Fontenay Abbey
Marmagne, France
The best preserved early Cistercian abbey in France, founded in 1118 in a quiet wooded valley. The bare church, cloister and water-powered forge are all intact.
- Nearest town
- Marmagne, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 47.6389, 4.3890
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Camping municipal Les TreillesCampsite4 km from Fontenay AbbeyTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping Municipal AlésiaCampsite12 km from Fontenay Abbey · 66 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Aire de camping-car de Semur-en-AuxoisMotorhome stopover16 km from Fontenay AbbeyMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Aire pour camping-cars du camping du Lac de PontMotorhome stopover19 km from Fontenay AbbeyMotorhomes
- Camping GCU de Frôlois Le VallonCampsite22 km from Fontenay Abbey · 25 pitchesTentsCaravans
- L'aire de camping car LaignesMotorhome stopover23 km from Fontenay Abbey · 8 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityFree
All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Fontenay Abbey?
Fontenay Abbey is in Marmagne, France, at GPS 47.6389, 4.3890. It is about 30 km from Noyers.
Can you camp near Fontenay Abbey?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping municipal Les Treilles, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Fontenay Abbey?
Fontenay Abbey is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Chablis, Vézelay and the Morvan.
What is there to see near Fontenay Abbey?
Places worth a stop nearby: Vézelay Basilica (52 km), Lac des Settons (56 km), Château du Clos de Vougeot (67 km) and Hospices de Beaune (76 km).
When is the best time to visit Fontenay Abbey?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)