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Tournus

Tournus is on the Saone River in the Saone-et-Loire department of southern Burgundy.

The highlight of a visit (and probably the reason for a visit) to Tournus is the Abbey of Saint-Philibert de Tournus. The abbey dates from the 10th century, and the mosaics inside from the 12th century.

The abbey is probably the oldest Roman style abbey of its kind still standing, and is a very fine building indeed, calm and reflective with some very intersting features.

Tournus itself is centred around the abbey, and has a good selection of alleys, nice houses, artsy shops and restaurants to explore.

The part of the town along the river Saone is also worth an amble!

 

Tournus: tourist information, map, travel plans and gites

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Places to visit - Tournus

Explore places within about 70 kilometres on a map at Visit Tournus.

Some of the closer places are listed below (distances from Tournus are approximate and direct - as the crow flies. Only places listed on the france this way site are shown!)

• Chalon-sur-Saone Burgundy town at 25 km
• Cluny Burgundy abbey at 31 km
• Cormatin Burgundy town at 24 km

 

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