• timandjacky ukAutumn 2024Traveler
    The Basilica of St Mary-Magdalene
    Views from the lower townWalking up the main streetViews along the main streetThe walk up to the BasilicaMain entrance to the Basilica, with unusal tympanum carvings depicting 1st crusadeStone gargoyle carvings have been recently renovatedGargoyle carvings on the outside south wall of the naveThe beautiful nave is aligned perfectly with the summer solsticeThe very ornate pulpitCarvings representing various ages of the Abbey from the crusades to the modern pilgrimsA relic of Mary Magdalene in the cryptViews from the Basilica groundsFantastic views over the surrounding countrysideThe rear of the BasilicaConvent in the grounds complete with nunsOur night stop at the foot of the town

    Vézelay, Yonne

    Oct 16–17, 2024 in France ⋅ 🌬 23 °C

    Vézelay is a defensible hill town famous for its 11th century Romanesque Basilica St. Mary Magdalene and is the starting point of the pilgrim route Via Lemovicensis (which we roughly followed in reverse).
    The Basilica is beautiful and looks like it is undergoing ongoing restoration. It's extremely well preserved.
    We stayed at the foot of the town overnight.    Read more