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.

(Translated by Google) Very nice visit to Buffon Park with a very well-documented guide. (Original) Très belle visite du parc de Buffon avec une guide très documentée.

(Translated by Google) No visit to the tower possible (Original) Pas de visite de la tour possible

Pretty gardens and old fortification with a tower. Quiet and nice views over surround areas. Worth a visit if you are in town.

Surpringly nice park

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful tower, beautiful panorama (Original) Très belle tour, beau panorama

(Translated by Google) It is the perfect place to have a panorama of the town of Montbard. The garden giving access to the tower is very dry in this season but the monuments including the Aubespin tower are well highlighted in this place. We can imagine the naturalist Buffon making his observations. (Original) C’est l’endroit parfait pour avoir un panorama de la ville de Montbard. Le jardin donnant accès à la tour est bien sec en cette saison mais les monuments dont la tour de l’Aubespin sont bien mis en valeur dans cet endroit. On peut imaginer le naturaliste qu’était Buffon faisant ses observations.

(Translated by Google) Very nice tour in the park (Original) Très jolie tour dans le parc

(Translated by Google) Thank you for this visit and this view from 46 m high (Original) Merci pour cette visite et cette vue a 46 m de haut

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful panorama in my memory which dates back to 1966 but you have to go up there. (Original) Très beau panorama dans mon souvenir qui remonte à 1966 mais Il faut y monter.

Quite nice and impressive by nice weather

Not soo interesting for me.

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(Translated by Google) A fairly large, free city museum, which is great! And there's free parking nearby! A receptionist is really friendly and attentive, ready to answer your questions (great!!!) A museum with permanent exhibitions, as well as temporary ones. Large, well-maintained gardens to stroll around. Perfect for a stroll. (Original) Assez grand musée de ville gratuit, ce qui est super ! Et avec un parking pour se garer aux alentours qui est gratuit lui aussi ! Une dame d’accueil, vraiment super souriante et à l’écoute pour répondre à vos questions (au top !!!) Un musée avec des expositions permanentes, ainsi que des expositions temporaires Des grands jardins, pour se balader autour, et très bien entretenu Parfait pour faire une balade

(Translated by Google) A very interesting museum in the heart of Montbard Park, with a rich and interesting collection. Buffon's works and discoveries are explored with interest in a well-designed museum. The exhibition on fantastic creatures adds a playful touch, making it perfect for a family outing. Admission is free, and the staff is very welcoming. (Original) Musée très intéressant au cœur du parc de Montbard, aux collections fournies et intéressantes. L’on parcours les travaux et découvertes de Buffon avec intérêt, dans une muséographie bien réalisée. L’exposition sur les créatures fantastiques vient ajouter une pointe ludique rendant l’ensemble parfait pour une sortie en famille. De plus, l’entrée est gratuite et le personnel très accueillant.

(Translated by Google) An unforgettable visit to the Buffon Museum in Montbard! An extraordinary and extraordinary place, both rich in history and discoveries. The guide was very knowledgeable and dynamic, making the visit lively and exciting. The scenography is fantastic, we let ourselves be completely carried away. Special mention for the temporary exhibition on imaginary animals, absolutely breathtaking! Not to be missed. (Original) Une visite inoubliable au musée Buffon de Montbard ! Un endroit extra et extraordinaire, à la fois riche en histoire et en découvertes. La guide était très compétente et dynamique, rendant la visite vivante et passionnante. La scénographie est formidable, on se laisse complètement emporter. Mention spéciale pour l’exposition temporaire sur les animaux imaginaires, absolument à couper le souffle ! À ne pas manquer.

(Translated by Google) We only visited the museum. Original, but nothing more. Buffon, a man with a very rich life... A few beautiful pieces, however. (Original) Nous n'avons fait que le musée. Original, mais sans plus. Buffon, personnage à la vie très riche... Quelques belles pièces, cependant.

Staff is friendly. The problem is the management. Very poor standard of rooms. At the 70's all development of this hotel stopped. Make use of this hotel when there is no alternaive. The quality of the food is reasonable. Wrong balance in price and quality. Montbard needs better!

Not a place I would revisit. Not particularly clean and food not enjoyable. Felt as if it was reheated and not cooked fresh.

Didn't stay but convenient place to have a drink while waiting for arrivals at the station.

Terrible service, toilet was broken, staff was very unfriendly

Food was awful.

