The lady running the tours is very knowledgeable and friendly- you can also pick up an audio guide for explanations in other languages other than French. From Auxerre city centre you can cycle with the e-bikes (AuxR_M le vélo) to get here (there's no charging station nearby but seemed fine to park the bikes for a bit)

Worth a trip, absolutely. Take the guided tour for 8 euro. Includes 2 tasting glasses. Tours start at 3:30 and 4:30. More frequently in the weekend.

Truly a great experience. 8 euro for a tour of the winery caves and a tasting! Everyone was so accommodating and the wines were delicious

Made a detour en route home especially to top up on the amazing wine. Cycled up last year and only managed 6 bottles in the panniers. This time 3 boxes and a magnum 🤭

What an experience. Very very impressive, lovely and cool inside. Absolutely worth it!

Great tour, friendly staff, lot to discover. Amazing value for money.

Really cool place to buy and drink some very good “crémant” made the Champagne way, can’t be called Champagne as it’s not made in the Champagne region. But nonetheless it’s as good as Champagne. They also have wines. Their bar area is so insolite and very nice, there’s no seating area. They sample their wines easily (rare in France to get free samples of any kinds). I was hesitating between 2 and the bartender/sales person offered for me to try them. And it’s not just a sip, it’s a full glass. The tour of the cellar is interesting, not too long and you learn some cool facts. The tour is 6€ / person and you get 2 glasses of crémant at the end and you also get to keep your glass as a souvenir. The personal at the bar/selling area is very nice and of good advice.

I don't really understand all the positive reviews. The abbey building is a big and impressive space, but offers no clues to its history. There's a central area set up with seats, etc., in the style of a regular church but you can go and see one of those without paying €5. It doesn't help that while we visited some people were setting up lights for some kind of event. It's hard to embrace the grandeur when people are walking around with ladders. You can see into, and nothing more, the lay brothers area, but that's the only other building that's accessible. The gardens are basically grass and weeds, though the plan is to get them landscaped at some time in the future. Really, I don't see any point in visiting here.

Nice place to visit and taking pictures.

This historical abbey has a strong gothic atmosphere. Beside the building there is small cemetery. The setting of trees in rows in front of it looks very beautiful especially when fall. I love this place to visit, so calm and very deep in historical, gothic atmosphere, looks a little spooky tho at night

The abbey is beautiful, with a mix between gothic and middleage style. The light coming from the windows makes the atmosphere surreal. Well preserved

Historical buildings with a lot of stories make you wonder.. i like it

Nice

Beautiful except for where people have vandalised by carving their initials etc into the walls.

An incredible experience !! the team is great and they make you feel at ease and relaxed every step of the way. It was my first time and definitely not the last !! Thank you for the whole Paris Jump team for making one of my dreams possible !

Very professional and supportive team, takes care of every student and person (Manu et Rachid), coupled with providing a very detailed course. Julien Michels what an amazing instructor... Highly recommended for skydiving enthusiasts.

The best experience ever for being first time for me. The team at Paris Jump were awesome, very welcoming and helpful. The place is very serene and beautiful to do this first jump. Awesome awesome experience. I am so grateful to my Tandem man - Rachid. He was just perfect. Thank you!

☆for base and gear ☆for teaching and that's about it. A bitter taste for a PAC15 with no jumps, not great management for starters. More focused towards marketing🙄

Very friendly staff and very well managed operation! Definitely recommend!

Hands down the best food I've ever had in a dropzone restaurant. And, yes, the dropzone is nice too!

Super

So much more could be done with this place, like a booklet in other languages, surely not impossible in this day and age? Quite an enjoyable visit with my two great nieces from Australia, but they can not have been that impressed? A tea shop wouldn't go amiss either?

We went with 2 children 4 and 6. We did the hour tour. Had the best time. The guide really explained to the children and made them part of the tour. Tour was in French and English. Really recommend this. There is a small shop , icecreamas and drinks. Toilets are really clean. Lots of seating whilst waiting for our tour to start. Have already recommended this to other people where we are staying.

Was a spontaneous visit for us on our way back from Fontainbleau to Germany. The tour was fun, informative and was even conducted in english for our international group. The cave paintings are very interesting and the guide very kind and eager to answer our questions. The caverns are vast, and there's lots to see in the 1 hour tour. The gift store was also very nice, with cheap ammonites, crystals and cool trinkets. One is not allowed to post photos.

Highly recommended tour to explore the caves. Tour is about 1h30 and good for kids 7 and up. Would not recommend for younger kids. Don't forget to bring a sweater as it is cold inside (12 degrees celcius/53 degrees fahrenheit)!

This cave is so raw and natural it's great! Very well preserved and open. Guide mainly french but some English words also. Also 30.000year old prehistoric mammoth paintings inside. Pretty amazing. 15 degrees inside on a 37 degree day, so dress warm enough 👍

An impressive large cave with many stalactites, stalagmites, curtains and 30000 year old cave art

Fascinating to see ancient cave paintings up close and a lovely way to escape a hot day.

Amazing little jewel in the town. Nice story and very well preserved. No charge, no organisation, just a place to wander and wonder. Access is difficult to impossible in a wheelchair. That's a shame but since nobody is making money from the site, it's unlikely to change. Well worth a visit if you're able to walk the distance. The colours in/of the water is something to enjoy.

Our host was wonderful. She served us a wonderful breakfast! The location for the hotel is good. Only 15 minute walk from the train station. And right across from the Fosse Dionne. It was also right below St Peter's church. Our room was large and spacious, as was the bathroom.

Deep underwater cave, very clean and see-through water, but to be honest nothing special above that. Stop if it's on the way, but not worth a direct visit

We were surprised to find that this old farmhouse is in a town surrounded by houses. Whilst the publicity says there is free parking it is not stated that this is in a public parking space. The glass door on the street has a piece of paper stuck to it instructing people to go to the side- we finally realised that the entry is through a gate. This was in no way what we expected and we did not feel it was safe leave a loaded car in an area strewn with rubbish. I saw the room allocated to us which was clean and well appointed, however the environment was so unlike the description that we decided we could not stay. The place has changed hands and it could be that it will improve but we felt foolish to have been guided by the reviews.

Amazing hosts. Amazing little place. Very warm and welcoming atmosphere. I can't even begin to describe how lovely, generous and heartwarming the owners of this place are. Recommend to ALL if you're visiting Tonnerre. I would come back to this place again and again!

