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
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 La Maison du Visiteur.

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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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 Vezelay Abbey and La Maison du Visiteur 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, La Maison du Visiteur 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 La Maison du Visiteur.

Le Poiron
Hôtel & Restaurant SY La Terrasse

Hôtel & Restaurant SY La Terrasse

2 out of 5
2 Place de la Basilique Vezelay
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.434.358 ₫ per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
2.434.358 ₫
2.731.997 ₫ total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Vezelay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Eternity's Hill and Vezelay Abbey ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
Lovely spot to stay in Vezelay, wonderful romantic spot. Staff were lovely and helpful. We ate at the restaurant which was very nice.

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Hôtel & Restaurant SY La Terrasse
Hôtel Les Glycines

Hôtel Les Glycines

2 out of 5
Rue St Pierre Vezelay
The price is 3.777.579 ₫ per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
3.777.579 ₫
4.209.417 ₫ total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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! (132 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

Hôtel Les Glycines
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
The price is 5.061.843 ₫ per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
5.061.843 ₫
5.710.229 ₫ total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Hôtel Restaurant de la Poste et du Lion d'Or
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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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
Friendly, gluten free breakfast, clean room. Beautiful building.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Appart'hôtel Odalys City - Dijon Centre Les Cordeliers
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! (432 reviews)
It was clean and great value.

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

Comfort Aparthotel Besancon La City
ZENAO Appart'hotel Nevers

ZENAO Appart'hotel Nevers

3 out of 5
6 Bis Rue des Renardats Nevers
Stay at this aparthotel in Nevers. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Church of St-Etienne and Parc Roger-Salengro ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (386 reviews)
Beware, it’s a room in an elderly care home!
It didn’t say anywhere that this apartment is part of an old age home. The pictures of the communal spaces for the property are for the use of the care home residents. All of the property facilities are clearly for elderly residents. The shower room is designed for wheelchair users. I’d understand ...

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

ZENAO Appart'hotel Nevers
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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

La Maison du Visiteur

Enjoy an outing to La Maison du Visiteur during your stay in Vezelay. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area.

La Maison du Visiteur

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

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Beautiful village with interesting historical buildings, views and shops

Cities near Vezelay

Cityscape of Saint-Pere with Eglise Notre-Dame in Bourgogne France is a miniature copy of the Notre-Dame in Paris.

Saint-Pere

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

Foissy-les-Vezelay