Tournus, Medieval commune in Saône-et-Loire, France
Tournus is a commune nestled along the right bank of the Saône River, featuring a compact medieval town core surrounded by quieter residential areas. The town center includes public squares, traditional stone buildings, and a riverside setting that draws visitors year-round.
The town grew around the Saint-Philibert Abbey in the early medieval period, which became its religious and economic center. Over centuries, this monastic foundation transformed into a trading post where river commerce shaped the town's prosperity and layout.
The Abbey Church of Saint-Philibert dominates the town's character, standing as the visual and historical heart that shapes daily life and visitor experience. Walking through the streets, you sense how deeply this religious structure has influenced the community's identity and gathering spaces.
The town is best explored on foot, with the river serving as a natural guide for orientation. Several accommodations and dining options are distributed throughout, making it convenient to spend a full day visiting the main sites and local restaurants.
The birthplace of painter Jean-Baptiste Greuze, this town celebrates its connection to the 18th-century artist through local displays and heritage recognition. Visitors often discover this artistic link while exploring the town's cultural institutions.
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Church of St Philibert
497 m
Saint-Philibert church of Tournus
271 m
Hôtel-Dieu de Tournus
93 m
Église Sainte-Madeleine de Tournus
175 m
Église Saint-Valérien de Tournus
378 m
Ancien couvent des Récollets de Tournus
386 m
Nécropole des Près-de-l'Eau
1.2 km
Pierre Fiche
3.4 km
Chapelle Saint-Laurent de Tournus
977 m
Monument aux morts de Tournus
287 m
Puits du presbytère de Lambres
1.7 km
Musée bourguignon Perrin de Puycousin
109 m
Église Sainte-Cécile de Lacrost
1.5 km
Notre-Dame-la-Brune
521 m
Église Saint-Loup de Boyer
4 km
Maison aux Chimères de Tournus
305 m
Lavoir de Lacrost
1.7 km
Hôtel Jean Magnon de Tournus
55 m
War memorial of Lacrost
1.5 km
Chapelle de l'ancien couvent des Récollets de Tournus
369 m
Maison Monière de Tournus
75 m
Pipe organ of Saint-Philibert de Tournus Abbey
532 m
Maison Guichard-Jeanton de Tournus
65 m
Maison de l'Escargot de Tournus
49 mLavoir de Julienne
2 kmLavoir de l'Ormeteau
2.4 kmLavoir, Mérimée IA71000908
905 m
Palais de Justice de Tournus
111 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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