Vezelay

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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

While Le Verger isn't home to many top sights, Vezelay Abbey and Eternity's Hill are some notable places to visit nearby.

Le Verger
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Les Creuses

When in Les Creuses, you can plan a visit to Vezelay Abbey and Eternity's Hill, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Les Creuses
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Le Clos

Travelers enjoy Le Clos for its monuments and historic sites. Consider checking out Eternity's Hill while you're in the area.

Le Clos
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Corbigny

While there might not be top attractions in Corbigny, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Vezelay Abbey and Eternity's Hill.

Corbigny
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Le Cotat Berlin

While Le Cotat Berlin might 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.

Le Cotat Berlin
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Le Poiron

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

Le Poiron
Hôtel Les Glycines

Hôtel Les Glycines

2 out of 5
Rue St Pierre Vezelay
Stay at this hotel in Vezelay. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Eternity's Hill and Vezelay Abbey are located ...
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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
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Hotel ibis Avallon

Hotel ibis Avallon

3 out of 5
33 Rue de la Bergerie Magny Yonne
Stay at this hotel in Magny. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
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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 trip to Vezelay. Discover the area's countryside and cathedral.

Zervoz Museum

Maison Jules Roy

You can learn about the history of Vezelay when you stop by Maison Jules Roy. Discover the area's countryside and cathedral.

Maison Jules Roy

Things to do

Look closely at the beauty of the large eardrum sculpture

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

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

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Vézelay was a perfect size to explore with it also being a great location to explore outside the city too. Beautiful cathedral and charming village full of beauty and history.

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