Vezelay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
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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 Eternity's Hill and Vezelay Abbey.

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 Eternity's Hill and Vezelay Abbey.

Les Creuses
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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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Corbigny

Corbigny might not have many top sights, but Eternity's Hill and Vezelay Abbey are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Corbigny
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Le Cotat Berlin

While Le Cotat Berlin isn't home to many top sights, Zervoz Museum and Eternity's Hill 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 Eternity's Hill and Vezelay Abbey.

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
The price is ₹6,556 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
₹6,556
₹7,536 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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! (363 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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Appart'hôtel Odalys City - Dijon Centre Les Cordeliers

Appart'hôtel Odalys City - Dijon Centre Les Cordeliers

4 out of 5
3 et 5 rue Turgot Dijon Cote-d'Or
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Dijon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a steam room. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (993 reviews)
We arrived at mid night, Alex was there to help, and he was wonderful with all he did to make our stay easy and relax,

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Appart'hôtel Odalys City - Dijon Centre Les Cordeliers
Hotel Residence City Loft

Hotel Residence City Loft

3 out of 5
96 Rue Des Godrans Dijon
Stay at this residence in Dijon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Le Carrousel and Hôtel Chambellan are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
Room was large and clean. Kitchenette was convenient.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

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Comfort Aparthotel Besancon La City

Comfort Aparthotel Besancon La City

3 out of 5
11 avenue Louise Michel Besancon Doubs
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Besancon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Musée des Beaux-Arts ...
8/10 Very Good! (417 reviews)
It was clean and great value.

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

Comfort Aparthotel Besancon La City
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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

Reviews of Vezelay

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Charlotte

Beautiful village with interesting historical buildings, views and shops

Cities near Vezelay

Die keltische und gallo-römische Kultstätte der salzigen Quellen bei Vézelay

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