A very interesting natural spring to visit with a lot of history, and a beautiful church at the top of the hill with great views of the surrounding area.

This is a beautiful little stop on any tour of Tonnerre. There isn't any signage to tell you that the Fosse is driven by the infiltration of precipitation on the plateau as well as drainage from at least one river. The Fosse Dionne is remarkable because of its outflow (reportedly at least 100 litres per second on average). (Wikipedia).

(Translated by Google) Authentic well-preserved medieval village...in fact, the type of houses can also be found in other places but, the peculiarity of the town is that almost the entire town has preserved this ancient soul. I recommend it if you are passing through. (Original) Autentico villaggio medievale ben conservato...effettivamente, il tipo di abitazioni si ritrovano anche in altri luoghi ma, la particolarità del paese è che quasi tutto il paese ha conservati quest'anima antica. Consiglio se siete di passaggio.

(Translated by Google) You can't help but fall in love with this picturesque village. Rightly considered one of the most beautiful villages in France. You'll constantly be amazed; you simply can't get enough of it. And the locals are gems, so friendly, open, and helpful. A big shout-out to the tourist office, which was exceptionally helpful. Recommended places to stay: La Maison des Corporations, drinks at Chez Mimi, and dinner at Rouge et Blanc. (Original) Je kan niet anders dan verliefd worden op dit pittoreske dorpje. Terecht een van de mooiste dorpen van Frankrijk. Je valt voortdurend van de ene verbazing in de andere, je raakt gewoon niet uitgekeken. En de bewoners zijn pareltjes, zo vriendelijk, open en behulpzaam. Ook een dikke pluim voor de toeristische dienst die uiterst behulpzaam was. Aanraders om te verblijven : la Maison des corporations, drinken Chez Mimi en eten bij Rouge et Blanc.

(Translated by Google) Very nice little getaway to Noyers this weekend. One of the most beautiful villages I have seen so far 😍 Small downside however, the traders do not take credit cards (bakeries, bars in particular), there is an ATM on the main street. (Original) Petite escapade fort sympathique à Noyers ce week-end. Un des plus beaux villages qu'il m'a été de voir jusqu'ici 😍 Petit bémol toute fois, les commerçants ne prennent pas la CB (boulangerie, bar notamment), il y a un distributeur dans la rue principale.

(Translated by Google) A very small medieval village with a pretty river around it. It's cute, there are crafts, a few small shops, and it's quiet. There's a large playground and a picnic area, ideal for a stopover in a van. (Original) Tout petit village médiéval , avec une jolie rivière autour. C'est mignon, il y a de l'artisanat, DM quelques petits commerce, c'est calme. Grande aire de jeux et picnic idéal pour un arrêt en van.

(Translated by Google) Welcome to the past. One of the most beautiful villages in France with a rich history, visited while taking the time to look for the little hidden detail 😅. Ask for Willem, an artist inspired by history, he will guide you (Original) Bienvenu dans le passé. Un des plus beau village de France a l'histoire chargé a visité en prenant le temps de chercher le petit détail caché 😅. Demandez Willem, artiste pationnné par l'histoire, il vous guidera

(Translated by Google) Surprised by this village with all the amenities available (grocery stores, bakery, butcher, caterer, various artisans, restaurants, ice creams...) everything you need to not leave the village. And what's more, it's very beautiful. Visiting the winemakers is also not to be missed (Chablis, Irancy) on Noyers. (Original) Surprise par ce village avec toutes les commodités disponibles (epiceries ,boulangerie,boucherie traiteur, artisans divers,restaurants, glaces....) tout ce qu'il faut pour ne pas resortir du village. Et en plus c'est très beau. Visite des vignerons également à ne pas louper ( Chablis, Irancy) sur Noyers.

(Translated by Google) The village of Noyers-sur-Serein is a charming village, located in a meander of the Serein. It is a medieval village surrounded by ramparts classified among the "most beautiful villages in France". It is a timeless village with very beautiful half-timbered houses of Burgundian architecture, either modest half-timbered houses or beautiful Renaissance residences in sculpted stone. Everything is very harmonious and provides a very typical atmosphere. In the main streets, there are various shops, bars and restaurants, artisans and art galleries, monuments including the magnificent Notre-Dame church, in short, plenty to walk around and spend your time. Noyers is a tourist village, but even in July when we passed there, the village was not flooded with tourists. We had a very pleasant stopover there, an afternoon walk, accommodation in a very nice B&B and dinner in a very nice restaurant. There is a way to stay longer to visit the region, but we were just stopping off. It made us want to come back. A village to discover. (Original) Le village de Noyers-sur-Serein est un village charmant, situé dans un méandre du Serein. C'est un village médiéval entouré de remparts classé parmi les "plus beaux villages de France". C'est un village hors du temps avec de très belles maisons à colombages d'architecture bourguignonne, soit de modestes maisons à pans de bois, soit de belles demeures Renaissances en pierre sculptée. Le tout est très harmonieux et procure une atmosphère très typique. Dans les rues principales, il y a des boutiques diverses, des bars et restaurants, des artisans et galeries d'art, des monuments dont la magnifique église Notre-Dame, bref, de quoi se promener et passer son temps. Noyers est un village touristique, mais même au mois de juillet lorsque nous y sommes passés, le village n'était pas inondé de touristes. Nous y avons passé une étape très agréable, promenade l'après-midi, logement dans une très belle chambre d'hôte et dîner dans une très chouette restaurant. Il y a moyen d'y rester plus longtemps pour visiter la région, mais nous y faisions juste étape. Cela nous a donner l'envie d'y revenir. Une village à découvrir.

Nice example of a french chateau. Decent guides offered (paper or audio - in french and English). Dressing up clothes for the kids were pretty fun, and they got to wear them all around the chateau inside. Well worth the visit. Grounds outside were also nice, though worth knowing that they don't allow picnics in the grounds.

This is a privately owned Chateau that has been for 100's of years. The latest owners with the help of the Local Government have restored alot but they desperately need a new roof. You can see in some of the rooms that water is coming through and affecting the rooms beneath. Such a shame. You can only visit the first floor. The rooms are very intricate and pretty with some seriously pretty floors. Parquet and tiled which are in very good condition at the moment. We managed to capture a QR code at the entrance which allowed us to listen to an audio guide which was excellent and allowed us to appreciate the history. Really enjoyable and we spent 2 hours inside and the time flew by.

