The spatial organization of the monastery of Cluny in the Saône-et-Loire department derives from the application of the strict rule of Saint Benedict. It constitutes a real architectural complex at the heart of which is the church, marked by its bell tower and flanked by a cloister. The abbey church is surrounded by rooms, spaces, and many outbuildings - such as the 18th-century convent buildings visible here - dedicated to daily life, work, meal preparation, medicine, agricultural activity, or welcoming visitors.