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	457 inhabitants		Blannay at 9 km (8 min)
Density	20 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)		Domecy-sur-Cure at 9.8 km (10 min)
Department	Yonne		Montillot at 9.8 km (10 min)
Region	Burgundy		Search another town

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Vézelay is a center of Christianity since the Middle Ages, it is also a rallying point of the pilgrimage to St Jacques de Compostela. The 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 riches 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:

• Open Palm to November, daily except Tuesday, from 14h to 18h.
• Free admission.

• The Museum of the work Viollet-le-Duc:

• The scope of medieval sculpture to look, two former rooms of the abbey home to medieval sculptures and castings.
• Open on weekends from Easter to 30 September and daily in July and August from 14h to 18h.

• The Musée Zervos - Romain Rolland:

• Modern Art Museum houses works from the collection Zervos bequeathed to the city of Vézelay: Victor Brauner, Calder, Ernst, Giacometti, Helion, Kandinsky, Laurens, Leger, Miro, Picasso ...
• Open from March 15 to November 15, from 10 to 18 (last entry at 17:20), every day except Tuesday; daily in July and August.
• Address: Rue Saint-Etienne.
• Group tours by reservation only.
• Tel: +33 3 86 32 39 26.

• The House Guest, to better understand the Basilica of Vézelay.

• Concerts in the Basilica: May to October.
• Festival "Rencontres Musicales de Vézelay" four days of concerts, the penultimate weekend of August.
• Exhibitions, conferences, workshops, artistic and other events from April to October.
• Canton Fair: June.
• Pilgrimage of Saint Mary Magdalene: July 22.
• Sound and light show history: 50 Extras: 4 days in early August.
• Festival Rencontres Musicales de Vézelay late August.
• Market Bio: Sunday mid-September
• Heritage Days in September.

To visit the area:

• Holy Father (2 km): Gothic church, fountains and savory Archaeological Museum.
• Asquins (2 km): Saint Jacques church and village.
• Pierre-Perthuis (6 km): church, village and two bridges.
• Chamoux (7 km): imaginary prehistoric park.
• Asnières-sous-Bois (9 km): Church and village (wash).
• Bazoches (10 km): village, church and castle of Vauban.
• Avallon (15 km): College, Old Town.
• Chastellux (15 km): Castle.
• Châtel-Censoir (15 km): village church Canal du Nivernais.
• Arcy-sur-Cure (19 km): caves.

All leisure activities around Vézelay

Vézelay from the air (© Guest House)		Facade of the museum to Zervos Vézelay
Zervos Museum, overlooking the Morvan

Sunday 19 May Day Night Min. 7°C - Max. 13°C

Monday 20 May Day Night Min. 8°C - Max. 11°C

Tuesday 21 May Day Night Min. 8°C - Max. 12°C

La Dent Creuse   7.7 Vézelay In the midst of the charming medieval town of Vezelay discover the specialties prepared on a wood fire in the purest style Bourguignon. Located in Vézelay 33 € per person

L'Espérance   8.7 Saint-Père Discover a haven of peace and tranquility in the countryside, in the beautiful Bourgogne region. Hope the restaurant opens its doors in a prestigious setting for you to share unforgettable.... Located 530 m from Vézelay 125 € per person

Au Soleil d'Or Pontaubert RURAL HOTEL - Located in the Burgundy village of Pontaubert Au Soleil d'Or the hotel restaurant is a real gourmet corner gates of the Morvan. Cozy and a bit rustic, cozy atmosphere... Located 8.9 km from Vézelay 32 € per person

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Ancien Hôtel de la Poste   Domecy-sur-Cure Burgundy 10 km from Vezelay in the park of Morvan, comfortable guest rooms located in the valley of the Cure. Also on site craft shop local products.. Located 7.4 km from Vézelay 54.50 € the double room

Ferme d'Ecosse   Bazoches 3 guest rooms with every comfort, furnished on a farm Morvan, in a house of character. Located 10.1 km from Vézelay 50 € the double room

Haras de Kenmare     9.1 Saint-Germain-des-Champs We welcome you to our family home in five comfortable rooms. Spectacular views of the scenery of the Morvan, in a calm and elegant. Whether you come for a romantic weekend or family... Located 14.4 km from Vézelay 60 € the double room

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La roche du moulin   10 Saint-Moré In 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, well equipped cottage, where... Located 13.3 km from Vézelay From 289 € to 449 € per week

Gîte du Saussois à Merry sur Yonne   9.2 Merry-sur-Yonne Cottage fully renovated and very well equipped 50 m² for 4-6 persons, quiet, site of the famous cliffs of Saussois Burgundy. View of the Canal du Nivernais, open garden of 2000 m²,... Located 13.9 km from Vézelay From 220 € to 390 € per week

House for 2 persons   9.1 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 280 € 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 2.1 km from Vézelay 7.40 € per day

Au Bois Joli *** camping de charme     7.4 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 15.30 € to 19.40 € 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 87 €

Hôtel De La Poste & Du Lion D'or      8 Vézelay Former coach house, this hotel is situated in the heart of the Vézelay area. Well-known in the area, it accommodated the actors in the famous French movie La Grande Vadrouille. The... Located in Vézelay Room from 82 €

Le Compostelle      8.4 Vézelay Located on Saint-James’ Way and set in an old property, Le Compostelle offers a terrace and en suite rooms with a flat-screen, satellite TV. The breakfast room features a panoramic... Located in Vézelay Room from 52 €

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