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    A two-stage tour of the basilica
    Visits at the summer and winter solstices
    Visiting the basilica as a family
    Private tours
    School outings

    To find out more...

    Historic walk
    Sculpture reading workshop
    Eye and drawing workshop
    Marquees and symbols seminar (2 days)
    Heritage mediation training - summer courses in Vézelay

    Our films and podcasts

    The film "Prelude to Vézelay
    The film about the Great Tympanum
    The Jacob and the Angel podcast

    Calendar of all our activities

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  • Activities
    • Visits
      • A two-stage tour of the basilica
      • Visits at the summer and winter solstices
      • Visiting the basilica as a family
      • Private tours
      • School outings
    • To find out more...
      • Historic walk
      • Sculpture reading workshop
      • Eye and drawing workshop
      • Marquees and symbols seminar (2 days)
      • Heritage mediation training - summer courses in Vézelay
    • Our films and podcasts
      • The film "Prelude to Vézelay
      • The film about the Great Tympanum
      • The Jacob and the Angel podcast
    • Calendar of all our activities
  • Who we are
    • Our history
    • Our view
    • Our team
    • Our association
  • News
  • Shop
  • Basket
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  • Postcard "Spiral" or "Universal Symbol" Basilica of Vézelay Quick View
    • Postcard "Spiral" or "Universal Symbol" Basilica of Vézelay Quick View
    • Vézelay and Basilica cards size 10cm x 15cm
    • Postcard "Spiral" or "Universal Symbol" Basilica of Vézelay

    • 0,70€
    • Spirals are sculpted several times in the Basilica of Vézelay. This universal symbol represents the harmonious growth of life. Photo by Philippe Brame © All rights reserved La Maison du Visiteur
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  • "Spiral" Basilica of Vézelay Quick View
    • "Spiral" Basilica of Vézelay Quick View
    • Vézelay and Basilica cards size 21cm x 15cm supplied with envelope
    • "Spiral" Basilica of Vézelay

    • 2,00€
    • The spiral is sculpted several times in the basilica of Vézelay. The spiral is a universal form that represents life and the harmonious growth of life. Photo by Philippe Brame © All rights reserved La Maison du Visiteur
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  • Big ears" card Basilica of Vézelay Quick View
    • Big ears" card Basilica of Vézelay Quick View
    • Vézelay and Basilica cards size 10cm x 15cm
    • Big ears" card Basilica of Vézelay

    • 0,70€
    • There are several possible interpretations for this sculpture. At the time the abbey church was built, Vézelay was a Benedictine monastery. The prologue to the Rule of Saint Benedict begins with "Listen, my son, my daughter, to the precepts of the Inner Master and incline the ear of your heart...". Featured on the great tympanum in the nave of the Basilica...
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  • Postcard "Among the lions" Basilica of Vézelay Quick View
    • Postcard "Among the lions" Basilica of Vézelay Quick View
    • Vézelay and Basilica cards size 21cm x 15cm supplied with envelope
    • Postcard "Among the lions" Basilica of Vézelay

    • 2,00€
    • This capital can be found in the south aisle of the Basilica of Vézelay. This man is in an almond of light. He is serene in the midst of lions. His confidence transforms the animality of the lions and pacifies them. Photo by Philippe Brame © All rights reserved La Maison du Visiteur
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  • Postcard "Face to face with the angel" Basilica of Vézelay Quick View
    • Postcard "Face to face with the angel" Basilica of Vézelay Quick View
    • Vézelay and Basilica cards size 10cm x 15cm
    • Postcard "Face to face with the angel" Basilica of Vézelay

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    • Face to face with the angel The subject of this scene is sculpted three times in the Basilica of Vézelay. A man is grappling with an angel with powerful wings. The angel raises his right hand above the man's head and makes a sign of blessing. The story relates to Jacob and his...
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  • Way of Light at the summer solstice, Basilica of Vézelay (15 x 21cm) Quick View
    • Way of Light at the summer solstice, Basilica of Vézelay (15 x 21cm) Quick View
    • Vézelay and Basilica cards size 21cm x 15cm supplied with envelope
    • Way of Light at the summer solstice, Basilica of Vézelay (15 x 21cm)

    • 2,00€
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  • Rising sun, Vézelay hill Quick View
    • Rising sun, Vézelay hill Quick View
    • Vézelay and Basilica cards size 10cm x 15cm
    • Rising sun, Vézelay hill

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  • Way of Light at the summer solstice, Basilica of Vézelay (10 x 15cm) Quick View
    • Way of Light at the summer solstice, Basilica of Vézelay (10 x 15cm) Quick View
    • Vézelay and Basilica cards size 10cm x 15cm
    • Way of Light at the summer solstice, Basilica of Vézelay (10 x 15cm)

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  • Postcard "Moulin mystique" Basilica of Vézelay Quick View
    • Postcard "Moulin mystique" Basilica of Vézelay Quick View
    • Vézelay and Basilica cards size 21cm x 15cm supplied with envelope
    • Postcard "Moulin mystique" Basilica of Vézelay

    • 2,00€
    • The capital of the mystical mill in the Basilica of Vézelay is a masterpiece of Romanesque sculpture. Imbued with biblical references, the mill speaks of transformation. In English, the expression "I'm going through the mill" speaks of life's testing crossings. Photo by Philippe Brame © All rights reserved La Maison du...
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  • Winter Solstice Light" card, Basilica of Vézelay Quick View
    • Winter Solstice Light" card, Basilica of Vézelay Quick View
    • Vézelay and Basilica cards size 10cm x 15cm
    • Winter Solstice Light" card, Basilica of Vézelay

    • 0,70€
    • In the basilica of Vézelay at the winter solstice, the sun caresses the stone. At certain times of the day, the sun shines directly on the capitals of the south aisle, like those shown on this map, and at other times on those at the top of the nave. During the Christmas period, the sun, symbolising divine light, illuminates the capitals of the...
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  • Postcard "Winter solstice lights" Basilica of Vézelay Quick View
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      Postcard "Winter solstice lights" Basilica of Vézelay Quick View
    • Vézelay and Basilica cards size 21cm x 15cm supplied with envelope
    • Postcard "Winter solstice lights" Basilica of Vézelay

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  • The upside down man Quick View
    • The upside down man Quick View
    • Zodiac sign cards, size 15cm x 15cm supplied with envelope
    • The upside down man

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  • Activities
    • Visits
      • A two-stage tour of the basilica
      • Visits at the summer and winter solstices
      • Visiting the basilica as a family
      • Private tours
      • School outings
    • To find out more...
      • Historic walk
      • Sculpture reading workshop
      • Eye and drawing workshop
      • Marquees and symbols seminar (2 days)
      • Heritage mediation training - summer courses in Vézelay
    • Our films and podcasts
      • The film "Prelude to Vézelay
      • The film about the Great Tympanum
      • The Jacob and the Angel podcast
    • Calendar of all our activities
  • Who we are
    • Our history
    • Our view
    • Our team
    • Our association
  • News
  • Shop
  • Basket
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