Vézelay

Vézelay

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION			CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Vézelay		Saint-Père at 2.2 km (2 min)
Insee code	89446		Asquins at 3.2 km (3 min)
Postcode	89450		Foissy-lès-Vézelay at 5.5 km (6 min)
Latitude	47.4656740		Pierre-Perthuis at 6.1 km (6 min)
Longitude	3.7461430		Tharoiseau at 6.9 km (7 min)
Altitude	From 170 to 339 meters		Menades at 7.8 km (8 min)
Surface	21.83 km²		Chamoux at 8 km (7 min)
Population	478 inhabitants		Blannay at 9 km (8 min)
Density	21 inhabitants/km²		Domecy-sur-le-Vault at 9.1 km (9 min)
National labels			Fontenay-près-Vézelay at 9.4 km (10 min)
Chief town	Auxerre (at 51 km, 51 min)		Montillot at 9.8 km (10 min)
Department	Yonne		Domecy-sur-Cure at 9.8 km (10 min)
Region	Burgundy		Search another town

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Vézelay is a hotbed of Christianity since the Middle Ages, but also a rallying point for the pilgrimage of St Jacques de Compostela. Basilica Sainte-Madeleine and the village are classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. Vézelay is part of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France".

The village of Vézelay and the Basilica Sainte-Madeleine are classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. Discover the richness of this medieval city through its monuments and museums.

• The Basilica of Sainte-Madeleine (eleventh and twelfth centuries), a masterpiece of Romanesque art.
• La Maison Jules Roy - A writer's house:

Ouvert des Rameaux à la Toussaint, tous les jours, sauf mardi, de 14h à 18h." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Open Palm to November, daily except Tuesdays, from 14h to 18h.

Entrée libre." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Free admission.

• The Museum of Work Viollet-le-Duc:

La sculpture médiévale à portée du regard, deux anciennes salles de l'abbaye abritent des sculptures médiévales ainsi que des moulages." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Medieval sculpture in range of sight, two former rooms of the house abbey medieval sculptures and castings.

Ouvert les week-end de Pâques au 30 septembre et tous les jours en juillet et août de 14h à 18h." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Open on weekends from Easter to 30th September and daily in July and August from 14h to 18h.

• Museum Zervos - House Romain Rolland:

Musée d'art moderne abritant des oeuvres de la collection Zervos léguées à la ville de Vézelay : Victor-Brauner, Calder, Ernst, Giacometti, Hélion, Kandinsky, Laurens, Léger, Miro, Picasso..." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Museum of Modern Art houses works from the collection bequeathed to Zervos Vézelay City: Victor Brauner, Calder, Ernst, Giacometti, Helion, Kandinsky, Laurens, Leger, Miro, Picasso ...

Ouvert du 15 mars au 15 novembre, de 10h à 18h (dernières entrées à 17h20), tous les jours, sauf le mardi ; tous les jours en juillet et août." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Open 15 March to 15 November, from 10 to 18 (last entry at 17.20) every day except Tuesday, daily in July and August.

Adresse : rue Saint-Etienne." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Address: Rue Saint-Etienne.

Visites groupes sur réservation uniquement." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Group tours by reservation only.

Tél : +33 3 86 32 39 26." onmouseover="this.style.backgroundColor='#ebeff9'" onmouseout="this.style.backgroundColor='#fff'">> Tel: +33 3 86 32 39 26.

• Concerts in the Basilica: May to October.
• Exhibitions, conferences, workshops, artistic and other events from April to October.
• Canton Fair: in June
• Pilgrimage of St. Madeleine: July 22.
• Garage sale: 1st Sunday of July.
• Sound and light show history: 60 Extras: 4 days in late July.
• Festival Rencontres Musicales Vézelay late August.
• Organic Market: the last Sunday of August.

To visit the area:

• Holy Father (2 km): Gothic church, Archaeological Museum and salty springs.
• Asquins (2 km): Church of St. Jacques and the village.
• Pierre-Perthuis (6 km): church, village and two bridges.
• Asnières-sous-Bois (9 km): church and village (washing).
• Avallon (15 km): college, old neighborhoods.
• Châtel-Censoir (15 km): village, church, canal du Nivernais.

