Vézelay, Medieval commune in Burgundy, France
The hilltop village of Vézelay rises 302 meters above sea level in the Yonne department, surrounded by the forests of Burgundy and stone walls.
The Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, built during the 11th and 12th centuries, marked Vézelay as a key starting point for pilgrims on the Santiago de Compostela route.
The Maison Romain Rolland houses the Zervos Museum, displaying modern art collections and literary works that reflect the region's intellectual heritage.
The town administration provides annual parking permits at different rates: 6 euros for residents within the community and 15 euros for non-residents.
The Canal du Nivernais near Vézelay was initially constructed to transport wood from Châtillon en Bazois to Paris through the waterways of Burgundy.
Location: canton of Vézelay
Location: Yonne
Location: arrondissement of Avallon
Elevation above the sea: 267 m
Shares border with: Montillot, La Maison-Dieu, Asnières-sous-Bois, Asquins, Chamoux, Foissy-lès-Vézelay, Fontenay-près-Vézelay, Saint-Père
Address: 89450 Vézelay, France 89450 Vézelay
Phone: +33386332462
Email: accueil@vezelay.fr
Website: http://vezelay.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.46583,3.74583
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35
French medieval locations feature architecture from the 11th to 15th centuries. Fortified walls, castles, churches and stone-paved streets define the historical urban structure. Residents maintain traditional crafts, regional cuisine and local customs. Many of these UNESCO heritage sites document important periods of French history.
In France, each region hides villages that seem out of time. These places are made of stone, wood, and light, where history is written on facades and in paved streets. Some are nestled in valleys, others cling to cliffs or overlook vineyards. There are old houses, squares lined with arcades, castles, Romanesque churches, and sometimes a river winding between gardens. These villages have retained the charm of their era, the slow pace of residents, and the sound of wind in shutters. From Breton granite to Alsatian half-timbered houses, from southern golden limestone to Alpine shingle roofs, each tells a way of life, a color, an accent. They form the deep face of the country, one that is only visible when taking the time to stop.
Vézelay Abbey
198 m
Fontaines Salées archeological site
3 km
Église de Saint-Père-sous-Vézelay
1.7 km
House Zervos
904 m
Musée Zervos
294 m
La Cordelle chapel
545 m
Église Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur d'Asquins
2 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Vézelay
353 m
Pont sur la Cure
4.9 km
Enceinte de Vézelay
203 m
Chateau de Pierre-Perthuis
4.7 km
Château abbatial de Vézelay
294 m
Croix de Vézelay
554 m
Musée des fouilles des Fontaines Salées
1.7 km
Ancienne église Saint-Pierre de Saint-Père
1.7 km
Maison natale de Théodore de Bèze
174 m
Église Saint-Germain-d'Auxerre de Fontenay-près-Vézelay
5.8 km
Église Saint-Léonard de Pierre-Perthuis
4.8 km
Musée des fouilles des Fontaines Salées
1.7 km
Vézelay, Church and Hill
198 m
Ancienne église Saint-Pierre
27 m
Église Notre-Dame de Chamoux
6.4 km
Town Hall of Vézelay
39 m
Hill of Vézelay
198 m
Orthodox church of Vézelay
110 m
Maison, rue de l'Hôpital, rue du Couvent
110 m
Chapelle des Ursulines de Vézelay
121 m
Chapelle de la Sainte-Famille de Nanchèvre
2.4 kmReviews
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