Montbard, Administrative commune in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, France.
Description
Montbard is a commune in Burgundy-Franche-Comté situated near the Brenne River and covering a large rural area. The terrain varies in elevation, creating a landscape with different topographical features throughout the territory.
History
The town marked an important moment in French-English relations when Anne of Burgundy married John of Lancaster, Duke of Bedford in 1423. This union represented a significant diplomatic connection between the two nations.
Culture
The Forges of Buffon reflect the metalworking traditions that shaped the region's identity through the work of naturalist Georges-Louis Leclerc. This place shows how craftsmanship became woven into the local character over time.
Practical
The train station offers direct connections to Paris and Dijon, making it easy to reach from larger cities for a day visit. Good transportation links mean visitors can easily explore the area and surrounding points of interest.
Did you know?
The Burgundy Canal runs through the area, creating a network of waterways that shape the region's character. This waterway historically served as an important transport route and continues to define the landscape today.
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Abbey of Fontenay
4.3 km
Parc Buffon
306 m
Hôtel de Buffon
258 m
Église Sainte-Urse de Montbard
272 m
Château de Saint-Rémy
3.3 km
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montbard
162 mCarmel of Saint-Rémy
3.4 km
Église de l'Immaculée-Conception de Marmagne
2.3 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Crépand
2.4 km
Église Saint-Pierre-Célestin d'Arrans
8.2 km
Église Saint-Denis de Fain-lès-Montbard
5 km
Église Saint-Gengoult de Nogent-lès-Montbard
3.7 km
Église Saint-Paul de Montbard
195 m
Fontenay Abbey church
4.4 kmPont-canal de Montbard
788 mMaison de l'Arquebuse de Montbard
418 m
Chapelle Saint-Antoine de Cruchy
5.7 kmHommage à Simone Veil
485 mBust, Work of art
202 mWork of art
292 mMemorial, war memorial
2.4 kmMonument aux Morts
2.3 kmBuffon
450 mDaubenton
312 mMemorial, war memorial
243 mMemorial, war memorial
3.6 kmWayside cross
3.4 kmWayside cross
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