FamxplorParay-le-Monial
What to expect
Paray-le-Monial is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France. The town is mainly known for its Romanesque church of the Sacré-Coeur and as a place of pilgrimage. It was built starting in the 12th century as a small-scale version of the Abbey of Cluny. The Hôtel de Ville, in Renaissance style, is also one of the historical monuments. Another major building in Paray-le-Monial is Saint Nicolas' tower, built during the 16th century, which hosts different exhibitions but mainly mosaic exhibitions. The area's primary industry is agriculture, in particular beef cattle farming, and the area is known for its charolais cattle
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Activities: We visited the Sacré-Coeur basilica of Paray-le-Monial. We took photos from different locations like Promenade de la Bourbince and Parc des Chapelains. We also enjoyed the Jardins du Cloître and the historic center
Highlights: We loved the basilica, a masterpiece of Romanesque art, and the Jardins du Cloître were exceptional! We enjoyed strolling through the paved streets of the center, filled with shops ✨