Pontigny

Pontigny (French pronunciation: [pɔ̃tiɲi]) is a commune in the Yonne department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in north-central France.

Pontigny
Choir of the abbey church
Choir of the abbey church
Coat of arms of Pontigny
Location of Pontigny
Pontigny is located in France
Pontigny
Pontigny
Pontigny is located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Pontigny
Pontigny
Coordinates: 47°54′28″N 3°42′42″E
CountryFrance
RegionBourgogne-Franche-Comté
DepartmentYonne
ArrondissementAuxerre
CantonChablis
Area
1
11.92 km2 (4.60 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2020)[1]
754
  Density63/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
89307 /89230
Elevation102–183 m (335–600 ft)
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

Sight

Its principal distinction is as the home of Pontigny Abbey.

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