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Montbard

Bourgogne, France · Europe

About Montbard

Montbard sits on the route: 25 minutes from Venarey-les-Laumes, 48km from Basilica of Vezelay.

Montbard is a town located in Bourgogne, France. With a population of 5,737, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Montbard sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Montbard to your route.

About Montbard

Montbard (French pronunciation: [mɔ̃baʁ] ) is a commune and subprefecture of the Côte-d'Or department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France. Montbard is a small industrial town on the river Brenne. The Forges de Buffon, ironworks established by Buffon, are located in the nearby village of Buffon.

Read more There has been a cricket team in the town since 1993.

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Where is Montbard located?

Montbard is located in Bourgogne, France, Europe. The coordinates are 47.6229 latitude, 4.3370 longitude.

What is the population of Montbard?

Montbard has a population of approximately 5,737 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
5,737
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Bourgogne
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
47.6229, 4.3370

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Montbard

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Basilica of Vezelay

A masterpiece of Romanesque architecture crowning a hilltop, a historic starting point for the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage.

48 km · about 55 min drive

racetrack

Circuit de Dijon-Prenois

Fast, sweeping circuit in the Burgundy hills, immortalised by the wheel-banging Villeneuve-Arnoux duel at the 1979 French Grand Prix; still busy with track days and historic racing.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Montbard

  • 74 kmRoute des Grands Crus60-km wine road from Dijon to Santenay through Burgundy's Côte d'Or, stringing together Gevrey-Chambertin, Vougeot, Romanée-Conti and Beaune along UNESCO-listed climat vineyard walls.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Montbard.

Venarey-les-Laumes

🇫🇷 France

13 km awayPop. 3,447

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15 km awayPop. 1,011

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16 km awayPop. 5,124

Ancy-le-Franc

🇫🇷 France

21 km awayPop. 1,089

Vitteaux

🇫🇷 France

29 km awayPop. 1,161

Tanlay

🇫🇷 France

31 km awayPop. 1,143

Châtillon-sur-Seine

🇫🇷 France

32 km awayPop. 6,939

Avallon

🇫🇷 France

35 km awayPop. 8,740

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