As in france we wanted to go to a Chateau wow this was a fine one too open all day (unlike everything else in France shuts 12 till 3 🤨) fine rooms amazing painting on the walls. Followed by a pizza from the village/town.

Beautiful and historical place in a small village but good area with good foods and people are friendly. I didn’t get inside as it was an event day But recommend it

Beautiful chateau and gardens worth a visit. €25 for 2 adults. They close for lunch 12.30-2 so we had to split our visit house before lunch then gardens after. An unusual exhibition of hairstyles through the ages A section of the ground floor rooms are being restored. Amazing detailed work.

Beautiful castle. Wonderful gardens. Lego exhibition going on. Audio guides available in different languages. Friendly staff. We enjoyed the visit! Totally recommended.

Magnificent decor and impressive building, ground floor still in process of restoration. Very reasonably priced and immaculate gardens. Having been vacant, somehow lacking in personality but well worth a visit

(Translated by Google) Magnificent building from the inside, you don't notice it from the outside. And pretty objects. But too bad some parts were stolen. (Original) Magnifique bâtisse de l'intérieur, de l'extérieur on ne s'en aperçoit pas. Et de jolis objets. Mais dommage que certaines pièces ont été volés.

(Translated by Google) An extraordinary museum, in its richness and furnished with great class! (Original) Un musée extraordinaire,par sa richesse et aménagé avec beaucoup de classe!

(Translated by Google) Very interesting collections. It's crazy the gifts that a President of the Republic can receive with some magnificent pieces, others intriguing, original,... And some frankly ugly! The only negative point (although) is that we don't always know in which direction to go to continue the visit. The staff is very friendly and spontaneously comes to inform us about the collections. I recommend the visit! (Original) Collections très intéressantes. C'est fou les cadeaux que peut recevoir un président de la République avec des pièces magnifiques, d'autres intrigantes, originales,... Et certaines franchement moches ! Seul point négatif(encore que) on ne sait pas toujours dans quelle direction aller pour poursuivre la visite. Le personnel est très sympa et vient spontanément nous renseigner sur les collections. Je recommande la visite !

(Translated by Google) The two museums have been closed since September 19, 2019, and are not about to reopen, as far as we can see in August 2020... (Original) Les deux musées sont fermés depuis le 19 septembre 2019, et pas près de rouvrir, pour ce qu'on peut en voir en août 2020...

(Translated by Google) Happy surprise! I didn't expect there to be so many things. Very beautiful exhibition, beautiful presentation, pleasant place: beautiful light, wide aisles, elevator. Little more, just opposite there is a calvary, the view is impressive! (Original) Heureuse surprise ! Je ne m'attendais pas à ce qu'il y ait autant de choses. Très belle exposition, belle présentation, lieu agréable : belle lumière, larges allées, ascenseur. Petit plus, juste en face ce trouve un calvaire, la vue y est impressionnante !

(Translated by Google) The museum is closed until 2022, but you have to drive 2 hours and arrive at the gate to find out. Well done communication, the tourist office, the town hall, just civil servants who don't do the job... (Original) Le musée est fermé jusqu'en 2022, mais il faut faire 2h de route et arriver devant la grille pour le savoir. Bravo la communication, l'office de tourisme, la mairie, que des fonctionnaires qui ne font pas le travail...

(Translated by Google) To see at least once.... We can't imagine what a president of the republic can receive as gifts, works of art, pieces of crafts which are also works of art.... You should allow between 1.5 and 2 hours to visit the 4 levels of exhibition, all for a price of €4.... (Original) A voir au moins une fois .... On imagine pas ce qu"un président de la république peut recevoir comme présents, des œuvres d'art, des pièces d'artisanat qui sont aussi des œuvres d'art .... Il faut prévoir entre 1H30 et 2H pour faire le tour des 4 niveaux d'exposition, le tout pour un tarif de 4€ ....

Fabulous lake for kids to paddle in, stand up paddle board, etc. Dogs are allowed. We went to the beach at the green shed (cabin verte) to the south of the lake. There's an aquapark with paddle boards to hire. A restaurant practically on the beach and a snack shack actually on the beach. Weather was perfect, but we'll still be back if it's not.

The lake is very calm. Even in high season there are hardly any people here. You can enjoy swimming in privacy. The entrance to the water is really very gradual.

It’s a beautiful lake with a nice 14km long hiking trails around it. We spent time around Lac des Settons and really enjoyed it. The lake is large, it was very quiet when we were visiting , and surrounded by forest, easy paths to walk with kids, and plenty of places to sit and watch the water. It is a great place for a day trip We would definitely come back but next time in summer.

Beautiful place to visit! It was raining when we were there and there were hardly no people. There are plenty of things to do around the lake, or in the lake and plenty activities for children. There are some restaurants around the lake. Everything was very calm and nice.

Beautiful place we went to the plage tranquille and found a nice spot where we could swim with our dog. There are lots of boats and watersports on the lake but it is still a beautiful spot.

A nice lake. You can walk around it, by the road or by trail. Approximately 14 km.

Discovered this wonderful place by accident. Wild swimming, forest runs and glorious cycling. Easy accommodation choices from shepherds huts, camping or chalets. We were here during the week in August and it was very quiet in the morning, getting busier in the afternoons. Sunday was manic until 7pm. Apparently though outside of French holidays you have the perfect retreat venue.

Nice little museum, but mostly with studies of his work. It is worth even so.

