4 - Office de Tourisme de Vézelay

Vé z el ay
& l e Vé z el ien
© Claude RIPOCHE
U n p ay s à mu l ti p l e s f a c e tte s
Éditorial
Vézelay and the Vézelien: Burgundy in all
its diversity, with treasures like its sumptuous Romanesque basilica, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, built on the top
of the “eternal hill”. A place where time
seems to have stood still.
And yet, what could be more vibrant
than this multi-faceted land, popular for
its subtle wines, renowned gastronomy,
range of outdoor activities, diverse
cultural heritage where traditions meet
modernity, active monastic community,
beautiful unspoilt countryside, and array
of festivals and events that take place
throughout the year?
s o m m a i r8e
La Basilique
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The splendour of an
immense Romanesque
nave, where the light makes
the stone vibratein a never-ending
dance.
Office de tourisme
de Vézelay et du Vézelien
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Vignoble
et Vins
Enfants
familles
Where it’s all about white
and red, robe and brilliance,
aromas and flavours.
Vézelay has everything for
a great holiday, a change of
scene for children and adults alike.
Les Vill ages
Châteaux, washhouses,
Gothic and Romanesque
churches, dovecotes, GalloRoman thermal baths…:
an amazing journey through
the centuries.
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Héber g e m en t
r e s ta u r at i o n
Generosity combined with
a warm welcome: the perfect
combination.
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12 rue Saint Etienne
Tél. +33 (0)3 86 33 23 69
[email protected]
www.vezelaytourisme.com
Tourist guide N° 42 - mars 2013
Design and execution : grandpavois.fr
Photo credits : AB Loisirs, ADT89-S.Wahl, AN Rafting, Gilbert Basquin, BIVB/IBANEZ A., Cardoland, Salle Picasso
© CG Yonne, Domaine de la Croix Montjoie, Eclipsonic,
Ecuries de la Croix des Bois, l’Espérance-Marc Meneau/
Bielsa-Ph. Hiest, Christian & Monique Flahaut, Steeve
Guerbaz, Mairie de Saint-Père, Manoir de Val en Sel,
A.M-OT Vézelay, Parc du Morvan, Le Pontot-Jesus Iglesias,
Claude Ripoche, Scène Faramine, Jean-Paul Stenac, JeanLuc Van Dorpe, François Zuidberg.
Vézel ay
A village of contrasts, full of
old houses, modern art and
lots more surprises.
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Activités
N at u r e
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Hiking, mountain biking,
rock-climbing, horse-riding, canoeing,
rafting, treetop rope courses, hot air
balloon flights...which will you choose?
Manifestations
The list goes on and on!
Let’s just say you’ll be spoilt
for choice!
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la
Basi l ique
S P L E N DE U R DE L’ A RT
R O M A N PAT R I M O I N E
MONDIAL DE L’UNESCO
Be dazzled by the beauty
of this immense Romanesque nave,
where the light makes the stone vibrate
in a never-ending dance, and come the
summer solstice, the sun traces a path of
light down the middle of the nave.
Be surprised by this place full of contrasts:
its skilful construction and simple plan; its
sumptuous sculptures and sober
architecture; its elevated vault and
mighty pillars...
Take time to reflect in the crypt, where
for centuries pilgrims have flocked to
adore the relics of Mary Magdalene.
Admire the capitals, a real comic strip in
99 episodes from the ever-imaginative
Middle Ages.
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UN E XTRAORDINAIRE
LIVRE D’IMAGES
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1 Take
a guided tour and relive events
from the monastery’s heyday.
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Vézel ay - l a basilique
2 The
“Mystic Mill”, one of the finest
Burgundian Romanesque capitals.
3 Every
day, the chants of the monks
and
nuns ring through the abbey church.
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4 The
Great Tympanum in the narthex,
one of the greatest masterpieces of
Romanesque sculpture.
5 Discover
the full extent of the
building on a tour of the abbey church:
cloister gallery, refectory, radiant chapels...
Vé z el ay
UN DES PLUS BEAUX
VILLAGES DE FRANCE
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In Vézelay, the Middle Ages and modernity
sit side by side. Old hillside houses stand
above magnificent vaulted cellars which,
in past centuries, welcomed the crowds
of pilgrims heading for Compostela, side
streets winding their way towards the
gardens, writer’s homes...
