Vezelay

"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 and its Basilica. For our guides, it is about being smugglers from one bank to the other, from a world in front of us to the one we carry within. It invites wonder and an understanding of the intentions and building laws that underlie architecture. By making the stones speak, it transmits living information and not only objective information or learned content reserved for initiates. In this perspective, he proposes to enter into knowledge in the primary sense of the verb to know, "to be born with".

"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 and its Basilica. For our guides, it is about being smugglers from one bank to the other, from a world in front of us to the one we carry within. It invites wonder and an understanding of the intentions and building laws that underlie architecture. By making the stones speak, it transmits living information and not only objective information or learned content reserved for initiates. In this perspective, he proposes to enter into knowledge in the primary sense of the verb to know, "to be born with".

The Basilica of Vézelay was built in close relation to the course of the sun. It is inhabited by light. His dance with stones, unique in the world, culminates in summer and winter solstices. We take you these days to the Basilica to live an unforgettable experience. Finally at the Visitor's House, around the models, the guide will explain the know-how of the craftsmen and the symbolism of the play of light desired by the builders.

The wonderful area of Vezelay and the region parc of the Morvan is renowned for its wildlife, forests and rugged country farmers. When the winds allows it, you may fly over the spectacular medieval hilltop town of Vezelay and the villages of the Parc du Morvan Nature Reserve. Balloon rides are scheduled at sunrise and sunset when the wind is calm.

IT IS SAFE TO TRAVEL WITH US – All our services are privatized and without regrouping with unknown visitors coming from outside. – All our tours include a pickup and dropoff at your hotel. – Book now and pay upon arrival. The Basilica and the village of Vezelay were classified as a World Heritage by Unesco. It is also a place of spirituality and a starting point for the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.The tour includes the Abbey of Fontenay 06:00 am: Pick-up at your hotel for a private transfer to GARE de LYON 06:49 am: Departure by TGV (speed train) 07:53 am: meet and greet by your local guide driver. En route to the hills of VEZELAY: Visit of the sanctuary. 11:30 am: continuation to the charming village of Noyers sur Serein & lunch in a charming restaurant. 02:00 pm: continuation to the cistercian abbey of FONTENAY of the 12th century. 04:30 pm: back to the train sation 05:37 pm: departure by TGV (speed traint) to PARIS 06:39 pm: arrival in PARIS and transfer to your hotel

A completely private tour that lasts 2 days with a professional, licensed guide included. You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and the tour may begin.

Have an extended trip to the region of Chablis. The famous town for its white wine made of Chardonnay. You'll have the chance to visit and have a sample of wine from the different vineyards in this 12-hour tour.