韦兹莱教堂
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韦兹莱教堂印象
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we have visited previously; they are restoring much of the church now, which is scheduled to be done in 2015. Still a nice walk to the top around it for the narrow old streets/shops and views.
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I couldn't tell you the difference between Byzantine, Romanesque, or Gothic architecture, but we thoroughly enjoyed our walk through this Cathederal.The old town of Vezelay is quite nice as well, even if only consisting of one street.
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We arrived at this huge yet austere Byzantine cathedral towards the end of a mass. Fortunately, the scale of the place did not limit our ability to wander without disturbing the worshipers. The first thing that struck me was how light and bright the interior was. It reminds one of paintings of church interiors by early Flemish painters. It was a result of larger than normal windows and the limited use of colored glass. While attendees were somewhat scarce, there were scores of monks and nuns attending as worshipers and participants.The church boasts relics of Mary Magdalene, though they are rather small and hard to distinguish. The attached abbey and cemetery are also worth a look.
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There was something rather different about the atmosphere in this church compared to many other churches and cathedrals I have visited in France. The plainness of the interior filled with light gives it the feeling of almost not being a church until you go into the crypt to see the relics and then suddenly you feel as if you are back in the Middle Ages about to launch off on a pilgrimage.
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It is truly remarkable to walk up through the village of little shops and then arrive at this beautiful Benedictine and Cluniac Monastery. The monastery which is now a Basilica is one of the outstanding masterpieces of Burgundian Romanesque architecture. It stands at the top of the hill and dominates Vezeley's surroundings and there are spectacular panoramic views from the Basilica terraces. In the 12th Century it was at the height of its glory, claiming to house the relics of Mary Magdalene. It suffered an attack by the Huguenots in 1569, and was then badly neglected in the 17th and the 18th centuries. It was further damaged during the French Revolution but was then restored in the 1840s by Viollet-le-Duc, the famous 19th Century restoration architect. In 1979 the Basilica along with the village of Vezeley was made UNESCO World Heritage Site. Now, although the walls are quite bare by Basilica standards, the height of the structure internally is quite breathtaking (the nave is 62 meters long). As per the previous reviews, to be there on a day that some monks and nuns were singing in the Choir of Ste-Madeleine was a true never to be repeated experience; their incredible, harmonious voices filled the Basilica.
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I have visited this church many times as is undoubtedly one of the treasures of France and a real must for visitors to Burgundy. It stands at the top of the hill and you get there by walking up the narrow street which is lined by shops and restaurants. When you get to the top there is a great view of the surrounding area especially if you go around the back of the basilica on to a terrace. You can see a long way over vineyards on the hills around. I like to go on to the terrace in the evening and enjoy the view under the stars. The basilica itself is amazing, with its narthex (entrance area) and sculpture over the doorway. Beyond that is the main part of the church, filled with light and, at many times during the day, by the singing of the monks and nuns who live in the village. This year In early August I went to the Son et Lumiere, a spectacular colourful light show which depicts the history of the basilica including the pilgrimage to the relics of St Mary Magdalene and its importance on the route to the shrine of St James at Compostella in Spain. This is a heavenly place and the architecture and setting are just stunning.
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This is an outstanding Romanesque- Gothic Basilica and the highlight is the Tympanum which is truly remarkableThe crypt still contains relics of Mary Magdaline - amazing !A tour of the exterior is worth doing and there is a fine view from below the Chateau TerraceA highlight of a visit to Vezelay
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The Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Vézelay is is located in the village of Vézelay - one of the 'plus beaux villages en France' - in the Yonne department of the Bourgogne region. The Basilique and the village of Vézelay are also UNESCO world heritage sites.It's not hard to see why - as you approach the entrance to the village, it's like stepping back in time.Once famed for housing the remains of Mary Magdalene, the Basilique was a major medieval pilgrimage destination. The story goes that, not long before the end of the 10th century, a monk was said to have brought the remains of Mary Magdalene to Vézelay from the tombs of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume in Provence. After two centuries, the monks of Saint Maximinus made the counter-claim that the remains of Mary Magdalene were still, in fact, in their midst - and Vézelay's importance as a pilgrimage destination waned. (In the 19th century, with the aim of restoring its pilgrimage status, the Archbishop of Sens brought another Magdalene relic to the Basilique. They're housed in the ancient crypt.)The largest Romanesque church in France, the Basilique is one of the masterpieces of Burgundian Romanesque art and architecture. The simplicity and sobriety of the design contrasts with the intricacy of the sculptures that decorate the tympanum and the capitals of the imposing columns - while the vast, vaulted the interior is almost strangely luminous. We didn't know at the time of our visit, but later learned that the Basilique was built in alignment with the sun and, at the summer solstice, the rays of the sun filter through the tall windows project onto the floor of the central nave in a chemin de lumière (path of light). If you're in the Bourgogne, make sure you visit Vézelay and its Basilique magnifique.
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The panoramic views from the top are stunning.Oh - yes - it's a World Heritage site and the Basilica is pretty special too!It's magnificent - do visit.
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Unfortunately for us, the entire altar area was being restored and was all closed off so that was a big disappointment. We were lucky enough to get a parking space in the area next to the Basilique as it is a long walk up a pretty steep hill to get there and it was drizzling. It is very stark, no stained glass and so I was somewhat disappointed, but should have read my tourist information more closely. On a beautiful day, I'm sure the view makes a big difference.