scruffy1
Veteran Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Holy Year from Pamplona 2010, SJPP 2011, Lisbon 2012, Le Puy 2013, Vezelay (partial watch this space!) 2014; 2015 Toulouse-Puenta la Reina (Arles)
The Pilgrim finally arrives in Vezelay but it is so difficult to actually set out. First of all the amazing Basilique Sainte Marie-Madeleine which should be visited in the early morning hours, during the afternoon, at sunset, and in the dark of night. Before setting out, do consider a walk down, how can you leave the Eternal Hill without actually seeing it from it's best perspective! A most pleasant and beautiful walk down and around Vezelay leads to Saint-Père 30 minutes+-. While there pop into the Église Notre-Dame de Saint-Père, then coffee and back up the hill - not done yet.
2-3 kilometers the other direction from Vezelay is Asquins, the traditional starting point before Vezelay. Asquins lies at the foot of the hill of Vézelay. The village holds many surprises, such as ancient barns, fortified farms of the XVII century and a wash house with a paved floor and beautiful frame supported by a square base. There are also several “colombiers” and winegrowers' houses, whilst the surrounding area is scattered with dozens of winegrowers’ huts. Best of all, the church of Saint Jacques le Majeur which is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and stands on a promontory that overlooks the village. Inside, you will find the reliquary bust of St Jacques from the 16th century, the woodwork of the 18th century and the Romanesque frescoes of the sacristy. From Vézelay, from the Porte Neuve, the road that leads to Asquins is a pretty walk of about 3 kilometers.
Vezelay to Santiago is say 1500 kilometers? No need to rush andrun about. Do this Camino properly
2-3 kilometers the other direction from Vezelay is Asquins, the traditional starting point before Vezelay. Asquins lies at the foot of the hill of Vézelay. The village holds many surprises, such as ancient barns, fortified farms of the XVII century and a wash house with a paved floor and beautiful frame supported by a square base. There are also several “colombiers” and winegrowers' houses, whilst the surrounding area is scattered with dozens of winegrowers’ huts. Best of all, the church of Saint Jacques le Majeur which is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and stands on a promontory that overlooks the village. Inside, you will find the reliquary bust of St Jacques from the 16th century, the woodwork of the 18th century and the Romanesque frescoes of the sacristy. From Vézelay, from the Porte Neuve, the road that leads to Asquins is a pretty walk of about 3 kilometers.
Vezelay to Santiago is say 1500 kilometers? No need to rush andrun about. Do this Camino properly
