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7 Sights & Landmarks in Cluny That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Cluny, France including Berze le Chatel, Abbey of Cluny, Haras National de Cluny, Tour des Fromages, Eglise Notre-Dame de Cluny, Eglise Saint Maurice, Eglise De L'assomption.
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1. Berze le Chatel
2. Abbey of Cluny
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,077 reviews
Founded in 910, Cluny Abbey radiated across Europe throughout the Middle Ages, with its large abbey church of exceptional proportions : "The Maior Eclesia".The highest vaults of the Romanesque world still bear witness today to this gigantism. The remains of the vast restored abbey church and the sites of the 18th century buildings were renovated for the occasion of the 1100th anniversary of the abbey's foundation; they encourage rediscovery of this unique place. A 3D film and virtual reproductions complete the tour and illustrate the majesty of what was Christianity's largest church. Move the screens to discover the abbey just as you would have found it in the 15th century!
Reviewed By athyoz - Liverpool, United Kingdom
I would definitely recommend a visit to Cluny Abbey. I would also recommend that you purchase the audio guides as well. Although nearly all of the huge church was dismantled for building stone after it was sold to builders merchants after the revolution, the visit is excellent in conjuring up the grandeur and majesty of what was the biggest church in Christendom for 400 years. We went on a stonkingly hot day in early July, so we kept out of the sun as much as possible, which meant that we also kept out of the extensive Abbey grounds as much as possible. Even so, our visit lasted more than 2 hours, with plenty left to see and do to make a further visit worthwhile the next time we are in the area. The 3D film show at the beginning of the visit is outstanding.
3. Haras National de Cluny
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4.0 based on 82 reviews
Véritable lieu dédié au cheval depuis l’empire napoléonien, le Haras national de Cluny se dessine au pied de la célèbre abbaye. Aujourd’hui, il fait partie du groupement d’intérêt public « Équivallée – Haras national de Cluny » qui s’attache à promouvoir et à valoriser le cheval à Cluny. Les visites guidées ou libres vous feront découvrir les lieux emblématiques du Haras, en passant par les écuries où sont logés les chevaux. Au fil de la visite, vous en apprendrez plus sur l’histoire de ces bâtisses emblématiques, de l’époque de Napoléon jusqu’à aujourd’hui, en passant par la grande période où les Haras étaient dédiés à la reproduction équine. Si vous vous sentez l’âme d’un détective, n’oubliez pas votre loupe pour tenter de résoudre Les Enquêtes du Haras ! En famille ou entre amis, c’est en autonomie que vous partirez à la recherche des indices vous permettant de résoudre chaque enquête… Vous pourrez également vous laisser tenter par l’un de nos spectacles!
4. Tour des Fromages
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4.0 based on 77 reviews
The Tower, once part of the wall surrounding the abbey, used to be called “tour des feves”, will allow you to keep unforgettable memories of your visit to Cluny. From the top of the tower, you can discover an extraordinary panorama on the abbey-city and also a photography exhibition presenting the arievements of Friends de Cluny heritage association. Warning, for people with reduced mobility, the Tour des Fromages has 120 steps ... Entrance by the tourist office. Consult the opening hours of the tourist office which can vary according to the season.
5. Eglise Notre-Dame de Cluny
6. Eglise Saint Maurice
7. Eglise De L'assomption
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