Abbey of Gigny
Located in the commune of Gigny in the Jura, just a few kilometers from the Domaine de Mepillat campsite, the abbey was established by Abbot Bernon on his own land, and is recorded in texts dating back to 888. In 910, this abbot founded Cluny with monks from Gigny and Baume-les-Messieurs, another monastery under his direction. The abbey of Gigny then became a priory, donated in 1076 by Pope Gregory VII to Hugues, abbot of Cluny. The entire building is listed as a Monument Historique.
Its church preserves extraordinary elements from the Romanesque period.For children, the museum offers a small “discovery trail” booklet, also available from Baume-les-Messieurs Abbey. Finally, for those wishing to discover the surrounding area on foot, a document entitled “Boucle de randonnée pédestre autour des sites clunisiens Doubs & Jura”, designed and published by the “Chemin clunisien Franche-Comté Bourgogne” association, is available from tourist offices and sites. It offers 9 hiking loops, including one around Gigny Abbey.
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Abbatiale St Pierre de Gigny
Rue de l’église
39320 GIGNY
06 24 63 68 95
Distance from campsite *** Domaine de Mépillat: 30 km
