Vézelay

Vézelay, an ancient hill city in Burgundian France, stands out for its historical and religious significance. The site is renowned for its 11th-century abbey, Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Vézelay, which served as a pivotal starting point for the 'Via Lemovicense,' one of the four major pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Additionally, it is notable as the location from where Saint Bernard of Clairvaux preached the Second Crusade on Easter Sunday in 1046. This publication highlights Vézelay's role in shaping medieval pilgrimage and religious movements, offering insights into its cultural and historical importance.

Dunn, M. (2022). Vézelay. Vézelay. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780415791182-rmeo13-1