Tournus: A Fine French Vacation
Tournus, France is a commune with a significant tourism industry. Chairmaking industry is significant in the commune as well. A considerably important wine production industry is also present in the commune.
Best Time to Visit
The perfect time to visit Tournus is during the months of April through October, for the best weather. Peak tourist season is usually during the months of May, July, and August. Tourists are least likely to visit in December.
What to Do & Area Attractions
One of the most well-known attractions in the commune is Saint-Philibert de Tournus Abbey. It is a medieval church that was part of a former Benedictine abbey and an important example of Romanesque architecture. It is part of the List of Historic Monuments of 1840. Another interesting site to visit in the commune is Museum Greuze - Hotel-Dieu. Which housed in Hotel-Dieu de Tournus, that was established in the 17th century. It is home to a collection of paintings and sculptures from different contemporary art schools in the 15th century, as well as rare archeological artifacts. Tourists should also visit Cluny Abbey in Cluny, an old Benedictine monastery that was dedicated to St. Peter. Established by Duke William I of Aquitaine in the first century, it boasts with a Romanesque style. He built it to serve as the Congregation of Cluny’s motherhouse. It included fields, meadows, vineyards, among others. A lot of Tournus hotels deliver reliable French hospitality at competitive rates. Get to stay at the luxurious The Originals Boutique, Hotel Le Rempart, Tournus and the cozy Château de Fleurville.