Cluny Abbey Cluny, France

Site of the former Cluny Abbey church (1088-1130), of which only the south transept survives, seen from the west. The semicircular area in the foreground is the beginning of the parvis (an outdoor staircase). This led down to the facade of the huge antechurch or porch (1130-90), in which the foundations of pillars can be seen. The sloped-roof stone buildings are the surviving bases of the great west towers, the Barabans... David Joyal all photos →

One of the largest and most important buildings of the Middle Ages, Cluny Abbey now survives only in one great transept, two cloisters, and a few foundations.

Location map of Cluny Abbey, Cluny, France. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of Cluny Abbey, Cluny, France. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address: Cluny, France
Coordinates: 46.4335980° N, 4.6601770° E map · aerial
Date(s): 1088

Article Info

Page Title: Cluny Abbey
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024