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Museums hosted by La Maison du Visiteur

2 hours (approx.)

Up to 15 travelers

Meet everyone at the start point

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Offered in English

About

"When the 12th century speaks to us in the 21st ..." This visit allows an architecture that is 900 years old to speak to our hearts today. Everyone receives essential keys to fully appreciate Vézelay ...
  • The offering to the Basilica

    Pickup point

    Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    This is a typical itinerary for this product

    Stop atLa Maison du Visiteur

    1) In the symbol room, take part in the discovery workshop: enter concretely into the know-how and vision of the building monks: discover the race of the sun and the play of light thanks to a 3-D model, the link between the plan of the Basilica and the human body, between “the rod” (measuring tool) and the harmony of the volumes, Learn to read a marquee: there are over 150 in the Basilica! 2) In the projection room, with the film “In the shade of the Light”, attend the famous plays of light which are only visible on certain days in the Basilica and contemplate closely the wonders of sculpture 3) either leave with our road map and visit the basilica otherwise, or - optional in the morning - do the accompanied journey in the basilica with our guide.

    1 hour (approx.)Admission included

    Stop atBasilique de Vezelay

    At the top of a hill in Burgundy, the old abbey of Vézelay erected in Basilica in 1920 rises for 800 years between earth and sky. Listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, it now attracts a million visitors per year. Lovers of art and history, pilgrims, tourists, visitors from all over the world in quest for renewal or meaning in their lives climb the hill to discover this chef of Romanesque art. Accompanied by your guide from the Visitor's House walk through the Basilica: you will have the sensitive experience of the two architectures, Romanesque and Gothic, gathered here in a unique way, you will discover the news of the large tympanum and the carved capitals ... you will take the time to see what you are looking at! An invitation to observation, to a personal apprehension of space and sculpture, to move from a world before oneself to one that one carries within oneself.

    1 hour (approx.)No admission tickets required

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Enriching visit!

jabell0, Oct 2022

Built by the light.

We booked this discovery and visit at La Maison du Visiteur. It was a very enriching experience! It was so well organized - introduction, film, presentation of the basilica’s features and proportions. It is one of the most naturally well lit churches I’ve ever visited! Kudos to our guide - so knowledgeable and answered everyone’s questions.

Peaceful and calm

angelaofcastleton, Aug 2022

Perched high on top of a hill in the centre of the picturesque village of Vezelay the Basilica has an ornate entrance and once inside the church has high, ornate ceilings and windows. It is large and peaceful. The main entrance involves steps but there may be a side entrance for wheelchairs.

Absorbing tour of the Basilica in Vezelay

Earl_P, Apr 2022

Our guide was fabulous, very knowledgeable and really brought alive the intricacies of the Basilica, we became totally absorbed and lost all track of time. A fabulous way to learn about Vezelay. The Maison du Visiteur are enthusiasts and this makes their tours the best.

Extraordinaire architecture

Herv_N, Aug 2024

L’érudition du guide et son habileté à se faire écouter par tous. Il est également attentif aux personnes moins mobiles.

Boring, childish, uninformative

parisp473, Aug 2024

Poetic but uninformative film, purely aesthetic and religious.

The guided tour was very well designed...for children. Forced participation of the group in multiple quizzes not interesting and not very informative. Very slow and boring pace by a Guide more suitable for kindergarten than for an adult ride. If you are between 6 and 10 years old, or if you are in the religious bliss of the place, you will feast.

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