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Summer solstice visits Basilica of Vézelay
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.
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Overview
- ✓The Basilica of Vézelay was built in close relation to the course of the sun.
- ✓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 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 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.
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What’s Included
- ✓The offering to the basilica
What to Bring
- •Wheelchair accessible
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- •Specialized infant seats are available
- •Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Meet at start point
📍 Meeting point / start
Basilique de Vezelay, Vezelay
Good to know
- Guide languages
- French
- Book at least
- 1 hour(s) before
- Ages
- Child 7–12 · Youth 13–24 · Adult 25–99
- Ticket
- The meeting point to start the visit is at the Visitor's House. The Visitor's House is located mid-way up the climb to the Basilica. It takes 10 minutes from the parking lot at the bottom of the village.
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1.3 h
At the summer solstice, attend the magnificent spectacle of light games created by the builders 900 years ago, light architecture in the tradition of Stonehenge, the pyramids ...
45 min
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. In the final, the film "in the shade of Light" with the play of light in all seasons.
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