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  • Small tree in a field near Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey and the surrounding hillside were added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the lower north side of the nave and depicts the temptation of Saint Anthony, who is seen here tortured by two demons. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the upper north side of the nave and depicts two pelicans, representing paternal love. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital depicts Vezelay Abbey delivering justice. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the upper south side of the nave and depicts the murder of Amnon. Amnon, eldest son of King David, is murdered by his brother Absalom after abusing their sister Tamar. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the narthex of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. This capital depicts Saint Benedict resurrecting a boy. The Saint wears his tonsure and holds a book and blesses the body of the boy, wrapped in a shroud, while his grieving father watches. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Organ in Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church.  The building was extensively remodeled by Viollet-le-Duc 1840-61 to prevent collapse. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Christ from the Central Tympanum in the narthex of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church.  The great central tympanum depicts the Mission of the Apostles, or the preaching the Good News that Christ commanded at Pentecost. Christ is seated within a mandorla (almond-shaped halo). Rays of light shoot out from Christ's hands to the apostles. It dates from c. 1115. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Vezelay Abbey church and part of the hill town of Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. Here we see the Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene, a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The building was extensively remodeled by Viollet-le-Duc 1840-61 to prevent collapse. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the narthex of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. This capital depicts saints Peter and Paul resurrecting a young man. This scene is not in the gospels but is inspired by legends of the saints' travels in Rome with Simon Magus. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the lower north side of the nave and depicts the punishment of Avarice and Slander (who has his tongue pulled out) by Generosity and Truth. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital depicts Saint Eugenia, who dressed as a man and became an abbot. When accused by a woman of adultery, she was forced to bare her breasts at the trial to prove her identity. She sits here between her accuser and Philip, duke of Alexandria, her father and judge at the trial. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the upper north side of the nave and depicts the sacrifices of Cain and Abel. On the left Abel offers a lamb to God, whose hand is seen in the cloud blessing him. On the right Cain offers a wheat sheaf. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital depicts Jeremiah blessing Abimelech. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the lower south side of the nave and depicts the legend of Saint Eustace. When hunting, Eustace sees a vision of a crucifix bertween the stag's antlers, and is converted. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the south side of the nave and depicts the Four Winds, possibly showing traditional woven bee hives. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Vezelay Abbey and the hill town of Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene, a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church, is seen here dominating the town. The building was extensively remodeled by Viollet-le-Duc 1840-61 to prevent collapse. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the narthex of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. This capital depicts the story of St John the Baptist. A disciple asks Christ if he is the true messiah, Christ gestures yes, allowing John to die. On the right, his head is placed on a plate to be presented to Salome. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital depicts old testament sacrifices. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital, c. 1120-40, depicts Joseph (son of Jacob) being whipped after having been falsely accused by Potiphar's wife. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the narthex of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. This capital depicts the life of St John the Baptist. In the centre, a disciple asks Christ if he is really the Messiah, Christ gestures yes, allowing John to die. On the left, the executioner holds his hair before beheading him. It dates from 1140-50. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Capitals in nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church.  The building was extensively remodeled by Viollet-le-Duc 1840-61 to prevent collapse. These carved capitals sit atop pillars below the arches on the northern side of the nave. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Vineyards at Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey and the surrounding hillside were added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict mostly biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the upper north side of the nave and is carved with a decorative floral motif based on a local plant. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the south side of the nave and depicts The Four Winds, with a possible representation of woven beehives. It dates from 1120-40. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Crypt of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church.  The crypt is Carolingian and has reliquaries holding a few small relics of St Mary Magdalene. The original relics were burned by French Calvinists during the 16th century Wars of Religion, but in 1876 the Archbishop of Sens gifted some to Vezelay to be housed in the crypt. