{"id":72599,"date":"2018-08-08T06:00:38","date_gmt":"2018-08-08T04:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/?p=72599"},"modified":"2026-09-06T11:10:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T09:10:52","slug":"sainte-maximin-la-sainte-baume-maria-magdalenas-grav","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2018\/08\/sainte-maximin-la-sainte-baume-maria-magdalenas-grav\/","title":{"rendered":"Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume \u2013 Basilica and Tomb of Mary Magdalene"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 id=\"h-skribent-helena-bergstrom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Writer: Helena Bergstr\u00f6m<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Updated: September 2026 | <\/em>In the small town of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume in Provence stands a huge Gothic basilica. In the crypt are several ancient sarcophagi and relics that, according to Catholic tradition, belong to Mary Magdalene. We stopped with the camper and discovered a place with a fascinating mix of history, religion and legend.<\/p><div class=\"sharethis-buttons\"><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"twitter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/twitter.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Tweet<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"facebook\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/facebook.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"linkedin\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/linkedin.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"pinterest\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/pinterest.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Pin<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"reddit\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2018\/08\/sainte-maximin-la-sainte-baume-maria-magdalenas-grav\/#Basilique_Sainte-Marie-Madeleine\" >Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2018\/08\/sainte-maximin-la-sainte-baume-maria-magdalenas-grav\/#Maria_Magdalenas_grav_i_Saint-Maximin\" >Tomb of Mary Magdalene in Saint-Maximin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2018\/08\/sainte-maximin-la-sainte-baume-maria-magdalenas-grav\/#Legenden_om_Maria_Magdalena_i_Provence\" >The legend of Mary Magdalene in Provence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2018\/08\/sainte-maximin-la-sainte-baume-maria-magdalenas-grav\/#Relikerna_som_hittades_1279\" >The relics found in 1279<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2018\/08\/sainte-maximin-la-sainte-baume-maria-magdalenas-grav\/#Kryptan_under_basilikan\" >The crypt under the basilica<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2018\/08\/sainte-maximin-la-sainte-baume-maria-magdalenas-grav\/#Grottan_Sainte-Baume\" >Sainte-Baume Cave<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2018\/08\/sainte-maximin-la-sainte-baume-maria-magdalenas-grav\/#Att_besoka_Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume\" >To visit Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2018\/08\/sainte-maximin-la-sainte-baume-maria-magdalenas-grav\/#Ar_Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume_vart_ett_besok\" >Is Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume worth a visit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2018\/08\/sainte-maximin-la-sainte-baume-maria-magdalenas-grav\/#Mer_att_se_i_omradet\" >More to see in the area<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2018\/08\/sainte-maximin-la-sainte-baume-maria-magdalenas-grav\/#FAQ_%E2%80%93_Vanliga_fragor_om_Saint-Maximin_och_Maria_Magdalena\" >FAQ \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions about Saint-Maximin and Mary Magdalene<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2018\/08\/sainte-maximin-la-sainte-baume-maria-magdalenas-grav\/#Prenumerera_pa_vart_nyhetsbrev\" >Subscribe to our newsletter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume_i_Provence\"><\/span>Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume in Provence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We had left the French Mediterranean coast and started rolling north with the camper. After our visits to the Golden Islands and a night in Brignoles, the next stop was <strong>Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Saint-Maxime-Sainte-la-Baume-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"Saint Maxime Sainte la Baume\" class=\"wp-image-72609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Saint-Maxime-Sainte-la-Baume-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Saint-Maxime-Sainte-la-Baume-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Saint-Maxime-Sainte-la-Baume-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Saint-Maxime-Sainte-la-Baume-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Saint-Maxime-Sainte-la-Baume.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The city is located in the Var department of Provence and is completely dominated by the mighty <strong>Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine<\/strong>. We parked a bit away and walked towards the center.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-454579831\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88752\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-4093779925 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-4060820432\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ullbadden.se\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-3370298666\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.sun-living.com\/vans\/v-serien\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" aria-label=\"New Sunlife\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Nya-Sunliv.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider4093779925 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-4093779925\" );$freedslider4093779925.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider4093779925.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider4093779925.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider4093779925.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider4093779925.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div \n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-uagb-google-map uagb-google-map__wrap uagb-block-5d21b267\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"\" >\n\t\t\t\t<embed\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"uagb-google-map__iframe\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Google Map for \"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=saint-maxime-la-sainte-baume%20Frankrike&#038;z=8&#038;hl=sv&#038;t=m&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"640\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"300\"\n\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t><\/embed>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The walk took a little longer than necessary, however, as we happened to shop for a dress, a top, and a pair of shorts along the way. That&#039;s how it can be when you&#039;re on your way to a medieval basilica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Frankrike-Saint-Maxime-Sainte-La-Baume-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Frankrike Saint Maxime Sainte La Baume\" class=\"wp-image-72604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Frankrike-Saint-Maxime-Sainte-La-Baume-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Frankrike-Saint-Maxime-Sainte-La-Baume-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Frankrike-Saint-Maxime-Sainte-La-Baume-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Frankrike-Saint-Maxime-Sainte-La-Baume-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Frankrike-Saint-Maxime-Sainte-La-Baume.