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Paray-le-Monial

Bourgogne, France · Europe

About Paray-le-Monial

Paray-le-Monial sits on the route: 15 minutes from Saint-Yan, 42km from Abbey of Cluny.

Paray-le-Monial is a town located in Bourgogne, France. With a population of 9,840, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Paray-le-Monial sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Paray-le-Monial to your route.

About Paray-le-Monial

Paray-le-Monial [paʁɛ lə mɔnjal] is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France. Since 2004, Paray-le-Monial has been part of the Charolais-Brionnais region. Its inhabitants are called Parodiens and Parodiennes.

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Where is Paray-le-Monial located?

Paray-le-Monial is located in Bourgogne, France, Europe. The coordinates are 46.4546 latitude, 4.1158 longitude.

What is the population of Paray-le-Monial?

Paray-le-Monial has a population of approximately 9,840 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
9,840
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Bourgogne
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
46.4546, 4.1158

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Paray-le-Monial

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Le PAL

Unique French park combining an amusement park with a wildlife zoo and safari in the Auvergne region.

37 km · about 45 min drive

ancient ruins

Abbey of Cluny

The ruins of what was once the largest church in Christendom, the powerful Benedictine mother abbey that shaped medieval Europe.

42 km · about 50 min drive

historic highway

Route Nationale 7

The legendary 'Route des Vacances' from Paris to the Riviera, immortalised in song by Charles Trenet. Lapalisse, pinned here, still celebrates the N7's golden age with a retro traffic-jam festival.

43 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Paray-le-Monial

  • 43 kmRoute Nationale 7The legendary 'Route des Vacances' from Paris to the Riviera, immortalised in song by Charles Trenet. Lapalisse, pinned here, still celebrates the N7's golden age with a retro traffic-jam festival.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Paray-le-Monial.

Saint-Yan

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,112

Digoin

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 8,941

Charolles

🇫🇷 France

12 km awayPop. 3,323

La Motte-Saint-Jean

🇫🇷 France

13 km awayPop. 1,203

Palinges

🇫🇷 France

14 km awayPop. 1,522

Molinet

🇫🇷 France

14 km awayPop. 1,178

Saint-François

🇫🇷 France

17 km awayPop. 13,577

Génelard

🇫🇷 France

17 km awayPop. 1,442

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