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Abbey of Fontenay

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Abbey of Fontenay

France
Best timeJun–Sep
Set inFrance
In season~75°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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36–81°F
CurrencyEUR
LanguageFrench
TimezoneUTC+01:00
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jun–Sep. Go in May for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 51%
WarmestJul · 81°F
WettestDec
Best windowJun–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Abbey of Fontenay is a former Cistercian abbey located in the commune of Marmagne, near Montbard, in the département of Côte-d'Or in France. It was founded by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux in 1118, and built in the Romanesque style. It is one of the oldest and most complete Cistercian abbeys in Europe, and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Sep, the 4 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Champagne
100 mi away
Pere Lachaise Cemetery
125 mi away
Catacombs of Paris
126 mi away
Musée d'Orsay
127 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Abbey of Fontenay?

The best time to visit Abbey of Fontenay is June–September, in France.

Where is Abbey of Fontenay?

Abbey of Fontenay is in France.

What is Abbey of Fontenay known for?

The Abbey of Fontenay is a former Cistercian abbey located in the commune of Marmagne, near Montbard, in the département of Côte-d'Or in France. It was founded by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux in 1118, and built in the Romanesque style. It is one of the oldest and most complete Cistercian abbeys in Europe, and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981.

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