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(Translated by Google) Rooms: The rooms are large but very poorly maintained. The problem isn't housekeeping, but rather the general lack of maintenance of the building. A broken and leaking shower, mold visible in the bathroom and even on the bedroom ceiling. The television only offers four or five working channels. The Wi-Fi is almost unusable due to poor bandwidth, and 4G reception is very poor due to the thickness of the walls in this old building. Service: The welcome is... atypical, and depends a lot on the manager's mood. You get the feeling she's overwhelmed by events. Sometimes, she can be downright rude to some guests. Breakfast, charged at €9, is very disappointing: a frozen croissant and pain au chocolat, individual portions of jam, industrial fruit juice, and basic coffee. Forget scrambled eggs: if you ask for them, the manager will make it clear she doesn't want to make them. Also note: a persistent odor in the reception area, a mixture of damp, dog odor, and tobacco, because the manager smokes inside... Very unpleasant. Location: The hotel is ideally located, right next to the train station, with accessible parking. A perfect location for travelers, but unfortunately the rest of the hotel isn't as good. Fun fact: If you're having a drink on the terrace, don't plan on using the restrooms: they're "broken"... except for the manager. 😄 Conclusion: This hotel could have real potential thanks to its location, but the current management is clearly dragging it down. A major effort in maintenance and a better quality of service would be essential. As it stands, it's difficult to recommend it. Perhaps it's time for the manager to sell her business before the place falls completely into disrepair. (Original) Chambres : Les chambres sont grandes mais très mal entretenues. Le problème ne vient pas du ménage, mais clairement du manque d’entretien général du bâtiment. Douche cassée et fuyarde, moisissures visibles dans la salle de bain et même au plafond de la chambre. La télévision ne propose que 4 ou 5 chaînes fonctionnelles. Le Wi-Fi est quasiment inutilisable faute de débit, et la 4G passe très mal à cause de l’épaisseur des murs de cette vieille bâtisse. Service : L’accueil est… atypique, et dépend beaucoup de l’humeur de la gérante. On a la sensation qu’elle est dépassée par les événements. Parfois, elle peut se montrer franchement désagréable avec certains clients. Le petit-déjeuner, facturé 9 €, est très décevant : un croissant et un pain au chocolat surgelés, de la confiture en portions individuelles, un jus de fruit industriel et un café basique. Oubliez les œufs brouillés : si vous en demandez, la gérante vous fera clairement comprendre qu’elle n’a pas envie d’en préparer. À noter aussi : une odeur persistante au niveau de l’accueil, mélange d’humidité, d’odeur de chien et de tabac, car la gérante fume à l’intérieur… Très désagréable. Emplacement : L’hôtel est idéalement situé, juste à côté de la gare, avec un parking accessible. Un emplacement parfait pour les voyageurs, mais malheureusement le reste ne suit pas. Petite anecdote : Si vous buvez un verre en terrasse, ne comptez pas aller aux toilettes : elles sont « en panne »… sauf pour la gérante. 😄 Conclusion : Cet hôtel pourrait avoir un réel potentiel grâce à son emplacement, mais la gestion actuelle le tire clairement vers le bas. Un gros effort d’entretien et une meilleure qualité d’accueil seraient indispensables. En l’état, il est difficile de le recommander. Peut-être serait-il temps pour la gérante de céder son commerce avant que le lieu ne tombe complètement à l’abandon.

What a lovely local restaurant:) The chef/owner brings out wines galore and a four course meal for €20. Not just about the value but the conviviality and service were wonderful. We will definitely come back when we move to France!

The owner is very nice. This place offers good wines and delicious food. One of the best steaks I have ever had, and in general in the top 3 places I've eaten in in France. If you're around you should go there. The local is rather small but cozy even if made a bit chaotic by the boxes of wine. The owner is also the chef and a sommelier, and provides a genuine service at the table. The atmosphere is made Spanish by the music, and part of the food and wines. The prices are definitely low for the quality and another great advantage of this place.

Amazing tiny place. I got the menu, and all the three and a half courses tasted very very good, with a very reasonable price. It is cooked and served by one guy, who seemed very enthusiastic and definitely loves cooking. If you are in the area, it is definitely recommended! (Also one of the best steaks I have eaten)

Simple menu, but good food! You really get a lot for that price. White and red wine included (which were great as well)

A small, intimate restaurant run by a passionate professional. Very good value for your money! Highly recommended!

Delicious food, great wines, cozy setting and wonderful service. I recommend

such friendly service and great value for money, delicious food and wine. Spanish atmosphere with Pan-European cuisine - and you can buy direct from the cook/waiter if you enjoy his wines! paradise! The best meal in Burgendy

Supermarket cafe that is above average. Good range of food and drink. Pleasant dining area with some nice views. Friendly staff.

Nothing was clean, I saw one staff member flicking food from a table onto the floor! Staff are the rudest people I’ve ever met. Terrible!

I have visited this restaurant for lunches several times. Good service and very jolly.

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Very interesting place to visit if you are in the region. Full of history. You will need 1 1/2 hours to visit.

Mildly interesting. The main problem is hidden. The tickets used to pay for the restoration, which was mostly done by volonteers. When it was almost finished, the owner decided to get the management back in order to collect the reward .. (Edit) the answer of the owner does not address the fact that they let the city managed the place until it became profitable, then the owner took back the management...

Great place to visit if your passing by Buffon, Montbard, the forge of Montbard is a historical place where thry used to produce iron so you get to see many places like the dorms of the workers and their families and the working place with its equipements as well as many halks of seevices and other uses and the buildings are integrated with nature with the artifical canal of the river that was made to pass water for hydrolic machines uses and there is courtyards around it with gardens on the other side,very beautiful

Super place to visit, great guided tours in a number of languages, a real insight into early iron making

Interesting visit if you're into industrial history and are ready to take some time reading the supporting material.

Fascinating place! Not a huge place but we had a guide in English with further explanations around. GOod value for money

Very interesting

Very nice place and been remodernised since last there. My steak was under cooked and my partners chicken which was also under cooked which wasn't good. Sent my steak back to cook some more but again cooked more on the outside than inside, disappointing,any chef should know that chicken needs to be thoroughly cooked. Saw another table send food back to the kitchen. The standard is diffrent to the previous owner probably wont go back.

The food and drinks are fine, friendly staff. Menus for €25, so price-quality is excellent. The portions of the starters and main course could be a bit bigger, but overall a good lunch.

I didn't stay in the hotel. I went the restaurant. I have been there à number of times when I am in Burgundy. I really love it. Staff v friendlyand the quality of food is excellent .

We stayed next door in the le prieure and dined in the logis restaurant. Fantastic food and very friendly service.

One of these better restaurants arround. Certainly not too expensive. Great quality food for the price. Nice location at the Canal du Bourgogne.

Lunch was formidable. Highly recommend this nice place. Would come back again

Older historic hotel. Close to everything. Parking was convenient