This medieval French village is home to 434 residents but draws nearly 1 million pilgrims annually to its mystical basilica
My first encounter with Vézelay left me speechless. Standing atop what locals call the “Eternal Hill,” I watched golden light wash over the surrounding Burgundy countryside while 434 villagers went about their daily routines in the shadow of a UNESCO basilica that draws almost a million visitors annually. This extraordinary imbalance – where residents are … Lire plus