Abbeys monasteries and convents Franche-Comté

This beautiful eighteenth century building is adjacent to the basilica. Bought by the Paray municipality in 1791 alongside the basilica, it has hosted the elementary schools of the city for a long time. The medieval cloister garden adjoining the basilica is admirable with a panel that makes us appreciate the richness of species with perfumed leaves. Of medieval inspiration, the shape of the garden represents a cross. Until the Revolution,the cloister hosted the Cluniac monks. The facade of the priory has the characteristics of classical art of the seventeenth and eighteenth century.A triangular pediment had weapons of Cluny, skylights, griffins and vintage cartridges. The interior produces tranquility. The large vaulted galleries edges offered to the monks a space for prayer, meditation and work.

Founded in 1214 by baron de Donzy Hervé IV and Mahaut de Courtenay his wife, this priory belongs to the realm of Val des Choux. Plundered and burned by the Protestants of La Charité-sur-Loire in 1569, it only remains today vestiges of its church, which however highlight its vast proportions. The tour of the outdoor is on appointment for groups from the Donziais Tourist Office.