10/30/2025
Proud to partner with Volo and Barge Lady Cruises. Please join us for an unforgettable evening next Thursday!
Almost a year and a half ago, my girlfriend and I had just stepped off our first barge cruise in the South of France, drifting along the Canal du Midi, and already dreaming of one day returning to explore Burgundy the same way.
Nine months later, that dream became reality when our phone rang from Barge Lady Cruises with an opportunity to join just such a cruise on the Luciole—a “charming class” barge—with five other couples. What followed was a week of pure enchantment: medieval towns, the French countryside unfolding around us, endless vineyards, exquisite meals prepared by our onboard chef, and the warm hospitality of barge owner Penny Liley, her captain, and amazing crew.
Among countless highlights, one stood above the rest: our visit to the Basilica of Vézelay, guided by none other than Christopher Kelly.
Now, the FHS Chicago–Midwest Chapter invites you to relive that same sense of wonder. Join us at Volo’s cozy-chic all-season patio as we welcome Christopher Kelly, visiting from France, for a fascinating talk about FHS’s 2025 special grantee: the Basilica of Vézelay.
Enjoy a cocktail dînatoire and an open bar featuring curated Burgundy wines, local beer, and soft drinks as we journey together through the philosophical and architectural genius behind Vézelay’s ethereal grace — a marvel of design from the earliest chapters of our shared history.
RSVP Here: https://frenchheritagesociety.org/fhs_events/the-magic-of-vezelays-basilica/?utm_campaign=Burgundy%20Wine%20Tasting&utm_medium=email&utm_source=toastemail