(Translated by Google) A few of Pompon's works are on display in the tiny municipal museum. Poor lighting, no museography, large "lines" on the display cases (??? see photos). The glass is untreated, so it has a mirror effect and is full of reflections, of you and other visitors, of the room, of the barely veiled windows. I don't regret going there, but I recommend the Musée d'Orsay instead. A world-renowned national museum, the resources implemented are obviously far superior to those of the small Saulieu museum, and it is the place that brings together the most Pompon sculptures. For Saulieu, one has the impression that they had difficulty filling their display cases; there is a bit of everything and anything. We go from Pompon to the local cook without really understanding why. Or they should have called it "the museum of old local glories," that would have been more accurate. On the other hand, the Saulieu Museum has no facilities: there are no public toilets; I didn't see them anywhere, and they aren't signposted either. But also, the museum is completely inaccessible to people with reduced mobility: there are flights of steps everywhere, and even two large staircases. A shame for a museum with some pretensions. (Original) Quelques œuvres de Pompon sont exposées dans le minuscule musée municipal. Mauvais éclairage, aucune muséographie, gros "traits" sur les vitrines (??? voir les photos). Les verres sont non traités, du coup, ça fait un effet de miroir et c'est plein de reflets, de vous et des autres visiteurs, de la pièce, des fenêtres à peine voilées. Je ne regrette pas d'y être allé, mais je vous recommande plutôt le musée d'Orsay. Musée national de renommée mondiale, les moyens mis en œuvre sont évidemment bien supérieurs à ceux du petit musée de Saulieu, et c'est l'endroit qui réunit le plus de sculptures de Pompon. Pour Saulieu, on a l'impression qu'ils ont eu du mal à remplir leurs vitrines, il y a un peu tout et n'importe quoi. On passe de Pompon au cuisinier local sans bien comprendre pourquoi. Ou alors ils auraient dû l'appeler "le musée des anciennes gloires locales", ça aurait été plus juste. D'autre part, le musée de Saulieu n'a aucun équipement : pas de toilettes accessibles au public, je ne les ai vues nulle part, et elles ne sont pas indiquées non plus. Mais aussi, le musée est totalement inaccessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite : il y a des volées de marches partout et même deux grands escaliers. Dommage pour un musée qui a quelques prétentions.

(Translated by Google) This museum is absolutely essential. One could almost say that the collection of original works by François Pompon rivals that of the Musée d'Orsay and other major museums, at least in terms of the number of works by François Pompon on display. But this museum doesn't just showcase the animal creations of the sculptor born in Saulieu; the collections also include local heritage (Gallo-Roman stelae, sacred art, works by Bernard Loiseau, etc.) and other animal sculptors who sometimes exhibited in the town's streets and left traces of their presence here. (Original) Ce Musée est absolument incontournable. On pourrait presque dire que la collection d’œuvres originales de François Pompon rivalise avec celle du Musée d'Orsay et des autres grands musées, en tout cas par le nombre d’œuvres de François Pompon exposées. Mais ce musée ne se contente pas de montrer les créations animalières du sculpteur né à Saulieu, les collections s'élargissent en effet au patrimoine local (stèles gallo-romaines, art sacré, Bernard Loiseau...) et à d'autres sculpteurs animaliers qui ont parfois exposé dans les rues de la ville et ont laissé ici quelques traces de leur passage...

(Translated by Google) I discovered the sculptor. His animals are more real than life. Very beautiful exhibition of all his works. A must-see. (Original) J ai decouvert le sculteur.Ses animaux sont plus vrais que nature.Tres belle exposition de toutes ses oeuvres.A voir absolument.

(Translated by Google) A friendly welcome, a very pleasant place, pieces that you discover little by little, a quality temporary exhibition where you meet the artist, an exhibition of the works of François Pompon and other artists. I had an excellent time. A big thank you! (Original) Un accueil sympathique,un lieu très plaisant,des pièces que l'on découvre au fur et à mesure,une exposition temporaire de qualité où l'on rencontre l'artiste, une exposition des oeuvres de François Pompon et autres artistes.J'ai passé un excellent moment.Un grand merci!

(Translated by Google) We had a wonderful time at this museum, housed in a magnificent building. The exhibits are very well presented. We highly recommend a visit. (Original) Nous avons passé un très bon moment dans ce musée logé dans un magnifique bâtiment. Les expositions sont très bien mises en valeur. Nous recommandons vivement sa visite.

(Translated by Google) A really nice museum with very beautiful works of art. (Original) Un musée vraiment sympathique et des œuvres très belles

It was the most beautiful place I visited in France, my favourite from the trip. It's a bit sad that the different rooms are not decorated, they have no furniture and are mostly empty inside, but all the buildings looks beautiful outside. The gardens are also great. Among all the destroyed and half reconstructed abbeysz, Fontenay stands out for its marvelous looks.

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.

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.

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

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.

A most beautiful abby with beautiful architecture, art work, gardens, and workmanship.

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

The main attraction in this museum is a beautiful large bronze vase, which was a burial gift for the so-called Lady of Vix . The lady must have been a princess of one of the Celtic tribes that lived in this area at the end of the first Iron Age, around 500 BCE. The other galleries have collections about the Gallo Roman times until present day and near the entrance is a section on natural history. There was a wall full of woodprint blocks, which was interesting.

An amazing place. Superb.

Very helpful and kind staff. I went to the museum specifically for the lady of vix burial goods. A little disappointed by the exhibit, it’s clear that the exhibit is still a work in progress. There was very little informative texts, especially at the start of the exhibit. The museum also displays the remains of the lady. The issue of displaying human remains is contentious at best, but even if it wasn’t I dont feel that the museum did it appropriately. The fact that the museum shows a reconstruction of her burial chamber just in front of the case containing her remains really emphasise the disrespect it is to have her lying on the floor, in the dirt.

Visited on a rainy day. Better than I expected from a small provincial museum.

The Vix crater is amazing

Beautiful museum with some impressive artifacts. Friendly staff and not busy at all, I was the only on there around mid-day.

Its a big museum. And you will surprise with many things that you never see before.

Beautiful museum with interesting exhibition The building is beautiful and makes the vist worthwhile. The 'wood' on top of the museum and the views all around are great. The exhibition is made interesting for young children as well in different ways. Especcially the small lego displays. Brilliant. It would have been even better if the campement outside of the museum could not just be looked at, but that one can actually go in there. In this respect it would also be nice to have more buildings from that long time ago rebuilt on the outside terrain which is very large. Parking is very easy and for free. The restaurant was closed when we were there, but on the outside of the museum there was a picknick place where one can get delicious sandwiches, french fries, something to drink. All very reasonably priced and fresh and with nice service. But no obligation to buy anything, you can eat what you bring along as well. The website says a visit can take up to 3 hours which we found a bit too much. All in all worth the trip and a good price-quality relationship.

I'm a Latin Teacher in the US. Wanted to visit this museum since it opened. 2 hours from Paris. We paid more for the fast train to get here in one hour. Stayed 2 hours for self tour inside and out. Took a taxi from Montbard to MuséoParc =35€. Fun day for a Latin Teacher and her husband who loves history. A great place for kids!

Very interesting place to visit while en route. Well curated displays with clear explanation of the siege of Alésia. Explanations in English and German as well as French.

When you want to know everything about the Battle of Alesia, when the legions of Julius Ceasar in 52 BCE defeated the Gallic tribes once and for all, this is the place to be. The building in which the museum is housed is in itself worth seeing. On the first level are the expositions with information in French, English and German. At the start is a silly video presentation, but further on you can watch a good one about the Battle of Alesia. On the top floor, you can go outside and watch the surrounding area and a remake of a Roman castrum or army camp. Inside the camp you can try your hand on Roman sports. When you come by bicycle you can park that about 100m from the entrance

Great place to visit. Well thought out museum that gives a very good insight into the Roman occupation of Gaul and the battle of Alésia. The displays are very informative. Don't miss the reconstructed fortifications outside the museum. The museum boasts a small restaurant where you can have a spot of lunch. There is an information package for teachers.

Amazing recreation of the battle of Alesia and related history

A very interactive and informative museum. All explanation available in French, English and German. We visited during the Easter break and the husband took part in an arrow shooting "war".

Lovely self tour of the chateau and the beautiful grounds.

Extremely beautiful castle with lush gardens, great for a morning or afternoon walk. The museum in the castle is super interesting.

A quiet place to wander around the gardens. Couldn’t visit the interiors because the castle was closing midday. I recommend checking the schedule because all places close before 12 and reopen at 14 around here. The gardens are well maintained

Nice castle. Easy parking and informed staff. Stayed around 2 hours.

Under some restoration works, the Chateau is still an interesting sight to visit if in the Burgundy region. The entrance fee is reasonable and includes a Guide. On Sunday, 26 June the afternoon the tour was guided by a young enthusiastic and knowledgeable fellow. Unfortunately, did not have the time to get his name. The visit was very interesting with an insight of the owner of the castle, customs, and people of the epoch. It will be a most to come back to see the whole castle restored to its past glory. The garden is not than expansive but is well kept and a great addition.

This is my un jour une Chateau in Bourgogne/Burgundy. Vraiment lovely & well preserved Castle Bussy Rabutin!!! Interesting History of the Owner & Society of the period. This Chateau very near to ALESIA MUSEUM is well worth any number of visits. A little Museum shop also. The staff were welcoming & informative.

Exceptional. Visited on the hop and turned out to be an excellent choice with its history brilliantly presented.

Beautifully restored cathedral church. Some brilliant new stained glass. No visitors Sundays unless attending services.

Brilliantly restored and lit. One can see the carvings on the portal and on the capitals as never before. It looks absolutely lovely.

Beautiful cathedral, worth the visit in a charming town

Impressive late Romanesque, early Gothic cathedral, very homogeneous in style. The main portal is well restored and very interesting. A "must see" in a quiet city, which also offers Roman remains: theater, city-gates, walls,...

5 star ⭐️

A well restored Romanesque cathedral hiding behind later additions. Simple and clean lines. Capitals and main entrance carved by Gislebertus in the 1100s.

Fantastic history to the place, but a bit disappointing as to the use/ framing of that history inside the building (bearing in mind it is an actively used Catholic church)

Great place to see how the Romans settled in france. Needs a bit of TLC.

Nice to see! Dont make a detour for it.

Good to see the substructure, otherwise not much survived

Very well preserved Roman amphitheatre, very much worth a visit if you are in the area. Free parking and free to enter.

Very well preserved, peaceful, and beautiful view. A good place to show older children a piece of history.

The Roman Amphitheatre has been renovated to a high standard, and is well worth a visit.

Open to the public. Well cared for but left in its natural state. A 15 minute stroll from here up to the cathedral. Overlooks a pretty lake.

We only used the cafe and sat in the sun but the cafe staff were very friendly and helpful and the castle (from the outside) is stunningly beautiful. It was a very pleasant way to spend an afternoon. The prices of the food and drink were very reasonable. Would definitely visit again.

An interesting medieval castle that has been converted over the years into a striking 17th-century castle. Little to no restoration has been done, so you can almost taste the authenticity. Admission is relatively high.

Beautiful castle next to Dijon. It’s worth to take a tour as you can see parts of the castle With a guided tour. Very authentic rooms with lots of history.

Commarin is registered as a Historic Monument , and is a Member of the Road of Dukes of Burgundy, the Route Historique des Ducs de Bourgogne. A little gem to visit!

Good place to visit. They keep all thing in good condition. I did not understand French, they give papers in English but have not papers in Thai haha.. Really big and beautiful castle.

Pretty cool little visit. You can go in there and check out the old house set up and there’s decent information. Grounds are beautiful. Maybe lacks excitement if you’ve visited other excellent chateaus.

Nice castle for a short visit. Belonging to the same family for the last 800 years.

A painfully over-restored castle. The newly restored right tower is not a sight to behold. Inside, however, many interesting details are still visible. Also of interest is the building's vertical open section, which reveals the medieval structure.

I loved this castle! It is well-restored and has an interesting history. It's wild to imagine walking on floor tiles that have been in use for maybe 900 years! There is just enough decor and information to give you a sense of the castle over the centuries... It feels a bit like a treasure hunt, following along with the story of the former inhabitants and the renovation process. Don't miss the lower level with the story of the renovations. The video at the end almost made me cry. Keep an eye on time because they do kick you out for their lunch break! The medieval garden was so well-tended, we loved all the happy herb plants with their corresponding labels. I also loved the colorful tiles in the bathroom. It's amazing how the visitors center was designed so as to be essentially invisible when approaching the castle. We also really enjoyed the saunter through the town to get to the castle. What a charming place! It's a great value for the price of admission... We paid 6 Euros and we were there for almost two hours. Would have stayed longer!

Fantastic castle with great audio visuals in 4 languages. Excellent exhibition detailing the recent renovation and lovely walled gardens. Perfect mornings entertainment for the family. Tremendous views of the surrounding countryside.

This is a very well maintained beautiful small château that has an audio self guided tour as well as regular tours (check with chateauneuf team for hours and languages). The small village where the château is located is a very quaint village with beautiful stone houses and quite a variety of small restaurants where you can havevlunch, dinner or just an apéritif or a coffee break. Checked some of the menus andcthe prices were quite reasonable . . Definitely recommended !

It is not expensive to visit, which is fair as a lot of the castle is not available to see. There are a lot of videos to watch about the renovation work which are quite interesting. There were a couple of primary school classes visiting when we went, so it was often difficult to see anything. It's not somewhere I would take the smaller grandchildren as it's quite bland and a lot of reading to do to understand it. Parking in the very pretty village and toilets near the gift shop.

