Tournus, history and good food

Just a few kilometres from Chalon-sur-Saône and the Pont de Bourgogne campsite, you’ll discover Tournus, a pretty town famous for its Romanesque abbey and its gourmet restaurants. Tournus boasts several Michelin-starred restaurants. It’s undoubtedly the ideal place to enjoy a fine meal in Burgundy.

Tournus Abbey, a jewel of Romanesque art in Burgundy

The Abbey of Saint-Philibert in Tournus is one of the most beautiful Romanesque churches in Burgundy and France. To get your first glimpse of the abbey, go to the other side of the river (take the bridge towards Cuisery and turn left, where you can easily park). There, you can admire Tournus and its colourful houses reflected in the water of the Saône. Above the town, you can see the tower of the church of Saint Philibert. Back in the town centre, you can visit the abbey church. Built between the 10th and 12th centuries, this well-preserved church is a marvel of Romanesque art in Burgundy.