The visit, about 2 hours, is free but requires good mobility and walking shoes. Pets are allowed but kept on a leash. The importance of this site from a historical point of view is made in particular because it is the former castle of the abbots of Cluny but also by the result of the work carried out recently which highlights the existence of one of the rare palm games of this time in France, a Filipino tower of remarkable size and a varied park. Some dates: 888: first trace of deed passed to the castle of Lourdon. Tenth century: The Council of Anse shows that it is protected by the Abbey of Cluny. 11th century: the citadel’s membership to the monks of Cluny is proven. 11th – 15th century: The castle resists all assaults except that of the bailiff of Mâcon in the 13th century who will sit there for two years. 16th century: Lourdon suffers many attacks and looting At the end of the 16th century: Claude de Guise, abbot of Cluny, will carry out various works of rehabilitation and improvement of the place. 1632: Becoming a threat, it was partially destroyed Since 2012, the Castrum Lordo association manages this 3.5 hectares site and works to safeguard it. www.chateaudelourdon.fr