Tazilly lies in an extensive clearing southwest of Luzy and is also part of the ZNIEFF area Bas Morvan Sud Ouest. This area is characterised by hedgerow landscapes with meadows, forests, ponds and a dense network of waterways. Forests, hedgerow meadows, ponds, wetlands and flowing waters, together with their associated flora and fauna, are of regional importance there.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Tazilly can consider the village as a destination when planning their own trip.
Geographical Location
From Luzy, Tazilly can be reached via the D973 in the direction of Bourbon-Lancy–Moulins and then via the D30; the distance from Luzy is 6.5 km. The Gallo-Roman road from Autun to Bourbon-Lancy runs through the area, following approximately the route of today's D973.
Nature
In the wider regional surroundings of Tazilly are Mont Genièvre and Mont Preneley, which are classified as mountains. The hills Mont Tharot and Dardon are also located in the vicinity of Tazilly.
History
The Chapelle de Barnaud was open for worship until the French Revolution. It stands on the site of a former fortified house built on a motte at the edge of the Roman road from Autun to Bourbon-Lancy; extensive remains of the walls are still visible.
The Menhir of Tazilly was re-erected at the edge of the D973 in 1986 so that it would be more visible. It becomes visible after the junction with the D30 and the road to the hamlet of Chigy. The menhir is a monolith of light granite measuring 4.5 m in length and 1.3 m in width; on one flat side, traces of preliminary shaping can be seen at approximately two-thirds of its height.
Culture
In the wider regional surroundings of Tazilly is the Château du Mousseau, a castle. The archaeological sites Les Grandes Portes, La chapelle Saint-Martin and La Chaume are also located there, near Bibracte, Mont-Beuvray.
The Église de Tazilly is considered a Romanesque church with the layout of a Latin cross. Its nave has no vault; it also has transept chapels and a barrel-vaulted choir with an apse. The church also has a bell dating from 1733.
