Sort car hire in Montbard at our local branch, or organise it before you arrive. This small industrial town, located in the Bourgogne region of Eastern France, is the perfect based to explore Bourgogne. Hiring a car in Montbard allows you to travel to the Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay, in nearby Marmande, as well as journeying further. Chateau Chaumont, a beautiful castle on the Loire, is accessible at under an hour and a halfs drive from Montbard. Visit the MuseoParc Alesia for a lively telling of the siege of Alesia, which brings an ancient tale alive for adults and children both.
Exploring the chateaux of the Loire
Even nearer than Chateau Chaumont, hiring a car in Montbard enables you to visit the Chateau of Tanlay, a great example of the limestone, Renaissance castles which are common on the Loire River. Rent a car in Montbard and the chateau of Ancy le Franc is even closer, under a 30-minute drive away. For those less interested in French chateaux, Montbard can offer fishing, tennis, bowling and horse riding, so there really is something for everyone. Head to cinema Le Phenix to relax and catch a film, though you might need to brush up on your French!
