Abbaye de Cluny

Founded in 910, the Abbey of Cluny dominated Europe throughout the Middle Ages with its abbey church of extraordinary proportions: the "Maïor Ecclesia". The highest vaults in the Romanesque world still bear witness to its gigantic proportions. Discover the Jean de Bourbon chapel, restored and enhanced by the stained glass windows and contemporary altars by the artist Sarkis! Witness to the daily life of the monastery, the Farinier, built in the 13th century, has preserved its original framework. It now houses capitals from the choir of the abbey church. The lower part of the cellar is also open to the public.

Cluny Abbey renewed its grandeur in the 18th century with the complete reconstruction of the monastic buildings, which the monks only used for a few decades. In the vastness of the cloister and galleries, the footsteps of the monks in procession can still be heard...

What's new?

Discover the permanent exhibition of Cluny's monetary treasury: hundreds of silver coins minted in Cluny, 21 gold Almoravid dinars and an exceptional signet ring!

Visitors with disabilities can be offered a dedicated service tailored to their needs, depending on their disability and the facilities available. Facilities to help visitors understand and learn more about the monument, and to enhance the quality of their visit, are available throughout the tour of the monument.

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