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Religious Heritage CenterCluny Abbey
Cluny Abbey was founded in 910, and played an important political role, with famous abbots such as Richelieu and Mazarin. Following the Benedictine rule, the abbey served as a model for many monasteries in Europe, with its Romanesque church, whose vaults could reach 30 meters high. Most of the buildings were destroyed after the French Revolution.
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A fine ascentGrand Site Solutré Pouilly Vergisson
Signposted footpaths allow you to explore the Solutré Pouilly Vergisson site without ever seeing a car. Try your hand at climbing the Roche de Vergisson or the Roche de Solutré, where you can see all the landscapes of the region from its 492-metre summit.
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Discover BrancionMedieval site of Brancion
At the top of a hill, discover Brancion, a small village where time seems to have stood still. Renovated by an association of enthusiasts, the City has regained its medieval character. Visit thechurch of Saint-Pierre, with its murals and modern stained-glass windows, and the château, built between the 11th and 12th centuries by the Dukes of Brancion and later the Dukes of Burgundy.
