Must–see sites in Vézelay from past to present
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In the Middle Ages, pilgrims and market stallholders would gather on this place.
4 minThe museum of contemporary art displays works from artists such as Picasso.
3 minThéodore de Bèze, a convert to Protestantism, became friends with Calvin.
1 minThis well is in fact a cistern. Not one drop of water has been drawn from here!
1 minOn the edge of the square stand one of Vézelay’s churches and the Town Hall.
2 minThe hostel provided accommodation for the throngs of pilgrims who flocked here.
3 minRomanesque in style, the Basilica is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
4 minThe story of the restoration of the Basilica by the architect Viollet-le-Duc.
3 minA place of tranquillity, the terrace offers a panoramic view across the Morvan.
5 minThe house of the writer Jules Roy, a place for inspiration.
3 minThe Porte Neuve is one of the town’s main entrance gates.
3 minIs this your first visit to Vézelay? Come and explore the must-see sites the mediaeval village of Vézelay is renowned for, from past and present. As a UNESCO World Heritage site and a starting point on the Way of St James to Santiago de Compostela, Vézelay receives many pilgrims in the Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine. Join us on this easy walk around these places! The tour begins at the Place du Champ de Foire.