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basilique_Sainte-Marie-Madeleine\"><\/span>Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#039;s hard to miss the basilica as you approach the center of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume. Construction of the large Gothic church began in the late 13th century after relics believed to belong to Mary Magdalene were found on the site.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-4015437516\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88753\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-3104444735 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-1703657242\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elmia.se\/husvagn\/for-besokare\/biljetter\/?utm_source=freedomtravel&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=elmiahusvagn_kop_biljett_mars-sep\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-3770425377\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husbilslandet.com\/i-lager?amount=-1&#038;vehicle_type=camper&#038;price=219000%2C8874149&#038;y=2005%2C2027&#038;weight=1000%2C18000&#038;rea=true\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Demo sale (588 x 158 px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-3424446332\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/store.alko-tech.com\/anhaengerkupplungen-fuer-reisemobile\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"AL-KO towbar 2026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AL-KO-dragkrok-2026-.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AL-KO-dragkrok-2026-.png 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AL-KO-dragkrok-2026--300x81.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AL-KO-dragkrok-2026--224x60.png 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AL-KO-dragkrok-2026--18x5.png 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AL-KO-dragkrok-2026--433x116.png 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider3104444735 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-3104444735\" );$freedslider3104444735.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider3104444735.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider3104444735.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider3104444735.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider3104444735.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Construction began under Charles II of Anjou and continued for several centuries. The basilica was never fully completed, as is evident from the unusually simple and unfinished west facade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you enter, however, it is difficult to think of anything as unfinished. The church room is high, long and powerful, and the contrast with the much smaller city outside is striking. The reason why such a large church was built here is beneath our feet.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banner freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-3746329907\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-3570326684\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/firstcamp.se\/bra-att-veta\/incheckning-efter-stangning?utm_source=display&#038;utm_medium=Freedom-Travel&#038;utm_campaign=Freedom-Travel-sommar-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-224x107.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-433x206.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"280\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maria-Magdalena-Basilika-1024x574.jpg\" alt=\"Maria Magdalena Basilika\" class=\"wp-image-72610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maria-Magdalena-Basilika-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maria-Magdalena-Basilika-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maria-Magdalena-Basilika-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maria-Magdalena-Basilika-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maria-Magdalena-Basilika.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maria_Magdalenas_grav_i_Saint-Maximin\"><\/span>Tomb of Mary Magdalene in Saint-Maximin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the basilica lies a crypt with several ancient sarcophagi. Here relics are venerated which, according to Catholic and Proven\u00e7al tradition, belong to <strong>Mary Magdalene<\/strong>. But here you need to distinguish between history and tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mary Magdalene is a person who appears in the New Testament. She was one of Jesus&#039; disciples, was present at the crucifixion, and is described in the Gospels as one of the first to meet the resurrected Jesus.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banners-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-3193729457\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-2632006344\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/wifi.se\/produkt\/hybrid-traveller-portabel-5g-router-med-backup-batteri-i-over-6-timmar-usb\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"freedom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/freedom.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"288\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What happened to her later, however, is not told in the Gospels. And that is where the Proven\u00e7al legend takes over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legenden_om_Maria_Magdalena_i_Provence\"><\/span>The legend of Mary Magdalene in Provence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Proven\u00e7al tradition, Mary Magdalene left Palestine with Martha and Lazarus, among others. 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connection between Mary Magdalene, the Sainte-Baume grotto and the town of Saint-Maximin. However, there is no historical evidence that Mary Magdalene actually traveled to Provence.<\/p><div class=\"freed-stor-banner-plats-14 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-1990911233\"><div id=\"freed-slider-88782\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-31778401 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-2488431266\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husbilslandet.com\/i-lager?amount=-1&#038;vehicle_type=camper&#038;price=219000%2C8874149&#038;y=2005%2C2027&#038;weight=1000%2C18000&#038;rea=true\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Demo sale 588x588px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-224x224.