Went with the family during our holiday. Kids (4 & 7yrs) loved it. Free entrance for kids, adults was not so expensive. (6eur p.p) (The souvenir shop itself was quite expensive) Keep in mind that between 12.30-14.00 visiting is closed. We spended ~1 hr in the château and also ~1hr in the village. Lots of art to be found, some restaurants but no grocery shopping.

Lovely place for a walk and some ice cream. If you have the time, take the full tour of the fortress. If not, enjoy the majestic renovations and the view. Carefully: avoid walking under the oaks- the caterpillars are toxic.

(Translated by Google) A real joy, this hike between vineyards and paths! Samuel is a super pleasant professional and very educational, I recommend! (Original) Un vrai bonheur cette randonnée entrée vignes et chemins ! Samuel est un pro super agréable et très pédagogue, je recommande!

(Translated by Google) Super welcoming and warm person, great hike we don't regret a minute. Magnificent landscape We will come back with great pleasure We recommend without hesitation. (Original) Personne super accueillante et chaleureuse , rando génial nous ne regrettons pas une minute. Paysage magnifique Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir Nous recommandons sans hésitation.

(Translated by Google) An exceptional experience! The guide was really warm and full of fascinating anecdotes about the vineyards and landscapes. He put us at ease from the start and we felt completely safe. The quad tour took us through varied and breathtaking panoramas. It was a great way to visit the region in places that are not very touristy; it was simply magical! 😍 (Original) Une expérience exceptionnelle ! Le guide était vraiment chaleureux et plein d’anecdotes passionnantes sur les vignes et les paysages. Il a su nous mettre à l’aise dès le début et on s’est sentis en totale sécurité. Le tour en quad nous a fait découvrir des panoramas variés et à couper le souffle. C'était un bon moyen de visiter la région dans des endroits peu touristiques, c’était juste magique ! 😍

(Translated by Google) A first in a VIP quad. Samuel is very kind and professional, a most pleasant moment, we crossed the vineyards and corners with a magnificent view of them 😌. A very good experience, I highly recommend. A memorable and very pleasant moment. (Original) Une première en quad VIP. Samuel est très gentil et professionnel, un moment des plus agréables, nous avons traverser les vignes et des coins avec une vue magnifique sur celles-ci 😌. Une très bonne expérience, je recommande vivement. Un moment marquant et très plaisant.

(Translated by Google) We had a great time with Samuel and our friends. We were beginners and everything went wonderfully well. Samuel is very professional, his advice is precise and valuable! The setting is perfect for taking in the sights and experiencing great sensations. We thank Samuel for his welcome and his friendliness. We recommend his hikes with our eyes closed. See you soon perhaps (Original) Nous avons passé un super moment en compagnie de Samuel et nos amis. Nous étions débutants et tout s’est merveilleusement bien passé. Samuel est très pro, ses conseils sont précis et précieux ! Le cadre est au top pour en prendre plein les yeux et vivre de belles sensations. Nous remercions Samuel pour son accueil et sa sympathie. Nous recommandons ses rando les yeux fermés. À bientôt peut être

(Translated by Google) Great experience, Samuel is a great guide, passionate and very kind. The ride was really pleasant passing through beautiful places. I really recommend it 😁 (Original) Superbe expérience, Samuel est un guide génial, passionné et très gentil. La balade était vraiment agréable en passant par des endroits magnifiques. Je recommande vraiment 😁

(Translated by Google) A memorable afternoon learning how to drive a quad bike safely, and a superb ride through vineyards, castles, and other magnificent Burgundian landscapes, all with a very friendly guide. It makes you want to come back and discover other parts of Burgundy. Thank you, Samuel. (Original) Une après-midi mémorable avec l'apprentissage de la conduite d'un quad, en toute sécurité, et une virée superbe à travers vignes, châteaux et autres magnifiques paysages bourguignons, tout cela avec un guide très sympa. Ça donne envie de revenir et de découvrir d'autres coins de la Bourgogne. Merci Samuel.

What a remarkable collection of machines. I particularly liked the Abarth car collection. The motorcycles were numerous most makes I’d never heard of. All of them are for sale if you have a barn big enough to accommodate them. There are agricultural machines, fire fighting vehicles and most impressive the aircraft. Not restored but left to weather and decay. So many that you can view close up.

Well, they do offer free parking on-site, so that's a plus. The place seems a bit neglected and dirty, but don't let that stop you from visiting. As I'm a USAF retired fighter aircraft mechanic, I visited just to see the aircraft. Sadly, you're not allowed to actually walk around them. You're only allowed to walk in front of them on a gravel pathway. Still worth a visit. The motorcycle museum was over the top impressive. Clearly this is their main focus. There is nothing special about going inside other than to see the motorcycle collection. On our vacation, we used this stop as a time filler along the driving route to Paris. About an hour away from Paris.

Amazing place to visit, especially for those who like cars, planes, and all things similar! Definitely worth checking out the grounds and walking among the exhibits. They also offer wine tasting on the grounds

It looks like some mad persons collected everything they could find and packed it into an old castle. Cars, fighter planes, fire trucks, bikes..... Sounds crazy but we loved it. You have to see it.

Exceptional castle with a great collection of Abarth cars, bikes and airplanes. Truly unique experience.

Had an amazing time here, great collection of cars and planes, something you not see very often. Really worth for money.

Stunning landscape even though during winter. The castle itself is well preserved with beautiful decoration. The vineyard surely gorgeous during summer time, but for now they are sleeping. The cars and motorcycles collection are crazy. They also have millions models of car, plane and service vehicles. The aircraft was packed in this place as well. You must visit if you are an aviation lover.

Pierre is the consummate host. He took almost 2 hours and let us taste some beautiful wines. We will definitely be back

The best wine tasting experience of our lives!! Pierre was so passionate and knowledgeable - he really took his time is explaining everything to us about how to distinguish differences between wines. We tasted more than 10 bottles in a tasting that lasted nearly 3 hours - best investment we could have made! And the wines were simply fantastic! Thank you so much for this experience!

This was the most in depth and educational wine tasting I've ever been on, lasting a couple hours. I am infinitely more knowledgeable about French wine, especially Burgundian wines, as a result. The tasting walks you through many different types of wine, including a sparkling and a creme de cassis in the end. It was all done in good humor with fun stories from our host Pierre. If you can get a reservation during your time in Burgundy, I would definitely recommend doing it.

