Marcigny: Holiday Apartments and Houses

The Église Saint-Nicolas is predominantly Romanesque and dates back to the 12th century. It is one of the last surviving remnants of the Cluniac nuns’ monastery in Marcigny, founded in 1049. Inside, several stained-glass windows from the 19th and 20th centuries commemorate the history and legacy of this monastery.

Renting a holiday apartment in Marcigny can be part of your travel planning.

Culture

The Musée de la Tour du Moulin houses collections on mineralogy, archaeology, art and traditions. The local history collection also includes Neanderthal tools discovered in Marcigny in 1989. The annual opening calendar includes workshops for children, families, teenagers and adults, as well as guided tours, events and free visits.

The Centre d'art contemporain Frank Popper regularly presents exhibitions of contemporary art. It is open by appointment for temporary exhibitions. In addition, the centre has an extensive bibliographic collection donated by Professor Frank Popper and has become a resource centre for researchers.

The Musée de la Voiture à Cheval presents collection pieces from the 19th century in a Belle Époque atmosphere, including a berline belonging to the Comtesse de Ségur and a calèche that carried Tsar Nicholas II of Russia.

The Marché de Marcigny takes place every Monday morning. It dates back to an agreement from 1266 between the Seigneur of Semur and Dom Yves, the prior.

Getting Around

The “Discover the heritage of Marcigny, a Cluniac site” trail is an easy 1 km circular route through Marcigny. It starts and ends on Rue de la Tour in Marcigny and provides visitors with information sheets and explanatory panels.

For cyclists, Circuit A5 is an easy 23 km cycling route starting from Marcigny. The FFC-ATB centre in Marcigny has marked out 25 routes for beginners and experienced cyclists. The “Les belles demeures du Brionnais” circuit is particularly suitable for two-wheelers and vintage cars.

Nature

Kanwita offers workshops and nature excursions in the heart of the forest.

Other places: Saint-Léger-Sous-La-Bussière, Coublanc, Laives, Azé, Martigny-Le-Comte, Igé, Saint-Point, Bouzeron

For the overarching travel overview: Saône-Et-Loire.