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-325x325.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"588\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-426876495\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.sun-living.com\/husbilar\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"sun living 70\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sunliving-70-.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sunliving-70-.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sunliving-70--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sunliving-70--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sunliving-70--224x224.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sunliving-70--12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sunliving-70--325x325.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sunliving-70--520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sunliving-70--320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sunliving-70--100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/sunliving-70--120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"588\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider31778401 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-31778401\" );$freedslider31778401.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider31778401.unslider({ delay:5000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider31778401.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider31778401.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider31778401.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Basilika-Saint-Maxime-Sainte-La-Baume-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Basilika Saint Maxime Sainte La Baume\" class=\"wp-image-72611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Basilika-Saint-Maxime-Sainte-La-Baume-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Basilika-Saint-Maxime-Sainte-La-Baume-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Basilika-Saint-Maxime-Sainte-La-Baume-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Basilika-Saint-Maxime-Sainte-La-Baume-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Basilika-Saint-Maxime-Sainte-La-Baume.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relikerna_som_hittades_1279\"><\/span>The relics found in 1279<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The story becomes no less exciting in the 13th century. In 1279, Charles II of Anjou had excavations carried out in Saint-Maximin. Remains were found that were identified as the relics of Mary Magdalene. The discovery gave new impetus to the pilgrimage site that had already grown up around the tradition of her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the story, the relics had been hidden hundreds of years earlier for protection during troubled times. The find contained inscriptions that purportedly identified the body as that of Mary Magdalene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Charles II later received the support of Pope Boniface VIII to allow the Dominicans to take care of the sanctuary. In 1295, Dominicans were established both in Saint-Maximin and at Sainte-Baume. It was also the discovery of the relics that was the starting point for the great basilica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maria-Magdalena-Frankrike-1024x578.jpg\" alt=\"Maria Magdalenas grav\" class=\"wp-image-72612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maria-Magdalena-Frankrike-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maria-Magdalena-Frankrike-600x339.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maria-Magdalena-Frankrike-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maria-Magdalena-Frankrike-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maria-Magdalena-Frankrike.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kryptan_under_basilikan\"><\/span>The crypt under the basilica<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crypt is probably the most fascinating part of a visit, housing ancient stone sarcophagi and the reliquary associated with Mary Magdalene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For believers, this is a sacred place and Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume has been an important pilgrimage destination for centuries. For those who view the story more historically, the place is at least as interesting, although for different reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We know that the cult of Mary Magdalene here is very old. We know that relics were found and identified as hers in the 13th century and that the find had enormous significance for the place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it really is <strong>Mary Magdalene<\/strong> Who rests here? Of course we can&#039;t know. But it&#039;s a bit ticklish to stand down in the crypt and think about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maria-Magdalena-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Maria Magdalenas grav\" class=\"wp-image-72613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maria-Magdalena-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maria-Magdalena-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maria-Magdalena-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maria-Magdalena-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maria-Magdalena.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tomb of Mary Magdalene in the Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grottan_Sainte-Baume\"><\/span>Sainte-Baume Cave<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We visited the Basilica of Saint-Maximin itself, but anyone who wants to follow the story of Mary Magdalene further can go to <strong>Grotte de Sainte-Marie-Madeleine<\/strong> in the Sainte-Baume mountain massif.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to tradition, this is where Mary Magdalene lived as a hermit. The cave is located high in the mountain and can be reached on foot through the forest. It is still an active pilgrimage site and the Dominicans have maintained a presence at the sanctuary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This actually makes Saint-Maximin and Sainte-Baume two parts of the same story: the cave where Mary Magdalene is said to have lived and the basilica where her relics are venerated. It would have been exciting to visit the cave as well. We didn&#039;t do that this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Att_besoka_Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume\"><\/span>To visit Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the basilica is the main attraction, it is nice to stroll for a while through the center of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume. We found the town to be much more casually French than many of the resorts we had just left along the Mediterranean coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And apparently there are stores. We have picture evidence of that in the form of a dress, a top, and a pair of shorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/St-Maxime-Sainte-La-Baume-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"St Maxime Sainte La Baume\" class=\"wp-image-72605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/St-Maxime-Sainte-La-Baume-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/St-Maxime-Sainte-La-Baume-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/St-Maxime-Sainte-La-Baume-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/St-Maxime-Sainte-La-Baume-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/St-Maxime-Sainte-La-Baume.