Another powerful attraction for the faithful might be the modern ecumenical community at TAIZÉ, 10km north of Cluny. It was founded in 1940 by the Swiss pastor Roger Schutz and centres around a restored Romanesque church and the new Church of Reconciliation. Hordes of youngsters come to take part in discussion groups and camp out. If you're seriously interested – and it's not likely to be to the taste of the merely curious – write to The Taizé Community, 71250 Taizé, France or visit the website (www.taize.fr), which gives full details.Alternate spellings:: France, Taizé, Taizé, Taize
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