Abbaye Notre-Dame de Citeaux

Top 3% of attractions in Burgundy
7/10

4 expert reviews

“Set amid bucolic scenery between Dijon and Beaune, this original abbey of the Cistercian monks was founded in 1098.”

– Lonely Planet

Fodor's Fodor's
"Robert de Molesmes founded the austere Cistercian order at this abbey near Clos de Vougeot in 1098, and the complex has housed monks ever since. " Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"A major seat of Christianity in the West, after a troubled start, Cîteaux abbey enjoyed a golden era thanks to the impetus of the future Saint Bernard, who made it a spiritual school." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
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"It has become a venue for performance art...its exceptional acoustics have also earned it the honour of playing host to an International Baroque Music Festival." Full review



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