Activities

Historical walk in Vézelay

A short group walk around Vézelay along the pilgrims' route to Santiago de Compostela and through history.

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Historic walk

Walking in Vézelay

Are you a school or association group looking to get together with friends or family? Thanks to this guided walk by the Maison du Visiteur, you relive the age-old experience of pilgrims, the walk up to the basilica and the great moments in the history of Vézelay.

You'll follow the vineyard path, enjoy the silence and peace of the Franciscan hermitage of La Cordelle, walk along the ramparts and discover magnificent views of the surrounding area, before reaching the top of the hill where you'll contemplate a sumptuous panorama.

With the guide, you can make history in a simple and lively way, evoking the great figures of Vézelay along the way.

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historic march

Course

As you walk along, the guide will talk about :

  • The origins of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, the conditions of the road in medieval times, the motivations that drove so many men, women and young people to risk the journey...
  • The figure of Saint Mary Magdalenehis path and his teaching
  • The relics and their impact on the history and influence of Vézelay
  • The evocation of crusades and the chivalry
  • The spirit of Francis of Assisi where differences meet
  • Vézelay in the turmoil of the Wars of Religion and Vézelay, a stronghold

Worth noting

The " Historic walk "is an excellent preamble to
" A two-stage tour of the basilica ".

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La Cordelle in Vézelay
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Practical information

These walks are organised on request only and for a minimum group rate of €90. The walk does not involve any particular difficulties. The route and its content are adapted to the age of the passengers.

  • The route starts at the foot of the hill and climbs gradually up to the basilica.
  • 1 h 30 to 1 h 45
  • Adults : 12 €
    Groups : 10 €
    13 - 24 years, pilgrims* and jobseekers : 8 €
    7-12 years : 6 €

*On presentation of their credentials, "pilgrims" are people who are walking the Camino de Compostela.

Further information

  • + 33 (0)3 86 33 81 04
  • maisonduvisiteur@orange.fr

For groups and schools: dates and times on request.

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Opinion about Historical walk in Vézelay with the Maison du Visiteur

They came to visit us

More than a visit, a magnificent experience

As part of a group of walkers visiting the region, we did the guided historical walk from Asquins to Vézelay, followed by the "Basilica Revealed" activity at the visitor's house. Our guide's explanations were both fascinating and steeped in spirituality. The group's verdict was unanimous: we learned a lot and felt we had grown from the experience. Well done and many thanks!

Marie-Jeanne R

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