Top 12 things to do and attractions in Cluny

(Translated by Google) A public and well-maintained green space. Recently mowed grass and properly pruned plants. The round tower with the classic "pencil" roof located on the perimeter walls is very beautiful. Unfortunately, we noticed some abandoned dirt (bottles and various pieces of paper), a sign that even in these latitudes there are uncivilized people (amateurs), probably less numerous and repeat offenders than ours. (Original) Uno spazio verde pubblico e ben manutenuto. Erba falciata di recente e piante potate a dovere. Molto bella la torre tonda con il classico tetto “a matita” posta sulle mura perimetrali. Purtroppo, abbiamo notato un po’ di sporcizia abbandonata, (bottigliette e cartacce varie) segno che anche a queste latitudini vi sono degli incivili (dilettanti), probabilmente meno numerosi e recidivi dei nostri.

(Translated by Google) Magnificent park for walking or picnicking 👍 (Original) Magnifique Parc pour se promener ou picniquer 👍

(Translated by Google) The park is located in the enclosure of the old abbey. Children have games adapted to their age at their disposal: 3 to 6 years old...so with mom or dad. To see, for all, the Fabry tower and its "pepper pot" roof with niche and machicolation at the corner of the abbey park. View from rue de la Porte des Prés in Cluny. (Original) Le parc est située dans l'enclos de l'ancienne abbaye. Les enfants ont à leur disposition des jeux adaptés à leur âge : 3 à 6 ans...donc avec papa ou maman. À voir, pour tous, a tour Fabry et son toit en "poivrière" avec créneau et machicoulis à l'angle du parc abbatial . Vue depuis la rue de la Porte des Prés à Cluny.

(Translated by Google) Very nice park with a closed playground area so I find it good for the little ones (Original) Très beau parc avec un coin air de jeux fermer donc je trouve bien pour les petits

(Translated by Google) Very pretty park with the added bonus of a view of the abbey. A park which allows you to appreciate the magnificent facade of the abbey. Shaded ideal for a picnic. Right now we can enjoy the Wednesday evening markets. Much nicer than when they were in town... More room to sit, you can take the time to stroll around the artisans and food stalls (Original) Très joli parc avec en prime une vue sur l'abbaye. Un parc qui permet d'apprécier la magnifique façade de l'abbaye. Ombragé ideal pour une pique nique. En ce moment, nous pouvons profiter des marchés du mercredi soir. Bien plus agréable que lorsqu'ils étaient en ville... Plus de place pour s'asseoir, on peut prendre le temps de flâner auprès des artisans et des stands de nourriture

(Translated by Google) Very pleasant park to unwind towards the view of Labbey. (Original) Parc très agréable pour décompresser vers la vu de labbey .

(Translated by Google) It's all in the Name... Magnificent park located in the center of Cluny. A haven of peace for tourists or locals, this park is a must-visit if you pass through this city steeped in history... So without hesitation and above all, without any moderation. Enjoy your visit! (Original) Tout est dans le Nom... Magnifique parc situé au centre de Cluny. Havre de paix pour touristes ou autochtones, ce parc est à visiter impérativement si vous passez dans cette ville chargée d'histoire... Alors sans hésitation et surtout, sans aucune modération. Bonne visite !

Not open but nice Facility

(Translated by Google) Renowned for its enchanting equestrian shows, the stud farm offers magical moments for the whole family. Themed events are often offered. Access to the park is free, but the stables and museum can be explored via enriching guided tours. A unique immersion into the equestrian world and its history awaits you. A must-see for horse and history lovers. (Original) Réputé pour ses spectacles équestres enchanteurs, le Haras offre des moments magiques pour toute la famille. Des animations thématiques sont souvent proposées. L'accès au parc est libre, mais les écuries et le musée sont à explorer via des visites guidées enrichissantes. Une immersion unique dans le monde équestre et son histoire vous y attend. Un incontournable pour les amoureux des chevaux et d'histoire

(Translated by Google) We were introduced to Equivallée's autumn shows for the first time. The artistic staging and the technical level of the artists and horses blew us away. The 'close' atmosphere linked to the big top allows for something we've never seen elsewhere in 'historical' equestrian shows. (Castles, etc.) (Original) Vous avons découvert pour la première fois les spectacles d'automne d'équivallée. La mise en scène artistique et le niveau technique des artistes et des cheveaux nous ont soufflé. L'atmosphère 'proche' liée au chapiteau permet quelque chose que nous n'avons jamais vu ailleurs dans des spectacles équestres 'historiques'. (Châteaux ...)

