle et lavoir de Fontaines-en-Duesmois. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Montbard?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 14.
How do you get to Montbard?
The nearest main airport is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 193 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Montbard as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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