Marcigny

Marcigny is a commune in Saône-et-Loire in eastern France, situated at about 240 meters elevation and spread across roughly 18 square kilometers. It serves as an administrative hub for several surrounding municipalities and provides coordinated services to the wider area.

The establishment of the first Cluniac convent for women in 1056 made Marcigny a center of religious authority in medieval times. This monastery shaped the town's importance in French religious life for centuries.

Ceramic craftsmanship remains part of the town's identity through Emile Henry, a manufacturer that produces quality cookware from local workshops. The brand represents a tradition of skilled production that has made the area known for fine pottery work.

As an administrative center, the town offers practical services including waste management and public transportation that connect it to surrounding areas. The infrastructure is organized to meet the daily needs of visitors and residents in this rural setting.

Adela of Normandy, mother of King Stephen of England, spent her final years at the monastery here before dying in 1137. This royal connection reveals how significant the place was in European history.

Location: Saône-et-Loire

Location: arrondissement of Charolles

Elevation above the sea: 267 m

Shares border with: Baugy, Artaix, Chambilly, Saint-Martin-du-Lac, Semur-en-Brionnais

Address: 71110 Marcigny, France

Phone: +33385250351

Email: mairie.marcigny@wanadoo.fr

Website: http://marcigny.fr

GPS coordinates: 46.27472,4.04139

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43