(Translated by Google) A very friendly place, full of history and run by a top team! Plan a visit to the abbey at the same time and a short stroll through the very old and beautiful little streets of Cluny. (Original) Un lieu très sympathique, chargé d'histoire et animé par une équipe au top! Prévoir la visite de l'abbaye en même temps et un petit tour dans les très vieilles et très belles petites rues de Cluny.

(Translated by Google) The August 2025 equestrian show was completely crazy ☹️😟🙃 Accustomed to quality shows in previous years, featuring vaulting, dressage, and band, this year was a huge disappointment with a totally offbeat and crazy show..... We don't go to the Cluny stud farm for this kind of bourgeois program!!!! (Original) Spectacle équestre du mois d'août 2025 complètement frappadingue ☹️😟🙃 Habituée, les années précédentes, à des spectacles de qualité où voltige , dressage et harmonie sont de mise, grosse déception cette année avec un spectacle totalement décalé et déconnant..... On ne va pas aux haras de Cluny pour ce genre de programme bobos !!!!

(Translated by Google) Great city to visit, very good restaurant I recommend (Original) Super ville à visiter, très bon restaurant je conseils

(Translated by Google) It has become a simple riding school, a riding school but no longer a stud farm and without guided tours you no longer enter the stables which seem to be rented for private horses (Original) C’est devenu un simple manège, une école d’équitation mais plus un haras et sans visites guidées vous ne rentrez plus dans les écuries qui semblent être louées pour des chevaux privés

Beautiful tower still in medieval style. Climb the wooden stairs and high ceiling rooms to experience the restoration of different city parts. Kids under 6 are free. Wooden stairs are not very safe for kids under 6 years old so take care. You can view the whole village!

Topically old Bourgognien village. Very nice to walk around.

(Translated by Google) Breathtaking view of the entire city and Cluny Abbey. The climb to the tower is done by stairs, 120 fairly steep steps with landings. (Original) Vue imprenable sur toute la ville et l abbaye de Cluny. La montée de la tour se fait par escaliers 120 marches assez raides avec pallier.

(Translated by Google) Great views suggested by the tourist office next door. (Original) Superbes vues suggéré par l'office du tourisme qui se trouve à côté.

(Translated by Google) Panoramic view of the town of Cluny You have to climb 120 steps to enjoy it Admission ticket available on its own or in conjunction with the ticket to visit Cluny Abbey and the Museum of Art and Archaeology (Original) panorama sur la ville de Cluny Il faut monter 120 marches pour en profiter Billet d’accès à acheter tout seul ou jumelé avec le billet de visite de l’Abbaye de Cluny et du musée d’art et d’archéologie

(Translated by Google) We climb a few floors to admire a panoramic view of the entire town of Cluny, and spot the remarkable buildings thanks to the signs installed at each viewpoint. It helps you get your bearings. Entrance is via the tourist office. A combined ticket for the abbey/museum/tower/monks' chapel in Berzé is available, which can be done in two days. Everything is interesting. Free for children except for the tower, which is managed by the town, which is a shame... (Original) On monte quelques étages pour admirer un panorama sur toute la ville de Cluny, et repérer les édifices remarquables grâce aux panneaux installés à chaque point de vue. Ça permet de se repérer. L'entrée se fait par l'office de tourisme. Possibilité de billet jumelé abbaye/musée/la tour/chapelle des moines à Berzé à faire en 2 jours. Tout est intéressant. Gratuité pour les enfants sauf la tour gérée par la ville, dommage...

