"Cluny: Horses,History ,Food and Wine" Cluny by christine.j

Cluny Travel Guide: 28 reviews and 75 photos

Cluny today is a small town in the Bourgogne, with all the good food and good wines this area in France is famous for. But for almost 500 years the largest christian church was standing there,the Cluny Abbey.
You can still see parts of it.

Apart from all this I like to stay in Cluny when I'm visiting nearby Taizé, as I prefer a hotel bed to the bunk bed or the tents in Taizé. Probably a sign of old age approaching very fast.

In July 2008 I went back to Cluny for my third visit. I just like it as much as ever. There is a wonderful mixture of relaxed French countryside and services for tourists.

I know I will be back.

Spring is coming

During the first days of our stay in Cluny in March 2006 it was raining, on the last day it was snowing heavily.So I took a picture of the flower stall on the street which gave us hope that spring was indeed coming.

spring is coming

Pros and Cons

Pros:A beautiful small town in France
Cons:Parking inside the old part is a nightmare

Last visit to Cluny: Jul 2008
Intro Updated Jul 27, 2008
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Reviews (8)

The oldest house in Cluny Favorites (1)

I cannot tell you much about the oldest house in Cluny, so I cannot make this a "what to do" tip. It's just a very nice... more travel advice

Inside Cluny, WALK! Transportation (1)

The old part of Cluny is the most interesting, but it's a nightmare to drive there. There's no need to, as there is a... more travel advice

Excavations of the abbey Things to Do (3)

Next to the church and the museum there is the excavation site. It's open and you can walk around freely. The Hôtel de... more travel advice

Horses Things to Do (3)

In Cluny there is a large place for the raising and training of horses, the Haras National.In March 2006 we didn't see... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
Sleeping right next to the abbey
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Comments (17)

balhannah Nov 14, 2011 at 10:05 PM Report Abuse

The old Abbey sounds interesting, and what a good price for the meal, would go there for sure!
TheWanderingCamel Dec 22, 2008 at 5:58 AM Report Abuse

Isn't it great when you go back somewhere you really like and find it's as good as you remembered? I would love to visit Cluny some time, so important once and now just a small town. leyle
robertgaz Nov 25, 2007 at 4:55 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for sharing the cute corners of Cluny!
uglyscot May 19, 2007 at 6:52 AM Report Abuse

Interesting old house, and the caves would be a good place to visit. Interesting page.
evaanna May 6, 2007 at 2:21 AM Report Abuse

Lovely little town. The ancient abbey and the oldest house in Cluny look just great. Lucky you to have met the old man.
matcrazy1 Feb 19, 2007 at 10:37 AM Report Abuse

Cluny looks a lovely, old, little town. Thanks for very good hotel tip. I'd like to visit the caves of Azé, too. I like your story on the oldest house in Cluny!
Ekaterinburg Jan 17, 2007 at 1:21 PM Report Abuse

I love monasteries and the towns surrounding them. Cluny looks absolutely beautiful :)) Katherine.
Luchonda Jan 11, 2007 at 2:34 PM Report Abuse

MMM, Crémant de Bourgogne and an open fireplace, can it be more romantic. :)
scottishvisitor Dec 5, 2006 at 1:55 PM Report Abuse

Ah Silent Night = how appropriate I have read references to Cluny Abbey in Scottish Churches = very interesting
JLBG Nov 18, 2006 at 8:32 PM Report Abuse

Cluny is an absolute must see and your page reminds me that I have only visited it once, a long time ago and should visit it again! Thanks for sharing!