Facade of the museum to Vézelay Zervos

Zervos Museum, overlooking the Morvan

Tuesday 14 February Day Night Min. -2°C - Max. 3°C

Wednesday 15 February Day Night Min. -1°C - Max. 5°C

Thursday 16 February Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 5°C

Le Castel Mailly-le-Château Small hotel in a picturesque village on the banks of the Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais. Each room is decorated differently. On sunny days meals are served outdoors if you wish; Located 16.7 km from Vézelay From 20 € to 25 € per person

Auberge de la chapelle   10 Clamecy Our hotel restaurant is located in a former chapel of the 12th century exceptional chef offers its local cuisine and a semi-gourmet cuisine without forgetting the wines we have a large... Located 16.7 km from Vézelay From 20 € to 40 € per person

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La Brosse Morvan     9.1 Empury Please feel welcome to our old comfortable stone walled farm house with typical Morvan region character. Built in 1874 and completely restored in 2003, in the heart of the Morvan Parc.... Located 15.8 km from Vézelay From 54 € to 57 € the double room

Le Presbytère     9.7 Marigny-sur-Yonne 200 m of the Canal du Nivernais and the River Yonne in a lovely Rectory we built 3 bedrooms with private bathrooms. Several terraces in a garden with a fountain and beautiful views... Located 22 km from Vézelay From 55 € to 60 € the double room

La chaume     9.7 Germenay Former 19th century farmhouse, this charming house will seduce you with its decoration raffinnée made furniture and pretty heathered fabrics and embroideries created by Marie-Christine.... Located 22 km from Vézelay 63 € the double room

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Appartement en campagne   8 Châtel-Censoir At 200 and 17 Kilometers of Vézelay is Censoir-Chatel, pretty medieval village at the foot of the river Yonne and the Canal du Nivernais. Farther Morvan and its lakes and trees near... Located 11.5 km from Vézelay 450 € per week

La roche du moulin   10 Saint-Moré At the heart of Burgundy, south of the Yonne, 2 hours south of Paris, between Auxerre and Avallon, Vezelay, Chablis, the famous caves of Arcy sur Cure, cottage very well equipped, where... Located 13.3 km from Vézelay From 279 € to 439 € per week

House for 2 persons Mailly-la-Ville Quiet house, direct access to the Canal du Nivernais and the banks of the Yonne. Pontoon Boats. Greenway for biking, rollerblading, hiking. Nearby, shops, railway station, swimming,... Located 15.8 km from Vézelay 260 € per week

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Camping municipal de saint pere 89450     8.7 Saint-Père Located 300 m from the village, wilderness, camping city offers the visitor peace and comfort in a remarkable relaxing at leisure activities. Once passed the gate, the eye is immediately... Located 7.4 km from Vézelay 7 € per day

Au Bois Joli ***   Andryes Camping ‘Au Bois Joli' is a quiet family camping (three stars) with enough shadow and 95 spacious pitches, varying from 80 to 300 m². We are open from 1-4 untill 31-10. There is an... Located 21 km from Vézelay From 13.75 € to 20.80 € per day

Camping les Ceriselles     8.9 Vincelles Situated close to a lake of 4 hectares, the campsite on the bank of the Yonne river and the Nivernais Canal, famous for this bicycle path. Fisherman have every opportunity. The campsite... Located 28 km from Vézelay From 14 € to 18 € per day

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Crispol      8.3 Vézelay Crispol Hotel provides 3-star accommodation in France’s Burgundy region. It has a restaurant with a panoramic view. Free parking is available. Crispol’s rooms have a view of the Basilica... Located in Vézelay Room from 78 €

Hôtel De La Poste & Du Lion D'or      7.8 Vézelay Former coach house, this hotel is situated in the heart of the Vézelay area. Well-known in the area, it has been seen in the famous French movie La Grande Vadrouille. The Hotel de la... Located in Vézelay Room from 82 €

L'Esperance-Marc Meneau      8.1 Vézelay L’Esperance is located In the town of Saint-Père-sous-Vezelay, in the heart of Burgundy. The hotel is set in 4-hectare grounds and features a heated outdoor pool and private vineyard.... Located in Vézelay Room from 150 €

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