Vezelay Travel Guide

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Historic town of Vezelay with famous Abbey, Burgundy, France
Historic town of Vezelay with famous Abbey, Burgundy, France
Vézelay Abbey or Abbaye Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Vézelay is a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery in Vézelay in the Yonne department in northern Burgundy, France. The Benedictine abbey church, now the Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, with its complicated program of imagery in sculpted capitals and portals, is one of the outstanding masterpieces of Burgundian Romanesque art and architecture. Sacked by the Huguenots in 1569, the building suffered neglect in the 17th and the 18th centuries and some further damage during the period of the French Revolution. The church and hill at Vézelay were added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1979.
The famous tympanum of the basilica dates back to the 12th century. It represents the origins of the Church, with Christ who blesses the apostles and instructs them to convert the nations. (The basilica is Unesco World Heritage). #Culture #LocalSecrets #Trovember #History
Vezelay

Where to stay in Vezelay

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Le Verger

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Le Verger and surrounding area, you can visit Vezelay Abbey and Zervoz Museum.

Le Verger
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Les Creuses

While Les Creuses may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Vezelay Abbey and Eternity's Hill.

Les Creuses
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Corbigny

Corbigny might not have many top sights, but Vezelay Abbey and Zervoz Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Corbigny
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Le Clos

Travellers enjoy Le Clos for its monuments and historical sites. Consider checking out Eternity's Hill while you're in the area.

Le Clos
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Le Cotat Berlin

While Le Cotat Berlin isn't home to many top sights, Zervoz Museum and Vezelay Abbey are some notable places to visit nearby.

Le Cotat Berlin
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Le Poiron

While there might not be top attractions in Le Poiron, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Vezelay Abbey and Zervoz Museum.

Le Poiron
Hôtel Restaurant de la Poste et du Lion d'Or

Hôtel Restaurant de la Poste et du Lion d'Or

4 out of 5
Place du Champ de Foire Vezelay Burgundy
Stay at this hotel in Vezelay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (213 reviews)
Super nice hotel!!!

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

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Hôtel Les Glycines

Hôtel Les Glycines

2 out of 5
Rue St Pierre Vezelay
Stay at this hotel in Vezelay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Eternity's Hill and Vezelay Abbey are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (130 reviews)
The room was large and well accommodated, with a small but reasonable bathroom. The breakfast was fantastic and the staff very helpful.

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

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Hotel ibis Avallon

Hotel ibis Avallon

3 out of 5
33 Rue de la Bergerie Magny Yonne
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The price is £60 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£60
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Magny. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (364 reviews)
Reasonable
This hotel worked for us in that it was roughly halfway on our journey to the south of France. The staff were very friendly and helpful on check-in. The hotel itself is quite tired and needs some modernisation. Restaurant was not open the evening we were there but the Local town of Avallon had plenty ...

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

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house in the middle of nature

house in the middle of nature

Lormes
Stay at this holiday home in Lormes. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Narvau Waterfall is located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)
Nice house for a peaceful stay
The house is located rural, next to a unpaved road en a small stream. It is not luxury but wel equipped and comfortable. It offer a lot value for money. Due to the trees it is relatively cool on hot summer days. In Lormes , which has a nice atmosphere, there are supermarket, several good shops for ...

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2023

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Gîte des Tannières ideal for a successful stay

Gîte des Tannières ideal for a successful stay

Pouques-Lormes Nièvre
Stay at this cottage in Pouques-Lormes. Enjoy private pools and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Château de Bazoches and Narvau Waterfall are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Le gîte était parfait pour notre groupe de 20 personnes. Beaucoup de chambres, avec salle de bain. Endroit calme avec belle vue sur la campagne environnante

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Gîte des Tannières ideal for a successful stay
Quiet chalet with superb unobstructed view of the Morvan mountains

Quiet chalet with superb unobstructed view of the Morvan mountains

Saint-Germain-des-Champs Yonne
Stay at this chalet in Saint-Germain-des-Champs. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Château de Chastellux and Château de ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
Peaceful Break in the Morvan Countryside
Lovely chalet with everything you need in a very peaceful location with stunning scenery wherever you go.

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Quiet chalet with superb unobstructed view of the Morvan mountains
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Popular places to visit

Vézelay Abbey or Abbaye Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Vézelay is a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery in Vézelay in the Yonne department in northern Burgundy, France. The Benedictine abbey church, now the Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, with its complicated program of imagery in sculpted capitals and portals, is one of the outstanding masterpieces of Burgundian Romanesque art and architecture. Sacked by the Huguenots in 1569, the building suffered neglect in the 17th and the 18th centuries and some further damage during the period of the French Revolution. The church and hill at Vézelay were added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1979.

Eternity's Hill

Find out about the history of Vezelay when you spend time at Eternity's Hill. Discover the area's art scene and cathedral.

Eternity's Hill

Zervoz Museum

You can study the exhibits at Zervoz Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Vezelay. Discover the area's countryside and cathedral.

Zervoz Museum

Maison Jules Roy

You can learn about the history of Vezelay with a visit to Maison Jules Roy. Discover the area's countryside and cathedral.

Maison Jules Roy

Things to do

Look closely at the beauty of the large eardrum sculpture

Screening of the film on the Great Tympanum of Vézelay, masterpiece of Romanesque art

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Screening of the film on the Great Tympanum of Vézelay, masterpiece of Romanesque art
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Beautiful village with interesting historical buildings, views and shops

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