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 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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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 Zervoz Museum 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
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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
Hôtel Les Glycines

Hôtel Les Glycines

2 out of 5
Rue St Pierre Vezelay
The price is NZ$269 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
NZ$269
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! (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

Hôtel Les Glycines
Hôtel & Restaurant SY La Terrasse

Hôtel & Restaurant SY La Terrasse

2 out of 5
2 Place de la Basilique Vezelay
The price is NZ$174 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
NZ$174
17 Feb - 18 Feb
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (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 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$384 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
NZ$384
14 Mar - 15 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (213 reviews)
Super nice hotel!!!

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025

Hôtel Restaurant de la Poste et du Lion d'Or
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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 July 2023

house in the middle of nature
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
gîte des croisettes, in the Morvan regional park

gîte des croisettes, in the Morvan regional park

Dun-Les-Places Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Stay at this cottage in Dun-les-Places. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Magical stay
I was hoping for a few days of quiet in nature, and that is exactly what I got. I remembered what stars look like, fell asleep to the sound of a river, and read to my heart's content, warmed by a real fire. The hosts were incredibly thoughtful and responsive. The cottage isn't too far from wine chateaux ...

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2024

gîte des croisettes, in the Morvan regional park
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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

Activities

Look closely at the beauty of the large eardrum sculpture

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

NZ$14
per adult
Screening of the film on the Great Tympanum of Vézelay, masterpiece of Romanesque art
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