(Translated by Google) Magnificent panorama for €1.50 (under 26s). I wouldn't recommend it to people with a fear of heights, but otherwise it's worth the detour. ++ The tourist office staff is very friendly! (Original) Magnifique panorama pour 1€50 (-26ans), je déconseille quand même aux personnes qui ont le vertige mais sinon ca vaut le détour. ++ Le personnel de l'office du tourisme est très sympathique !

Beautiful Abbey. The 3D displays and movies show how splendid this Abbey has been. Audiotour recommended

Used to be the center of Christendom. Mostly ruins, but still lots there to see. Amazing digital recreations of the Abbey. Never really understood that until the 1400's this was the largest cathedral in Christendom - much bigger than St. Peters of that day. A combination of religious politics and the reformation in France changed all that. Much of the Abbaye was destroyed during the reformation. The digital exhibit expertly guides you through the transformation of the Abbaye over time.

Cool Abbey with a nice history. Surprised at how influencial it was over the years. Audio tour worth getting though it's a little clunky.

Layers of history are on display, with excellent 3D displays showing past-to-present contrasts and changes. Look out for the freestanding screens placed around; move and touch them to see the hidden layers. It's cool even on a very hot day, so it offers a break from the summer heat.

Going there was not super planned for us on our holidays. But it absolutely was worth it! The place is spectacular. Super big with nice explanations and visuals on how it looked once it was build. We were really in the atmosphere of medieval period !

This beautiful little town has a lot to offer if you're cruising through the back roads of Burgundy, and the Abbey is a spectacular way to spend the day if you enjoy history and ancient buildings. Besides the ruins and restorations, there are 3D films and models to dazzle you. Don't skimp on adding the Tour des Fromages toi your visit (spoiler alert - it's nothing to do with cheese). Don't be put off by the declaration of how many steps there are to climb, the view is worth it.

It is unfortunate that a majority of the place was dismantled and sold off. The place is in a constant state of renovation. There was a nice film explaining the history and the audio guide helped walk us through what was left on the place. Stepping outside and seeing where the footings are represented on the ground shows the shadow of the size of the Abby at one time. So little is left that I don’t know if the money to learn about it is worth it.

I would have appreciated acknowledgment of my presence, especially as eye contact was made, instead of having to wait for the ´conseillère en sejour’ to finish what she was doing before being greeted to the office. I requested an entry to the Abbey and was surprised to be told the price was 11€50, as I had previously read that the visit was 9€50. I quickly realized, when I was given two tickets, that the young lady had sold me an entry to the ‘Tour de fromage’ and although I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the Tour I am disappointed that I was not correctly informed of my choices and felt deceived.

There is free wifi! :D

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(Translated by Google) Visited on August 19, 2025. Magnificent historic center. A must-see. (Original) Visité le 19 aout 2025. Magnique centre historique. Un incontournable.

(Translated by Google) A highly recommended city tour. Our guide (a tall, dark-haired young woman whose first name I unfortunately forgot) captivated us despite the heatwave. Her explanations gave us a more in-depth look at the medieval buildings and their architectural riches. We will never see the city in the same way again after this tour. (Original) Visite de la ville à recommander chaudement . Notre guide ( une grande jeune femme brune dont j' ai malheureusement oublié le prénom ) a su nous captiver malgré la canicule . Ses explications nous ont donné un regard plus affûté sur le bâti médiéval et ses richesses architecturales. On ne voit plus la ville de la même manière après cette visite.

(Translated by Google) Knowledgeable professionals who help you discover the abbey and the medieval town through very interesting guided tours. (Original) Des professionnelles erudites qui font découvrir l abbaye et la ville médiévale à travers des visites guidées très intéressantes.

