Montbard

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Montbard

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Montbard is a commune and subprefecture located in the Côte-d'Or department of eastern France. It is home to the historic Forges de Buffon and is situated near the UNESCO-listed Abbey of Fontenay. The town served as the residence of the naturalist Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon.

Statistics

Area

46.37 km²

Population

4,639

Location