Here, walkers, explorers and lovers of the
past will find one surprise after another
as they head up towards the basilica and
discover the artists who left there mark
here: Picasso appears alongside Calder,
whose mobile dances in the air near
works by Giacometti, Kandinsky, Miró,
Léger and many more.
Here, every stone, every door tells a
story and takes you back in time on a
journey between profane and sacred.
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L’HISTOIRE SE RACONTE
A CHAQUE PAS
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Vézel ay - vill age vézel ay
1 Staircase
tower with mullioned windows, sculpted doors, wrought grilles…
reminders of the past are everywhere.
2 An
amazing museum of modern art:
the Zervos museum.
3 La
Porte Neuve: mighty ramparts
surround the village.
4 Watercolour
artists love the
picturesque streets!
5 The
cross of “La Cordelle” where St
Bernard preached the 2nd crusade in 1146
6 Face-to-face
with medieval sculpture:
the “musée de l’oeuvre Viollet-le-Duc”
Vig nobl e s
e t Vi n s
LE BOURGOGNE
VÉZEL AY
With its radiant robe and light gold gleam,
Bourgogne Vézelay is a 100% Chardonnay
white wine. Its floral nose with lightly
mentholated citrus notes reveals a fresh
flavour, sometimes with a hint of honey.
A spontaneous, subtle wine, delicious as
an aperitif. It goes wonderfully with fish,
crustaceans, white meat and...snails.
The purple robe of Bourgogne Rouge,
made from Pinot Noir grapes, takes on
a red gleam as the years go by. A supple,
rounded wine, with a nose of red berries
and peppery nuances, it goes perfectly
with delicate meats, fine charcuterie...
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DE S VI N S É L É G AN T S
AU X NOT E S SU BT I L E S
1 Asquins, Saint-Père, Tharoiseau and
Vézelay: vines grow on the sunniest
hillsides.
2 From estates to cellars, tastings to
guided tours, let the wine-growers share
their passion with you.
3 Food and wine pairings: intense pleasure.
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4 The Wine Route: a trail to discover
the relics of wine-making through the
ages, with Vézelay providing a scenic
backdrop on the horizon.
5 Discover two unexpected works of
art!
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P L E A S E E N J OY B U R G U N DY W I N E S R E S P O N S I B LY
Vézel ay - vignobles et vin
Les
Vi ll ag e s
DES TRÉSORS
MÉCONNUS
Places of history and memory
since prehistoric times, the villages of the
Vézelien contain a living heritage that
will take you on an extraordinary voyage
through the centuries.
A church here, a gem of Burgundian
Gothic art with its elegant bell-tower and
beautiful narthex; a Renaissance manor
there. A Gallic archaeological site here,
built near salt water springs; prehistoric
cave paintings there, hidden deep in the
caverns. A fortified farm here, winegrowers’ houses there, century-old trees
elsewhere... And everywhere, you’ll find
lovely villages for a relaxing stroll.
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D’INCONTOURNABLES
JOYAUX A DÉCOUVRIR
ABSOLUMENT
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Vézel ay - les vill ages
1 Tharoiseau,
with its Croix Montjoie
(wayside cross) and superb views of
Vézelay and Morvan.
2 Pierre-Perthuis,
with its steep cliffs
and two bridges over the River Cure,
standing one in front of the other.
3 Foissy,
with its dovecote in the fields
and peaceful sheep.
4 Asnières,
with its humble washhouse,
which until only recently was filled with
the sound of washerwomen’s laughter.
5 Domecy,
with its castle towers surging
up
. through the century-old trees.
A ct i v i té s
N at ur e
UN TERRITOIRE
P R É S E RV É E T V I VA N T
With its diverse and protected natural
environment, the Vézelien is an ideal
place to relax in the countryside with its
gently sloping vales, babbling rivers and
sublime views over the valleys and hills
that roll in successive waves towards
Morvan. You’ll be spoilt for choice:
rafting in the tumultuous waters of the
Cure, hiking on the paths from Vézelay
to Santiago de Compostela, fishing in
the abundant rivers or peaceful canals,
following a botanical trail in the meadows
where wild orchids grow...
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L E PARC N AT U R E L
DU MORVAN
A land of forests, waterfalls, lakes and
rivers, full of unspoilt countryside whose
attractions reveal themselves as you travel
its paths. Its amazingly diverse habitat is
a wonderful adventure playground for
canoeing, mountain biking, rock-climbing,
horse-riding, canoeing...
