The best walks and hikes around Massilly

Château de Cormatin is a magnificent moated castle from the early 17th century. The castle was built between 1606 and 1625 by the Marquises d'Huxelles. It houses the best-preserved state rooms from the time of Louis XIII in all of France. Famous are the "Gilded Rooms" (Salles Dorées) with opulent paintings, sculptures, and gilded ceilings. The extensive grounds, covering around 12 hectares, are among the most beautiful gardens in France. Highlights in the outdoor area include a large boxwood maze, an open-air baroque theatre, water features, and a historic vegetable garden.

The historic Romanesque parish church of the municipality of Ameugny. The first documented mention dates from the year 1050, with the Romanesque west portal visible today having been built in the 12th century. A typically Burgundian hall church with three bays and a pointed barrel vault, which appears very massive and is covered with lava stones. The tympanum above the portal shows a cross in a circle and bears the rare signature of the sculptor Seguin. The church has been a listed historic monument since October 22, 1913.

The Oyak is the central kiosk and meeting area of the international Christian community of Taizé. The name derives from a historical mission ship. It serves as a social hub for young people and visitors from all over the world. Kiosk: Inexpensive snacks, ice cream, or cold drinks can be purchased here. In front of the flat building, there are numerous fixed concrete tables and seating areas in the shade of trees.

This is a simple, Romanesque village church from the 12th century. It was already mentioned in the documents of the famous Cluny Abbey in the year 1156. The building has been a listed "monument historique" since 1913. In the small cemetery directly in front of the church is, among other things, the grave of Frère Roger, the founder of the well-known ecumenical community of Taizé. The church is used by many young people and pilgrims as a place of silence and personal prayer.

The Community of Taizé is an international ecumenical monastic order for men in the small village of Taizé, founded in 1940 by Brother Roger. It is considered one of the most important symbols of the ecumenical movement worldwide and a spiritual center of attraction for young people. The brotherhood consists of around 80 to 100 brothers from about 30 countries. They belong to various Christian denominations, including Catholics, Anglicans, and Protestants. The brothers do not accept donations or inheritances. They finance their livelihood exclusively through their own work, such as producing pottery and handicrafts, as well as selling books and music recordings.

The Abbey Park of Cluny, located on the grounds of the once most powerful Benedictine abbey of the Middle Ages. The park and the surrounding ruins are the remains of the Abbey of Cluny, founded in 910, which was the religious center of Western Europe as the starting point for significant reforms. The church Cluny III (Maior Ecclesia) built there was considered the largest house of worship in Christendom for over 400 years, until it was surpassed by St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

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The Church of Reconciliation is the spiritual center of the Taizé Community. A simple, spacious structure without interior fittings, which deliberately dispenses with any pomp.