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Mary Magdalen Cave & Basilica of St Maximin on a private tour
About This Tour
Mary Magdalene was close to Jesus and the Virgin Mary.
Expelled from Palestine at the beginning of the 1st century, she arrived in Provence by sea in a small boat.
She dedicated her life to carrying the voice of Jesus through Provence, then she retired to the cave of the Massif de la Sainte Baume, where she lived in Hermite the last 30 years of her life.
Whether you are a Pilgrim, or simply fascinated by the incredible history of Saint Mary Magdalene, I suggest you live a journey into the past by discovering the cave.
You will have time to pray or meditate, and if you wish, you will be able to attend the Mass which is held daily at 11am.
You will climb alone, at your own pace.
We will then go to the city of Saint Maximin la Sainte Baume, you can stroll through the alleys and have lunch there.
Finally, you will have free time to visit the basilica where the relics of Mary Magdalene lie.
Expelled from Palestine at the beginning of the 1st century, she arrived in Provence by sea in a small boat.
She dedicated her life to carrying the voice of Jesus through Provence, then she retired to the cave of the Massif de la Sainte Baume, where she lived in Hermite the last 30 years of her life.
Whether you are a Pilgrim, or simply fascinated by the incredible history of Saint Mary Magdalene, I suggest you live a journey into the past by discovering the cave.
You will have time to pray or meditate, and if you wish, you will be able to attend the Mass which is held daily at 11am.
You will climb alone, at your own pace.
We will then go to the city of Saint Maximin la Sainte Baume, you can stroll through the alleys and have lunch there.
Finally, you will have free time to visit the basilica where the relics of Mary Magdalene lie.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Entrance cave Sainte Marie Madeleine
- Basilica entrance of Saint Mary Magdalene
✗ Not Included
Itinerary
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A true journey into the past, you will discover the cave or Saint Mary Madeleine lived in Hermite the last 30 years of her life.
The path that leads through the forest, mixes calm, beauty and serenity.
You will all have time to make the ascent at your own pace, as well as to meditate or pray on site.
If you wish, you can attend the Mass which is held daily at 11am.
Important: Provide walking shoes for the ascent (about 40 minutes)
The path that leads through the forest, mixes calm, beauty and serenity.
You will all have time to make the ascent at your own pace, as well as to meditate or pray on site.
If you wish, you can attend the Mass which is held daily at 11am.
Important: Provide walking shoes for the ascent (about 40 minutes)
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After visiting the cave, we will go to Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte Baume, a city preserved from Mass tourism. You will have lunch there and you can stroll through the alleys of the old town that leads to the Basilica of Saint Mary Magdalene.
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You will have free time to visit the basilica and gather in front of the relics of St. Mary Magdalene which are preserved inside the basilica
Good to Know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness