Lyon

Medieval Perugia and the Royal Monastery

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PERUGE is a medieval village located 30 minutes drive from Lyon.

Listed as France’s “Most Beautiful Villages”, it is one of the region’s most popular tourist destinations, with relatively few people except for major events such as the Christmas market in December and medieval holidays in the summer.

Perugia attracts visitors with its authentic, timeless architecture.

The town reached its height during the reign of the Dukes of Savoy. Perugues became French only in 1601. Typical medieval architecture, most buildings date back to the 15th-16th century, the streets are paved with pebbles. Due to its inimitable style and harmony, many historical films were shot here, in particular, The Three Musketeers.

The Royal Monastery of Bru, built in the early 16th century by Margaret of Austria in honor of her late husband Philibert XI of Savoy. In this monastery are kept the tombs of Margaret of Burgundy (the mother of Philibert), Philibert the Beautiful himself and Margaret of Austria.

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