Places to visit

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The principal attraction of Stigny village itself, is its timeless peace and serenity in picturesque surroundings.

Nearby places of interest:

Vezelay - Stunning Basilica Ste-Madeleine, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Fontenay - 12th century Cistercian monastery – showing what Fountains Abbey would be like if not sacked during the excesses of the Reformation.

Noyers and Montréal - Two of the prettiest medieval villages in France.

Morvan -Wild natural park area, with forests, lakes, peaks and mountain streams.

Maulnes - The only pentagonal chateau in France – currently undergoing a fascinating restoration.

Lac du Marcenay - Good lake-side spot to relax with bar/restaurant.

Chablis - World famous wine centre.

The river valleys of - the Seine (yes, the same - not far distant!), the Yonne, the Serein, the Armançon, the Cure.

Countless small towns and villages - whose beauties remain undiscovered by guidebooks and where the aged widows look as if they have come straight out of central casting.

Beaune - Capital city of Bourgogne and wine centre

Dijon - Bustling city with charming medieval centre,

Both Beaune and Dijon are rich in history, architecture, art and gastronomy, and both are great for a cosmopolitan contrast to the rural charms of the Burgundian countryside.

Troyes - Charming small city with historic medieval centre, and great shopping.