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Paray-le-Monial

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Paray-le-Monial - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Saône-et-Loire
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Near the Canal du Center, the arrival of the railway at Paray-le-Monial in 1867 was at the origin of the increase in the industrial activity of the city and the foundation, in 1877, by the ceramist Paul Charnoz, of a ceramic tile factory. By creating a range of stoneware tiles designed by encrustation in the mass, presented today at the Museum of Art and Industry Paul Charnoz, this industry was very quickly distinguished by the quality of its aesthetic and technical productions. These two particularly attractive communication channels, the Canal du Center and the railway, had contributed, from 1873, to the organization of pilgrimages celebrating the appearance of the Heart of Jesus to the Visitandine nun Marguerite-Marie Alacoque at the end of the 17th century, in the city now dedicated to the Sacred Heart. Thus, between a living spiritual heritage and its industrial past, the city of Paray-le-Monial today finds new developments.

Geographical information

MunicipalityParay-le-Monial
Postcode71600
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Latitude46.4522220 (N 46° 27’ 8”)
Longitude4.1206650 (E 4° 7’ 14”)
AltitudeFrom 234m to 304m
Surface area25.20 km²
Population9612 inhabitants
Density381 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureMâcon (65 km, 57 min)
Insee code71342
IntercommunalityCC Le Grand Charolais
DepartmentSaône-et-Loire
TerritoryBurgundy
RegionBurgundy-Franche-Comté

Nearest cities & towns

Volesvres4.7 km (9 min)
Saint-Léger-lès-Paray4.9 km (9 min)
Vitry-en-Charollais5.9 km (11 min)
Hautefond6 km (12 min)
Poisson8.8 km (12 min)
Saint-Yan8.9 km (12 min)
Varenne-Saint-Germain11.3 km (14 min)
L'Hôpital-le-Mercier11.9 km (16 min)
Lugny-lès-Charolles12.1 km (14 min)
Saint-Aubin-en-Charollais12.4 km (16 min)
Digoin12.4 km (16 min)
Versaugues12.7 km (21 min)
Charolles12.8 km (14 min)
Saint-Vincent-Bragny14.1 km (16 min)
Changy14.6 km (17 min)

Things to see and do

Places of interest

Information points
Leisure centres
Monuments
Natural sites
Transport

Events and festivities

Salon du Bien-Être et des Arts
Visite Guidée : Les Roses du Jardin Saint-Hugues
Visite Guidée : Le Jardin Mellifère

