INTRODUCTION
The “Romanesque Road” program in Southern Burgundy aims at connecting about one hundred 11th and 12th century churches and chapels that are wholly or partially Romanesque. The density of Romanesque buildings is so great in this limited area that it has been called a “Romanesque Garden”.
HISTORY
In the heart of the Charolais-Brionnais, the basilica of Paray-le-Monial is a masterpiece of Romanesque art. It is a reflection, unique in Burgundy and in the whole of Europe, of the great abbey church of Cluny III, the biggest church of medieval Christendom, which was demolished after the French Revolution.
Logically, the tour of Romanesque churches in Brionnais starts at Paray-le-Monial. Its basilica belongs to the masterpieces of Romanesque art in Burgundy and, moreover, permits to visualise, even in reduced shape, the gone magnificence of Cluny.
OPENING HOURS
From 17th March until 17th November 2019)
Monday closed
Tuesday – Sunday and holidays from 10.00 – 18.00
CONTACT
Association Monastere de Visitation Association
13 Rue de la Visitation
71600 Paray-le-Monial
France
+33 3 85 81 09 95
Sanctuaires de Paray-le-Monial
Place du Cardinal Perraud
71600 Paray-le-Monial
France
+33 03 85 81 62 22
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