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French ecumenical religious order
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The Taizé Community, in the village (commune) of Taizé, is an ecumenical monastic community and destination of pilgrimage in the Saône-et-Loire department in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, especially by people under the age of 35. Quick visits just to have a look are not encouraged; you should stay at least for a long weekend to get into the rhythm of the community.
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The heart of the community
A well and a lake. A path leads down to this quiet and beautiful place, suitable for contemplation away from people.
Chateau from the 17th century. Privately owned. Tours arranged the days when it is open, but parts of it can be visited on your own.
A large and historically significant Benedictine monastery, which was one of the most important religious centers in Europe during the Middle Ages and the starting point of the influential Cluniac monastic reform.
Medieval church.
Medieval church. Frère Roger is buried in the churchyard.
is the principal place where meals are served.
The main dormitory area to the immediate north of the church.
Rooms and dormitories in old village houses.
Merchandise produced by or related to the Community. The profits from this establishment are one of the prime sources of income for the community.
Oyak is run as a non-profit operation and social centre that sells toiletries and snacks.
By public transport
Bus route LR701 runs between Chalon-sur-Saône and Mâcon and stops at both the Taizé Community and Taizé village. The principal stops of interest are:
By car
As there is limited public transport, the community has a large car park and a temporary coach park.
By bike
The Voie Verte de Bourgogne du Sud, a cycleway on the former railway route between Chalon-sur-Saône and Mâcon via Cluny runs alongside the D981 in the vicinity of Taizé.
The facilities of the community are in the villages of Taizé and Ameugny, 600 m apart. Ameugny is accessed from Taizé on foot.
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