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Formerly known as the “Tour des Fèves”, it dates back to the 11th century. It was part of the fortified enclosure of the Cluny Abbey, reflecting the importance and influence of this monastic complex during the Middle Ages. This defensive tower, at the southwest corner of the abbey, was built to protect the site and control access. The name, “Tour des Fromages”, emerged in the 19th century: at that time, a woman used the tower to dry the cheeses she produced, giving rise to the popular name used today. The tower has kept this name although this activity has ceased. The tower is open to the public through the Tourist Office, offering exceptional panoramic views of Cluny and its abbey, as well as an exhibition on the site’s history and preservation.
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Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie de Cluny
It houses the most significant works of medieval sculpture from Cluny, from the town and the abbey. Reconstruction of part of the Grand Portal of Cluny III.