Photos

The basilica seen from the bridge over the Bourbince (© Jean Espirat)
The basilica seen from the bridge over the Bourbince (© Jean Espirat)
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Facade of the Colombière chapel
Facade of the Colombière chapel
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Hiéron Museum
Hiéron Museum
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The basilica seen from the footbridge (© Jean Espirat)
The basilica seen from the footbridge (© Jean Espirat)
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House of chaplains (© Jean Espirat)
House of chaplains (© Jean Espirat)
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Cloister (© Jean Espirat)
Cloister (© Jean Espirat)
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Facade of the Renaissance-style town hall (© Géraldine Ballot - Tourist Office of Paray-le-Monial)
Facade of the Renaissance-style town hall (© Géraldine Ballot - Tourist Office of Paray-le-Monial)
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Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Basilica of the Sacred Heart
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Mosaic sculpture Rain blades by Joël Barguil in the courtyard of the cloister (© Marie Kusek - Tourist Office of Paray-le-Monial)
Mosaic sculpture Rain blades by Joël Barguil in the courtyard of the cloister (© Marie Kusek - Tourist Office of Paray-le-Monial)
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Basilica, view of the Saint-Hugues garden (© Marie Kusek - Tourist Office of Paray-le-Monial)
Basilica, view of the Saint-Hugues garden (© Marie Kusek - Tourist Office of Paray-le-Monial)
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House of Contemporary Mosaic
House of Contemporary Mosaic
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Rear view of the basilica (© Jean Espirat)
Rear view of the basilica (© Jean Espirat)
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Saint-Nicolas Tower (© Jean Espirat)
Saint-Nicolas Tower (© Jean Espirat)
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Portal of the basilica, in the cloister (© Jean Espirat)
Portal of the basilica, in the cloister (© Jean Espirat)
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Basilica and monastery of the Visitation
Basilica and monastery of the Visitation
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One of the most beautiful Romanesque bedside tables in France
One of the most beautiful Romanesque bedside tables in France
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Chapel of the Apparitions of the Sacred Heart
Chapel of the Apparitions of the Sacred Heart
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Renaissance Town Hall
Renaissance Town Hall
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Hieron Sacred Art Museum
Hieron Sacred Art Museum
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Nautical stop Eric Tabarly from Paray-le-Monial
Nautical stop Eric Tabarly from Paray-le-Monial
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Tour Saint Nicolas, in front of the Town Hall
Tour Saint Nicolas, in front of the Town Hall
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At the start of the circuit of Romanesque churches in Brionnais
At the start of the circuit of Romanesque churches in Brionnais
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At the heart of Charolais Brionnais, world-renowned meat
At the heart of Charolais Brionnais, world-renowned meat
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Street and Basilica of Paray-le-Monial
Street and Basilica of Paray-le-Monial
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Basilica of Paray-le-Monial
Basilica of Paray-le-Monial
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Paray-le-Monial Street
Paray-le-Monial Street
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Basilica of Paray-le-Monial
Basilica of Paray-le-Monial
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Basilica of Paray-le-Monial
Basilica of Paray-le-Monial
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North portal of the basilica (© Jean Espirat)
North portal of the basilica (© Jean Espirat)
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Nave of the basilica (© Jean Espirat)
Nave of the basilica (© Jean Espirat)
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Carved capital in the basilica (© Jean Espirat)
Carved capital in the basilica (© Jean Espirat)
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Carved capitals in the basilica (© Jean Espirat)
Carved capitals in the basilica (© Jean Espirat)
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Carved and colored capital in the basilica (© J.E)
Carved and colored capital in the basilica (© J.E)
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Carved capitals (© Jean Espirat)
Carved capitals (© Jean Espirat)
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Bell tower of the basilica, seen from the cloister (© J.E)
Bell tower of the basilica, seen from the cloister (© J.E)
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Cloister (© Jean Espirat)
Cloister (© Jean Espirat)
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Another view of the cloister (© Jean Espirat)
Another view of the cloister (© Jean Espirat)
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Basilica of the Sacred Heart (© Jean Espirat)
Basilica of the Sacred Heart (© Jean Espirat)
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Rear view of the basilica (© Jean Espirat)
Rear view of the basilica (© Jean Espirat)
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The dome, in the park (© Jean Espirat)
The dome, in the park (© Jean Espirat)
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Stained glass window in the basilica (© Jean Espirat)
Stained glass window in the basilica (© Jean Espirat)
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Stained glass (© Jean Espirat)
Stained glass (© Jean Espirat)
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Stained glass (© Jean Espirat)
Stained glass (© Jean Espirat)
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Stained glass (© Jean Espirat)
Stained glass (© Jean Espirat)
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Stained glass (© Jean Espirat)
Stained glass (© Jean Espirat)
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Tower of the old castle of the abbots of Cluny (© Jean Espirat)
Tower of the old castle of the abbots of Cluny (© Jean Espirat)
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Entrance to the chapel of the Visitation (© Jean Espirat)
Entrance to the chapel of the Visitation (© Jean Espirat)
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Chapel of the Visitation (© Jean Espirat)
Chapel of the Visitation (© Jean Espirat)
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Town hall (© Jean Espirat)
Town hall (© Jean Espirat)
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Saint-Nicolas Tower (© Jean Espirat)
Saint-Nicolas Tower (© Jean Espirat)
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Tour Saint-Nicolas (© Jean Espirat)
Tour Saint-Nicolas (© Jean Espirat)
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Old house (© Jean Espirat)
Old house (© Jean Espirat)
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House with turret (© Jean Espirat)
House with turret (© Jean Espirat)
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Old center (© Jean Espirat)
Old center (© Jean Espirat)
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Old crest on a wall (© Jean Espirat)
Old crest on a wall (© Jean Espirat)
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Information (© Jean Espirat)
Information (© Jean Espirat)
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Information (© J.E)
Information (© J.E)
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Weather

Friday 29 march
Min. 12°C - Max. 15°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 15°C
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Sunday 31 march
Min. 9°C - Max. 17°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Visit to the castle of Alphonse de Lamartine
Culture and education10 € Saint-Point (40 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Greenway
Cycling itineraryEasy2:00Marcigny (21 km)
Stroll the Goatherd
HikeEasy1:30Saint-Eugène (32 km)
Chaumont wood Circuit
HikeIntermediate3:00La Boulaye (33 km)
Circuit Pierre awash
HikeAthletic3:00Dettey (35 km)
Circuit Charbonnat
HikeAthletic5:00Charbonnat (37 km)

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