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Saint-Maxime-Sainte-la-Baume-Frankrike-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Saint Maxime Sainte la Baume Frankrike\" class=\"wp-image-72606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Saint-Maxime-Sainte-la-Baume-Frankrike-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Saint-Maxime-Sainte-la-Baume-Frankrike-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Saint-Maxime-Sainte-la-Baume-Frankrike-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Saint-Maxime-Sainte-la-Baume-Frankrike-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Saint-Maxime-Sainte-la-Baume-Frankrike.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We came here with a camper van and found parking a bit away from the city center. Since parking regulations and opportunities for camper vans change over time, we would today check the current regulations on site instead of recommending the parking we used in 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/St\u00e4llplats-Brignoles-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"St\u00e4llplats Brignoles\" class=\"wp-image-72603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/St\u00e4llplats-Brignoles-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/St\u00e4llplats-Brignoles-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/St\u00e4llplats-Brignoles-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/St\u00e4llplats-Brignoles-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/St\u00e4llplats-Brignoles.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our camper in a parking lot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ar_Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume_vart_ett_besok\"><\/span>Is Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume worth a visit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, especially if you are interested in history, churches or ancient stories. The basilica is impressive in itself, but it is the story of Mary Magdalene that makes the place special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are the relics in the crypt really hers? Did Mary Magdalene really live her last years in a cave in Provence? We don&#039;t know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But we know that people have been making pilgrimages here for centuries, that the tradition took on enormous significance for the area and that it resulted in a basilica that still dominates the small town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And sometimes an old riddle doesn&#039;t have to have a definitive answer to be fascinating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Krypta-Saint-Maxime-Sainte-La-Baume-1024x578.jpg\" alt=\"Krypta Saint Maxime Sainte La Baume\" class=\"wp-image-72607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Krypta-Saint-Maxime-Sainte-La-Baume-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Krypta-Saint-Maxime-Sainte-La-Baume-600x339.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Krypta-Saint-Maxime-Sainte-La-Baume-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Krypta-Saint-Maxime-Sainte-La-Baume-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Krypta-Saint-Maxime-Sainte-La-Baume.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mer_att_se_i_omradet\"><\/span>More to see in the area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume is well located for those traveling through Provence. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2018\/08\/thoronetklostret-i-provence\/\">Thoronet Abbey<\/a><\/strong>, which we also visited during this part of the trip, is not far away and offers a completely different religious environment with its stripped-down Cistercian architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To the south there is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2017\/09\/3-saker-att-gora-i-marseille\/\">Marseille<\/a><\/strong> and the Mediterranean coast, while Aix-en-Provence is to the west. We actually tried to visit Aix-en-Provence on the same trip, but after driving around in the camper van without finding a decent place to stay, we gave up. Sometimes it happens. Aix had to wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/All\u00e9-Franrike-1024x578.jpg\" alt=\"All\u00e9 Frankrike\" class=\"wp-image-72614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/All\u00e9-Franrike-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/All\u00e9-Franrike-600x339.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/All\u00e9-Franrike-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/All\u00e9-Franrike-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/All\u00e9-Franrike.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container faktaruta uagb-block-99677250 default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_%E2%80%93_Vanliga_fragor_om_Saint-Maximin_och_Maria_Magdalena\"><\/span>FAQ \u2013 Frequently Asked Questions about Saint-Maximin and Mary Magdalene<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Mary Magdalene buried in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The crypt beneath the basilica houses relics that, according to Catholic tradition, belong to Mary Magdalene, although there is no historical evidence that she is actually buried here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How did Mary Magdalene end up in Provence?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Proven\u00e7al tradition, Mary Magdalene came to southern France after the death of Jesus and later lived as a hermit in a cave in Sainte-Baume. The story is a religious tradition and cannot be historically substantiated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you see the relics of Mary Magdalene?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, the crypt beneath the Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine houses relics attributed to Mary Magdalene, along with ancient sarcophagi. The crypt is one of the most important parts of a visit to the basilica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you visit the cave of Mary Magdalene?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The Grotte de Sainte-Marie-Madeleine is located in the Sainte-Baume massif and is a separate pilgrimage site accessible on foot. 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