Cluny

Cluny

Cluny is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in eastern France, located 20 km northwest of the departmental capital Mâcon. The city developed around the Catholic Cluny Abbey, founded in 910 AD by William the Pious, Duke of Aquitaine.

Cluny is a city rich in historical and cultural heritage. Although the former Cluny Abbey has suffered damage and looting over the centuries, its surviving ruins still silently convey the unique spiritual allure of its time. Not to be missed local attractions include the 11th-century Abbey of Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul, the Château de Cormatin from the era of Henry IV, the National Stud Farm, and the Museum of Art and Archaeology.

In addition, visitors can camp in beautiful parks and lush botanical gardens, shop for traditional handicrafts at various stores, and enjoy cuisine at the numerous restaurants and bars.

Cluny

Must-visit reason: Home to the Cluny Abbey in France

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: France[France]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Bourgogne Region [Burgundy Region]

City where the attraction is located: Cluny [Cluny]