Fantastic food. Creative and tasty. Simply choose from the daily menu(we had the lamb) limited seating so you must have a reservation as many people were turned away. We felt the service was average at best however the wine list was expensive and future many local superb choices

Great! We are always looking for a place where we can taste local wines and learn about the region. This is the place! The 3+ hour dégustation with Pierre is just what we were looking for. Learned a lot about the region, tried a variety of wines (4 whites, 4 reds, 1 crèment, 1 apéritif), and met great people. There is a 15€ fee per person. For the time, expertise, and delight of the experience, it’s so worth it! We have been traveling all over France and this is exactly what we hoped we could find in so many towns, but haven’t. What a delight!

Great wine testing experience. The owners are friendly and share their knowledge with passion. We learnt a lot and hopefully will be less ignorant next time we order some wine :). Definitely recommend going to their cave. Their homemade cassis liquor and Cremant is also priceless.

Extremely friendly service with an extensive tasting of various levels of Burgundy wines and a detailed explanation of each wine. Five whites, five reds, a sparkling Burgundy, and finally a kir royale (Champagne flavored with a fruit liqueur) made with creme de cassis. It takes a couple hours but is entertaining and informative, well worth the time. Make a reservation due to the length of the tasting, and they try to group customers by language.

Self guided tour and tasting for 25 euros. Fantastic cellars, well laid out with informative video stations. For the tasting of 6 wines at the end Leane was professional and knowledgeable. We bought quite a few wines so maybe think about giving part of the initial fee back?

I regret our decision to visit this winery. While the cellars are interesting given their length, they are not worth seeing for the price. There is no proper greeting or personal guide, a small amount of audio/video in a few spots, no explanation or opportunity to ask questions. A big sales pitch at the end to purchase their expensive wines. Not at all worth the price.

We did the self-guided tour. It was very informative and the cellar was impressive. We also had a tasting at the end of 3 white and 3 red wines. We would definitely recommend this tour.

Malika was one of the best wine tasting ambassadors we have ever had. We were in the regular tour and she recognized that we were interested in 1er Crus. 15 bottles of tasting later we placed our order for 24 bottles of outstanding bottles. What a great experience! We will visit her every time we are in Beaune!

We did not enjoy this tour. It was raining, and they didn't even open the doors to let people in. There is little information on a self-tour, and the wine was the smallest amount I have seen in a tasting! It's all about trying to sell their wine. The cellars are large, but not to the standard of other tours.

This was a very nice chateau. The self guided tour was actually very pleasant. I love old cellars and seeing dusty bottles of goodness is really cool. The self paced tasting was pretty incredible. There were attendants if you had questions, but they let you "taste" as much as you wanted. A little dangerous for Americans but we kept it classy...mostly. We did talk to a sommelier about wine and ended up doing a private tasting with some very cool Irish folks. The wines were waaaaaayyyy out of our price league, but it was an awesome experience. We did buy a pricey bottle for our 1 year old to open on her 21st. She better enjoy it! Overall this place is classy, nice, ancient, and not too stuffy. Highly recommend it for the value.

We had an absolutely perfect time here. The tour is very interesting as the cellars are just enormous. The highlight, for us, was the tasting at the end. We had an almost hour long conversation, tasted some great wine, explored all their options, and couldn't have asked for more. Worth a visit.

Really loved the audio guide that gave great information but was entertaining the way it is done. Took us about an hour and a half to go through and a great picture of the non wine history in Beaune. Especially liked the pharmacie room and the presentation of every day life in those times.

This was definitely the highlight of our visit in Beaune. The building used to be a hospital for poor people and is now very well restored. Entrance fee is Euro 12 - you can book online or pay at the spot. The roof and the building itself are very beautiful but they cannot be seen from outside. You need to purchase a ticket. I am glad we did.

Truly beautiful: the roof, courtyard, musuem displays, the numerous works of art. Very well curated, easy to understand the history and acts of charity carried out here. The Last Judgement altarpiece is a true masterpiece and is not to be missed, very powerful Practically had the place to ourselves after 6

Great place to learn about how medicine was practices since the 15th century. Well restored and well presented. Their audio guide is an excellent teaching and learning tool, especially the “if you would like to learn more” green button.

Step back in time of old style hospital. Magnificent building with a tiled roof you can see best from inside the large courtyard. Well worth the entry fee. Booklet or headphones self audio tour are included with ticket price.

Working for a Hospice charity, I enjoyed seeing the granddad of Hospices in Beaune. This town was caring for the vulnerable from before my country was even discovered. Amazing tour and worth the ticket price to enter.

A must have seen in Beaune. Yes the roof is great. But for me the history of the very old hospital and its foundation fascinates me more. You get an audioguide, which I highly recommand. The tour is about 1 to 1,5 hours. A lot old hospital furnitures and equipment. Entrance was 12€, which is ok for such an historic place!

We had a wonderful experience with their guided tasting tour. My husband and I paid for the tasting, while our son accompanied us without participating, as he’s not into wine. The group size was limited to 10 people, but it ended up being just the three of us. Our guide spoke excellent English and shared his deep local wine expertise throughout the tour. We tasted four red wines, including a Grand Cru valued at around USD 295 per bottle (based on my later research), and three white wines featuring two premium crus. We were very impressed with the wine selection and overall tasting experience. The next day, when we dined at a local Michelin-starred restaurant, the sommelier recommended a red from the same winery as the first red we tasted (Marsannay 2021, approximately USD 64 per bottle market value or $85 in a Lyon restaurant ) to pair with our meal, which included both fish and chicken. Pinot Noir from Burgundy is well-structured and far more sophisticated than many Napa counterparts, which I find somewhat overpriced. The flavor profiles vary greatly depending on the winery and vintage. The Chardonnay also stood out, especially when served at the proper temperature. We particularly enjoyed the Saint-Aubin Premier Cru Les Champlots 2022 Blanc from Domaine Gilles Bouton et Fils (Vivino rating 4.0). Its floral and fruity notes of peach, apricot, and lemon, combined with a buttery hint and balanced acidity, made it exceptionally refreshing on an early summer day. We purchased a bottle and savored it back at our hotel. The wine glasses we used during tasting became a store souvenir. It’s a pity that both red and white Burgundy wines are quite delicate and don’t travel well in summer heat. Nevertheless, this historical church-turned-boutique wine market is a true gem. I highly recommend this guided tasting experience, especially for visitors from outside Europe. Good value with pleasant surprises.

