The town of Montbard in the Brenne Valley, the origions of the name is uncertain, "Mont - Bardes", from Duides Gauls. The main hill which stands out of the landscape offers an ideal location to defend the valley. During the middle ages, the Burgundy Dukes often stay at the fortified chateau. If 1590 the town is beseiged by the Duke of Nemours. The most influencial person throughout history from Montbard, Georges-Louis Leclerc, Count of Buffon, (1707-1788), his studies in Bontany where of great importance. As the town is quite large with regards to others along the canal, you'll find most things, nearby supermarkets, a main shopping street. The railway station which has a rare TGV stop, (as part of the TGV train is built in Montbard).