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Abbaye de Cîteaux
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Near Clos de Vougeot at St-Nicolas-lès-Cîteaux is the Abbaye de Cîteaux, where the austere Cistercian order was founded in 1098 by Robert de Molesmes. The abbey has housed monks for more than 900 years. From D996, follow signs that point the way along a short country road that breaks off from the road to Château de Gilly, a four-star hotel.
- Address: Off D996, Clos de Vougeot, 21700 | Map It
- Phone: 03-80-61-32-58
- Cost: €7 guided tour
- Hours: May-Sept., Wed.-Sat. 9:45-12:45 and 2:15-6, Sun. noon-6:30; see Web site for tour times.
- Website: www.citeaux-abbaye.com
- Location: Clos de Vougeot
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