(Translated by Google) On my way back from the south to Paris, I took a break in Cluny, easily accessible from the A6. A must-see for architectural history enthusiasts and lovers - wonderfully presented by the tourist office guides. An atmosphere, an energy, a medieval history - a must-see. A must-see. (Original) En rentrant du sud vers Paris, je me suis offerte une pause à Cluny, très facile d'accès depuis l'A6 : Un site incontournable pour les amateurs et amoureux de l'histoire de l'architecture - merveilleusement présenté par les guides de l'office du tourisme. une ambiance, une énergie, une histoire médiévale, incontournable A visiter absolument

11.50€ to see the tower, museum, and to walk around the little that's left of the Abbey. The whole place, especially the museum, is very badly in need of an intervention! Little is in any language except French. Some signs have some English and German but the movie and written brochures are only in French. The models are difficult to interpret with labels or "Vous Etes Ici" red dots. This is a major site, drawing many international visitors, but it obviously scorns non-French speakers. Experts in museum signage and visitor understanding and engagement are desperately needed! No mention of the Cluny tapestries. I'm very disappointed.

(Translated by Google) 🟠 You must visit the abbey before coming to the museum to better understand the history of the place. 🟠 There is a short film which traces the history of the portal with explanations on the pieces which were found. 🟠 Interesting little visit, remember to come in the summer to be able to take advantage of the room upstairs which is closed outside the summer period. (Original) 🟠 Il faut visiter l'abbaye avant de venir au musée pour mieux comprendre l'histoire du lieu. 🟠 Il y'a un petit film qui retrace l'histoire du portail avec des explications sur les morceaux qui ont été retrouvés. 🟠 Petite visite intéressante, pensez à venir l'été pour pouvoir profiter de la salle à l'étage qui est fermée hors période estivale.

(Translated by Google) Too bad we can't give it a 0. The receptionist is cold and awful... She also didn't bother to tell us that the museum was free for under-26s, we had to ask her. In short, nothing interesting, I don't recommend it. (Original) Dommage qu’on ne puisse pas mettre 0. La dame de l’accueil est froide et excécrable… Elle n’a pas non plus pris la peine de nous informer de la gratuité du musée pour les -26 ans, nous avions dû lui demander. Bref, rien d’intéressant, je vous le déconseille.

(Translated by Google) Lots of interesting reading, an audio guide would be ideal to summarize the information. Very friendly staff from checkout to the last room. I promise I won't touch the marble. (Original) Beaucoup de lecture intéressante, un audio guide serait l'idéal pour synthétiser les informations. Personnel très sympathique de la caisse à la dernière salle. Promis je ne touche pas au marbre.

(Translated by Google) Above all, the welcome was perfect, well done to the staff. However, the museum's collections are unfortunately rather poor and the museography is non-existent. Efforts to highlight archaeological finds must be continued; this is essential so that we can imagine Cluny before its destruction (an effort which is also bearing fruit at the abbey). (Original) Avant toute chose, l'accueil était parfait, bravo au personnel. Cependant, les collections du musée sont malheureusement plutôt pauvres et la muséographie est inexistante. Les efforts de mise en valeur des trouvailles archéologiques doivent être poursuivis, c'est essentiel pour qu'on puisse imaginer Cluny avant sa destruction (effort qui porte par ailleurs ses fruits à l'abbaye).

(Translated by Google) Absolutely worth seeing! Very friendly welcome. (Original) Absolut sehenswert! Sehr freundlicher Empfang.

(Translated by Google) To better understand the importance of the abbey, particularly through a film. A small Romanesque house for children is present at the entrance to the museum to have a little fun (Original) Pour mieux comprendre l'importance de l'abbaye notamment à travers un film. Une petite maison romane à destination des enfants est présente à l'entrée du musée pour bien s'amuser un peu

(Translated by Google) Beautiful magisterial monument located on the Place de la Paix. (Original) Beau monument magistral situé sur la place de la Paix.

(Translated by Google) Macon War Memorial. (Original) Monument aux morts de Macon.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful monument. If you are tempted by a visit to the interior, pay close attention to the 6 guard dogs who live inside: they bite. (Original) Très beau monument . Si vous êtes tentés par une visite de l'intérieur , fait bien attention au 6 chiens de gardes qui logent a l'intérieur : ils mordent .

(Translated by Google) A park in the middle of the city, nothing original or very attractive (Original) Un parc au milieu de la ville rien d original ni de bien attirant