France · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Full-Day Burgundy Tour to Fontenay Abbey and Semur-en-Auxois

1 Day Round trip from Burgundy Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Tour the 12th-century Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
02 Explore the remarkable medieval village of Flavigny
03 Walk through fortified Semur-en-Auxois along the Armançon river
04 Discover the Château de Bussy-Rabutin in northern Burgundy

Explore northern Côte d'Or on a full-day tour from Dijon or Beaune, featuring the UNESCO-listed Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay, one of the best-preserved abbeys in France. Continue to the medieval village of Flavigny before discovering Semur-en-Auxois, a fortified town set along the Armançon river. This cultural journey offers a rich introduction to Burgundy's religious heritage, historic architecture, and charming countryside towns.

Enjoy a tour of the 12th-century Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay, one of the best-preserved abbeys in France and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Dijon, Beaune, Burgundy

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Abbey of Fontenay, Flavigny and Semur-en-Auxois

Departure from Dijon, with departures from Beaune also possible.
Enjoy a tour of the 12th-century Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay, one of the best-preserved abbeys in France and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Continue to the village of Flavigny with your Burgundy tour guide.
Embark on a short walking tour of Semur-en-Auxois, a fortified medieval town through which the Armançon river flows.