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 Hilltop town of Vézelay and the basilica of Saint Mary-Madeleine (World Heritage site since 1979) Vézelay, the “eternal hill” was a place of pilgrimage par excellence : departure point and gathering place for both Crusaders and Pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostella, but above all the destination for all those coming to see the relics of St Mary-Madeleine. Cistercian abbey of Fontenay (World Heritage site since 1981) Founded by Saint Bernard in 1118, Fontenay abbey is remarkably well preserved and, as such, allows visitors to see just what a great Cistercian abbey was like, a skilful blend of functional layout and outstanding architecture. Priory church of La Charité-sur-Loire (World Heritage site since 1998), a stopping place on the Santiago de Compostella pilgrim way A famous monastery town for much of the Middle Ages, La Charité-sur-Loire has always been a major stopping place for pilgrims. The Cluniac priory at La Charité was founded in 1059 on the banks of the Loire. It could accommodate 5,000 faithful and was the nucleus around which this little town developed.  Add to my road book |
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