Vézelay: Vacation Rentals and Holiday Homes

The Madeleine of Vézelay is a monastic church from the 12th century and a masterpiece of Burgundian Romanesque art and architecture.

Culture

The Maison Jules-Roy in Vézelay bears the “Maisons des Illustres” label and welcomes writers and researchers for residencies featuring encounters with the public. At the Maison Jules-Roy, visitors can discover Jules Roy’s study, the terrace gardens, and books by writers who lived in Vézelay.

The Musée départemental d'art moderne, collection Zervos in Vézelay has carried the French designation “Musée de France” since September 17, 2003.

At the summer solstice, sunlight creates a central path of light with nine aligned spots of light in the Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine. Visits to the Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine with the Maison du Visiteur are possible year-round. The Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine houses relics of Mary Magdalene in a gilded bronze reliquary.

Trails

The marked GR 654 pilgrimage route is a 1,700-kilometer hiking trail starting from Vézelay. The Voie de Vézelay, also known as the Via Lemovicensis, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1998 as one of the French routes to Santiago de Compostela. A route opened in 2005 connects Vézelay with Assisi, the birthplace of Saint Francis.

Events

The Rencontres musicales de Vézelay is a four-day festival featuring more than twenty concerts centered on vocal music.

Surroundings

The Monument aux morts is a monument in the immediate vicinity of Vézelay. The Château de Vault-de-Lugny is a castle in the vicinity of Vézelay. The Abbaye bénédictine Saint-Martin de Chors is a historic site in the vicinity of Vézelay. The Château d'Alger is a castle in the vicinity of Vézelay. The Grottes d'Arcy caves are located in the vicinity of Vézelay.

Geography

Sermizelles–Vézelay railway station is located 10 kilometers from Vézelay.

Anyone looking to rent a vacation rental in Vézelay can browse accommodations here.

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