Our group of 4 did a private wine tasting with Andréa and it was fantastic. He was so knowledgeable and took his time in taking us through each wine and helping us to appreciate their special qualities. Would highly recommend this experience.

Absolutely loved our experience at Boutique Wine Market! The self-paced wine tasting through the cellar was fantastic for our small group of 3. Tasting 8 wines, including 3 premier cru, was a highlight, and the massive maps added depth to the experience. In just one hour, we learned so much and enjoyed every moment. A big shoutout to the team for their incredible wine knowledge and hospitality. Highly recommend this gem for any wine enthusiast!

We took a 7 glasses wine tour in the store which has a great ambiance. The only downside of the tour was the wine itself. Even the more expensive and possibly better wines were not to the liking of a group of 6 persons. The fact that it was unanimously off was odd. Especially considering the price.

Our small group of 4 really enjoyed this wine tasting experience to go at your own pace through the cellar. We tasted 8 wines that included 3 premier cru and learned a lot from this experience and massive maps- overall a great 1 hour wine tasting for our small group! Big thanks to Amelia for sharing her incredible wine knowledge with us too.

Beautiful decoration inside. Wine tasting available.

I have been in Beaune a few times and Marche aux Vins is a fantastic place to purchase wine to be delivered to the US. Having used their expertise and purchasing some fantastic Puligny Montrachet white wines I love Bourgonone wines and this wine merchant has them all.

Beautiful church with amazing colored windows

Very pretty check the owl on the l’est with your left hand for good luck!

Awesome catholic gothic style church ⛪️

Another handy bicycle sharing station in Dijon just on the same street as Église Notre Dame de Dijon. Not much to write except it's a tribute to this city of Dijon for maintaining this very convenient and efficient transportation alternative. It's pretty easy to use, just follow the instructions on the station's automation machine and all will be a smooth ride around this beautiful city.

Beautiful church in the heart of the old town.

Very nice and full of secrets

Very good, super

Cool and iconic in Dijon... easy to find. It's nice to find it without Google maps to make it for Cool... just follow the signs on the street floor.

A modern old town, just follow the golden arrows for sightseeing. The shops are neat and orderly. I saw people slipping after the rain because the floor is slippery. It is recommended to wear shoes a good shoes. There is a restaurant that supports Down syndrome. I recommend you try it.

Palm-sized and polished by countless hands, the little owl carved into Notre-Dame’s wall turns a side lane into a ritual. Touch with your left hand and make a wish; the brass pavement plate with the owl logo marks the stop and small arrows carry you along Dijon’s Parcours de la Chouette. This is the route’s namesake and most photographed moment: modest stone, big civic idea. I like how the trail knits small details to major landmarks - marker, brief engagement, onward wayfinding - so one carving speaks to grander sites across the old town.

Super nice tour especially for kids which are keen on discovering the next owl of Dijon on the way. All nice attractions can be seen on this journey.

Great mid evil city with not a lot of tourists. Great wines from around the region, many fine restaurants and a truly great French market place

Loved randomly following footpath markers to discover iconic landmarks in Dijon. You can buy a €4 map from the tourist office and do it in an organized manner or just set yourself a challenge to see how many you can find on your travels.

I like it - brings good luck if you place your right hand on it :) A tip from a local: Once there, make sure to check the rooftop of the building to the right of the owl, you'll find beautiful owl and cat.. keeping an eye on the city ;) (photo below)

The rooms are beautiful. Lots of classic old works, a few modern works, so not very impressive for me. Admission is free, so it's worth seeing the architecture. Beware, there's a trap on the first floor, you'll never get out without asking... we weren't the only ones. Fortunately, the lovely security staff are there to help.

We were greeted by very friendly staff who explained the museum's layout. This museum is large, entry is free, and there are several floors of exhibits to see. The grounds around the museum are picturesque as well. Enjoy!

A free art museum! It was a treat, of course. I'm not an expert, but I think their collection was very good, based mostly on the Duc's collection. Don't miss the Duc and Duchess's tombs! Everything was in french and it wasn't very crowded, even on a Saturday and even with people fleeing from the rain, like we were.

The Best Things in Life Are Free Well, that’s certainly true for the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Dijon. I first discovered it a few years ago while tracking works by Vieira da Silva and Nicolas de Staël—and since then, it has become an almost obligatory stop on the way to or back from the South. Just three hours from Luxembourg, and each visit brings something new. This time, a megalomaniac Chinese painter exhibited right in front of the tombs of the Dukes of Burgundy—a juxtaposition as unexpected as it is striking. And if you’re traveling with children, don’t miss the fantastical animals of Pompon. A place where history, discovery, and wonder are all free of charge.

Incredible museum. Very rich collection and well displayed and organised. Free to hold your bags in lockers and the staff are friendly and professional. Highly recommend visiting here!

The Dijon Museum of Fine Arts is well organised and an example of a must see museum outside of Paris, London, etc. There's everything from beautifully curated medieval art to sculpture to art and photography of the 1900s and 2000s. As a bonus, it's free to enter. Most definitely a not to be missed attraction in Dijon.

Just around the corner from our apartment was the gallery, it was fabulous, great works of art, by all the usual suspects, paintings and sculptures, a good 2 hours will suffice this wonderful painting by Tissot was the icing on the cake

Unfortunately when I was there they had only guided tours. And I was just to late for the 11:30 tour. So I had to console myself having a look at the small free exhibition in the entrance

Lovely and quiet. Great place to break off from the Burgundy food and drink party.

An hour and a half of dry historic lecture. You see in 3 buildings where they have reconstructed scenes badly. There is really nothing original left there. I thought we at least would get to see the cheese being made but no. Sold in shop but no tasters. Do not take kids they would be so bored. Could have read all they said in a history book.

what a disappointment! we would NOT recommend it (abbaye de Fontenay yes!) - no original buildings on site, not one. - you visit 4 rooms, that's it (and not even originl buildings, sorry to insist) - no garden to visit, there is just a plain field next to it - visit only with a guide, which means you either have to book in advance or check the times - you dont get to see the cheese factory either - and if you were hoping for a bit of cheese tasting at the shop.... well you're not at the right place.

Ok, not much to see but peaceful get away

Difficult to get in, check carefully the conditions. Inside only with the guide, few times a day. Yes, it was during a weekday after the main season, but during about 40 minutes around we could see dozens of people coming and going away with disappointment.

Closed until after Easter, though from what is visible, not much of interest to those visiting historical sites