1 Trot
through the open spaces.
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2 Paths
fragrant with the scent of
hazelnut.
3 No fear of falling!
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V é z e l ay - A c t i v i t é s n at u r e
4 Peaceful
walk along the Canal du
Nivernais.
5 Breathtaking
views from great heights.
Enfa n t s
Fa m i l l es
LA JOIE D’ÊTRE
ENSEMBLE
During a well-deserved holiday here,
parents and children can make up for lost
time together. There’s something for
everyone: history enthusiasts can explore
the prehistoric caverns in search of
cave paintings, visit the home of Vauban,
Marshal of France during the reign of
Louis XIV, or learn about salt extraction
techniques from 4 500 years ago...
Naturalists can indulge their hobbies by
fishing for trout or roach, rowing along
the Cure or going for a walk in search of
fossils and protected species.
Night owls will love Vézelay by night, the
lantern tours, sound and light shows,
outdoor theatre, festivals…
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L E DE F I DE S VAC ANC E S
R É U SSI E S
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1 The
treetop rope courses are a
daredevil’s dream.
2 Young
gourmets can learn the secrets
of the great chefs.
3 Adventurers
will be thrilled by the
dinosaurs and giant crocodiles in the
prehistoric park.
4 Sports
fans may prefer a canoe trip
down the Cure or a horse-riding course.
5 Little
ones will just enjoy picking
flowers in the fields!
Vézel ay - enfants fa milles
Héberg e m ent
r e s taur ation
ART DE VIVRE ET
CONVIVIALITÉ
Coming to Vézelay means coming to
Burgundy to discover a heritage full
of culture and history, gastronomy and
conviviality. Let’s just say you might need
a few days, or even another trip, to fully
appreciate all of it!
When it comes to cuisine, Burgundy
specialities have pride of place on our
restaurant menus: gougères (cheese
pastries), eggs meurette, beef bourguignon,
a nice Charolais steak…
Our chefs will put together a seasonal
array of delicious dishes to delight your
taste buds.
Vézelien’s gourmet scene has around ten
restaurants listed in the best gastronomy
guides.
As for hospitality, we have a range of
accommodation to suit you, whether
you’re here for a weekend or several
nights. From the simplest to the most
luxurious of hotels, from farmhouse inns
to family-owned manors, from riverside
campsites to rural cottages, your stay
is sure to be packed with great shared
experiences and happy times in the
Vézelien.
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G É N É RO SI T É ASSU R É E
1 Rustic
table in the morning sunshine.
2 Comfy
pillows and a refined atmosphere.
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3 House
and...garden.
4 Organic
market and local products.
5 Feeling
peckish.
V é z e l ay - H é be r g e m e n t r e s ta u r at i on
Manifestations
I L S E PAS S E
TOUJOURS…
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There’s always something going on in
the Vézelien!
Festivals and concerts at the basilica and
nearby churches; social nights at the local
cafes; outdoor theatre; organic markets;
loft sales; village fetes... there’s something
for all seasons.
All year round, painters, photographers,
sculptors and craftspeople exhibit their
work; there are spiritual sessions for
retreat visitors; literary and philosophical
evenings about art, history, music, wine,
gastronomy, medieval symbolism...not
forgetting courses in illumination,
iconography, singing, music...
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GRA N D S RE N DE Z -V O US
1 Le
Foiral des Deux Rivières - take a
step back in time.
2 “Vézelay
s’enflamme“, sound and
light show in a symphony of colours and
music.
3 Les
Rencontres Musicales de Vézelay,
a festival of extraordinary voices.
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4 Past
meets present at the Fête des
Moissons et Traditions.
5 Music
and pantomime: La Scène
Faramine.
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V é z e l ay - m a n i f e s tat i on s
Vézelay
en Bo urg o g n e
à 2h de Paris et 1 h de Beaune…
Bazoches
C h ât e a u
de
De m e ur e d e Va ub a n
© Bertrand Rieger
(XIIème siècle)
À 10 km de Vézelay
Ouvert sans interruption du 25 mars au 11 novembre
Open every day from 25 March to 11 November
58190 - BAZOCHES DU MORVAN
Tél : 03.86.22.10.22 - Fax : 03 86.22.12.37
www.chateau-bazoches.com
[email protected]