Vezelay, France

Friday 15th September, 2023

Vezelay is very small walled town, with cobble-stoned streets and a perfectly preserved village of medieval type buildings. It’s located in the heart of the Burgundian vineyards, nestled on the top of a hill overlooking green fields that stretch out to the horizon.  

The town has the 11th-Century Romanesque Basilica of St Magdalene.   They say it’s a masterpiece of Romanesque art, but we just thought it was a very special place.  The correct name for the basilica is (Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Vézelay)

We’re also getting very good at finding these wonderful little restaurants for lunch.  Today’s choice had maybe 10 tables, very friendly service and a meal that I’ll remember. Very nice!