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Chapter house of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church.  The building was extensively remodeled by Viollet-le-Duc 1840-61 to prevent collapse. The chapter house has a rib-vaulted ceiling and carved Gothic capitals. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Vezelay Abbey church and part of the hill town of Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. Here we see the Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene, a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church.  The building was extensively remodeled by Viollet-le-Duc 1840-61 to prevent collapse. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Musician from the North Tympanum in the narthex of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church.  The typanum over the north (left) door in the narthex is heavily carved with pilgrims to Emmaus, including this figure playing a musical instrument, probably a lute. It dates from c. 1115. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Nave and apse of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church.  The building was extensively remodeled by Viollet-le-Duc 1840-61 to prevent collapse. The nave itself dates from 1120-32 and has distinctive striped arches on the vaults and a rhythmic pattern of arches and engaged columns. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the lower north side of the nave and depicts Moses and the golden calf. At Mount Sinai Moses discovers his people worshipping an idol of a golden calf. On the left Moses holds up one of the tablets of the Ten Commandments and raises a stick to destroy the idol. A demon leaps from the calf's mouth. On the right a Hebrew brings a ram for sacrifice. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital from the late 12th century is in the upper northern side of the nave and depicts Herod and Herodias. herodias is asking Herod for the head of St John the Baptist on a plate. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the upper north side of the nave and depicts the Original Sin of Adam and Eve. Eve gives the apple to Adam, and the serpent is intertwined with the branches of the tree. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the south side of the nave and depicts the death of the poor, represented by Lazarus, and the death of the rich. Here we see the death of a rich man surrounded by women, with a snake under his bed eating his wealth and two demons ripping out his soul with pincers. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the north side of the nave and depicts the death of Absalom at the battle of Ephraim's Wood. Absalom's hair is caught in the boughs of a tree and his head is being chopped off by Joab, one of King David's men. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Church medallion, Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. This carved medallion depicts a crowned woman holding a church and a standard. The latin inscription quotes the Song of Songs and refers to the fire in 1120 which damaged the church and led to the construction of the present nave. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the upper north side of the nave and depicts the Original Sin of Adam and Eve. Eve gives the apple to Adam, and the serpent is intertwined with the branches of the tree. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Small house in a field near Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey and the surrounding hillside were added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church.  The building was extensively remodeled by Viollet-le-Duc 1840-61 to prevent collapse. The nave itself dates from 1120-32 and has distinctive striped arches on the vaults and a rhythmic pattern of arches and engaged columns. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from a pilaster on the upper north side of the nave and depicts an acrobat. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the south side of the nave and depicts Noah building the Ark, in order to escape the flood which will punish mankind for its sins. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the upper north side of the nave and depicts Herod and Herodias. Herodias is asking her husband for the head of St John the Baptist. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the south side of the nave and depicts the death of the rich and of the poor, represented by Lazarus. On this side of the capital we see Abraham receiving the soul of Lazarus. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital depicts a knight fighting a dragon. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Capitals in nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church.  The building was extensively remodeled by Viollet-le-Duc 1840-61 to prevent collapse. These carved capitals sit atop pillars below the arches on the northern side of the nave. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital depicts Adam et Eve and is one of the oldest in the church, possibly Carolingian. Grapes replace the traditional apple as we are in wine country. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital depicts David slaying Goliath. On the left, he kills the giant Philistine with his slingshot and on the right, he beheads him. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the lower north side of the nave and depicts David killing the giant Philistine Goliath with his sling shot. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital depicts Adam et Eve and is one of the oldest in the church, possibly Carolingian. Grapes replace the traditional apple as we are in wine country. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the north side of the nave and depicts the murder of the Amalekite.  Meurtre de l'Amal√©cite from the book of Samuel. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital depicts the martyrdom of Saint Andoche. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the south side of the nave and depicts Noah building the Ark, in order to escape the flood which will punish mankind for its sins. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital depicts the Mystic Mill, it shows Moses grinding grain (symbolising the Old Testament) into flour (New Testament), which Saint Paul solemnly collects in a sack. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the narthex of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. This capital depicts saints Peter and Paul resurrecting a young man. This scene is not in the gospels but is inspired by legends of the saints' travels in Rome with Simon Magus. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the lower south side of the nave and depicts Lewdness and Despair. Lewdness is a woman with a snake gnawing at her stomach and Despair a demon with flaming hair who kills himself with a sword in the stomach. The fern in the centre has poisonous fruits. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the north side of the nave and depicts the death of Absalom at the battle of Ephraim's Wood. Absalom's hair is caught in the boughs of a tree and his head is being chopped off by Joab, one of King David's men. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the south side of the nave and depictsthe death of Lazarus and of the rich. The poor Lazarus is seen crouching at the door of the rich, handing his soul in a halo to two angels, who will take it to God. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the south side of the nave and depicts a battle between a man riding a grotesque beast and a crowned woman with the body of an ox, representing the Whore of Babylon and the Apocalypse. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Carved capital from the nave of Vezelay Abbey church, Vezelay, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Vezelay Abbey was a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery founded in the 9th century by St Badilo, who was said to have brought back relics of Mary Magdalene from the Holy Land. The Abbey Church or Basilica of St Mary Magdalene is a 12th century Burgundian Romanesque church. The capitals in the nave were probably carved by artists from Cluny Abbey and depict biblical scenes, ancient legends and mythological creatures. This capital is from the south side of the nave and depicts Noah building the Ark, in order to escape the flood which will punish mankind for its sins. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Worker throwing cut stones onto piles at the quarry, and behind, the Great Tower or Tour Maitresse, Chapel Tower and Corner Tower (left-right), still under construction, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Base of the Great Tower or Tour Maitresse, with arrow slits, and a footbridge over the moat trench, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • North Range or Logis Seigneurial in the centre, completed 2010, with Corner Towers and Great Tower or Tour Maitresse on the right, still under construction, lifting gear or squirrel cage with double drum, and footbridges over the moat trench, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Elodie Michel, rope maker on the Guedelon project since 29/05/2012, wearing medieval costume and carrying lengths of rope and a rope mat, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Hammer, wire brush and an anvil in the Forge, with pincers and pliers on the wall behind, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. In the forge, the site's blacksmiths repair and manufacture all the metalwork needed for the project, including chisels, axes, adzes, gates and hinges. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • North Range or Logis Seigneurial in the centre, completed 2010, with the Great Tower or Tour Maitresse on the right, and Corner Tower on the left, still under construction, and footbridge over the moat trench, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • North Range or Logis Seigneurial in the centre, completed 2010, with the Great Tower or Tour Maitresse on the right, still under construction, and footbridge over the moat trench, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • North Range or Logis Seigneurial in the centre, completed 2010, with the Great Tower or Tour Maitresse on the right, and Corner Tower in the centre, still under construction, lifting gear or squirrel cage with double drum, and footbridges over the moat trench, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Great Tower or Tour Maitresse, Chapel Tower and Corner Tower (left-right), still under construction, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. In the foreground is the stone quarry with cut stones from which the building is constructed. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Builders climbing up the scaffolding erected in the moat trench, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Workers on the building site in the courtyard, with lifting gear or squirrel cage with double drum, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Nicolas Michel, coin maker at the Guedelon project since 14/01/2013, wearing medieval costume and holding a coin stamp and log, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Nicolas Touchefeu, carpenter on the Guedelon project since 15/03/2004, wearing medieval costume and holding an axe, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Worker pulling on a rope to steady a palette of stones being winched by the lifting gear with squirrel cage and double drum, an early form of crane, on the building site in the courtyard at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Tools in the Forge, including a brush, chains, links and a poker, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. In the forge, the site's blacksmiths repair and manufacture all the metalwork needed for the project, including chisels, axes, adzes, gates and hinges. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Lifting gear or squirrel cage with single drum in the courtyard of the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Tour guide and miller Yohann Mateo Albaladejo, dressed in medieval costume, taking visitors on a guided tour at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Bruno Feval, tile maker on the Guedelon project since 02/04/2009, wearing medieval costume and holding a tile mould and mallet, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Yohann Mateo Albaladejo, miller and tour guide at the Guedelon project since 14/03/2016, wearing medieval costume and holding a bag of flour, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Aurelie Paillard, basketmaker, at work in the basketmakers' workshop at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Nails, in the Forge, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. In the forge, the site's blacksmiths repair and manufacture all the metalwork needed for the project, including chisels, axes, adzes, gates and hinges. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Wheelbarrow in the building site at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • North Range or Logis Seigneurial in the centre, completed 2010, with the Great Tower or Tour Maitresse on the right, and Corner Tower on the left, still under construction, and footbridge over the moat trench, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Elodie Michel, rope maker on the Guedelon project since 29/05/2012, wearing medieval costume and carrying lengths of rope and a rope mat, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Laetitia Roux, carter on the Guedelon project since 01/04/2004, wearing medieval costume and carrying a bridle and reins, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Carts pulled by cows or horses are used at Guedelon to transport building materials around the site. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Laetitia Roux, carter on the Guedelon project since 01/04/2004, wearing medieval costume and carrying a bridle and reins, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Carts pulled by cows or horses are used at Guedelon to transport building materials around the site. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Workers cutting blocks of stone at the quarry, and behind, the Great Tower or Tour Maitresse, Chapel Tower and Corner Tower (left-right), still under construction, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Stone cutting tools, including chisel, hammer, brush and measuring stick, in the stone masons' yard at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • North Range or Logis Seigneurial, completed in 2010 (right), with lifting gear or squirrel cage with double drum, Corner Tower (left) and Chapel Tower (centre), at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Lifting gear or squirrel cage with single drum and behind, the Chapel Tower and North Range or Logis Seigneurial, completed 2010, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Great Tower or Tour Maitresse, Chapel Tower and Corner Tower (left-right), still under construction, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. In the foreground is the stone quarry with cut stones arranged in piles from which the building is constructed. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Great Tower or Tour Maitresse, Chapel Tower and Corner Tower (left-right), still under construction, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. In the foreground is the stone quarry with cut stones from which the building is constructed. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Laetitia Roux, carter on the Guedelon project since 01/04/2004, wearing medieval costume and carrying a bridle and reins, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. Carts pulled by cows or horses are used at Guedelon to transport building materials around the site. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Yohann Mateo Albaladejo, miller and tour guide at the Guedelon project since 14/03/2016, wearing medieval costume and holding a bag of flour, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Cart pulled by a horse transporting building materials across a bridge to the building site, and behind, the Great Tower or Tour Maitresse and the North Range or Logis Seigneurial, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Worker carrying out maintenance on the lifting gear or squirrel cage with double drum, on the building site in the courtyard at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Lifting gear with squirrel cage and double drum, an early form of crane, lifting a palette of stones, on the building site in the courtyard at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Mathieu Bonnemaison, a blacksmith, at work at the furnace in the forge at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. In the forge, the site's blacksmiths repair and manufacture all the metalwork needed for the project, including chisels, axes, adzes, gates and hinges. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Mathieu Bonnemaison, a blacksmith, at work hammering and shaping metal on an anvil in the forge at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. In the forge, the site's blacksmiths repair and manufacture all the metalwork needed for the project, including chisels, axes, adzes, gates and hinges. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Builder on the scaffolding lowering a crate using a lifting device, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Workers in the courtyard unloading cut stones from a cart pulled by a horse, and behind, the Chapel Tower and the North Range or Logis Seigneurial, at the Chateau de Guedelon, a castle built since 1997 using only medieval materials and processes, photographed in 2017, in Treigny, Yonne, Burgundy, France. The Guedelon project was begun in 1997 by Michel Guyot, owner of the nearby Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, with architect Jacques Moulin. It is an educational and scientific project with the aim of understanding medieval building techniques and the chateau should be completed in the 2020s. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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