Title: Things to Do in Vezelay in 2026 | Expedia.com [Vezelay Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Vezelay.dx11383)[Hotels in Vezelay](https://expedia.com/Vezelay-Hotels.d11383.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Vezelay](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Vezelay.d11383.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Vezelay](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Vezelay.d11383.Car-Rental-Guide)[Vezelay Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Vezelay.d11383.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Vezelay ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Vezelay Types of activities Where to stay [Vezelay Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Vezelay.dx11383) ![Historic town of Vezelay with famous Abbey, Burgundy, France](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11383/fe91a176-fd58-4f83-a8c3-b9d65d06614c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Historic town of Vezelay with famous Abbey, Burgundy, France](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11383/fe91a176-fd58-4f83-a8c3-b9d65d06614c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11383/b88bf76c-3027-4042-bfb2-20055d9f5a17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11383/c9b8ee69-b377-4c7c-8649-c5ae5e34a704.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Vezelay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11383/d75995ae-17d7-473c-bcf7-993dc1fe55d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Vezelay Attractions There's something quite endearing about smaller cities. Whether you're heading off to Vezelay for a weekend away or you're contemplating staying for longer, it won't take you long to fall in love with this place. In fact, with so many thrilling things to do and fascinating sights to take in, you probably won't want to leave! If you're ready to explore Vezelay, join a few of the top [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=11383&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips) on offer, and have a friendly guide show you some of the most popular tourist attractions. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Vezelay | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Screening of the film on the Great Tympanum of Vézelay, masterpiece of Roma...](/things-to-do/screening-of-the-film-on-the-great-tympanum-of-vezelay-masterpiece-of-romanesque-art.a4233004.activity-details): $9 | | Top 5 things to do | [Screening of the film on the Great Tympanum of Vézelay, masterpiece of Roma...](/things-to-do/screening-of-the-film-on-the-great-tympanum-of-vezelay-masterpiece-of-romanesque-art.a4233004.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Screening of the film on the Great Tympanum of Vézelay, masterpiece of Roma...](/things-to-do/screening-of-the-film-on-the-great-tympanum-of-vezelay-masterpiece-of-romanesque-art.a4233004.activity-details) | | With kids | [Screening of the film on the Great Tympanum of Vézelay, masterpiece of Roma...](/things-to-do/screening-of-the-film-on-the-great-tympanum-of-vezelay-masterpiece-of-romanesque-art.a4233004.activity-details) | ## What to do in Vezelay - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Vezelay There's no need to dig deep into your pockets in Vezelay. The following won't cost a penny. **Zervoz Museum** \- Round up the whole family and set off on a fascinating adventure through history together. **Maison Jules Roy** \- If you'd love to explore the history of the region through its landmarks, pencil this one in your travel schedule. **Vezelay Abbey** \- Gain an insight into the local beliefs at this sacred place. ### Things to Do in Vezelay with Kids Vezelay boasts loads of nearby fun things to do for you and the kids. Our [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=11383&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) will keep the crew happy for hours. --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Vezelay? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Vezelay ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11383/b88bf76c-3027-4042-bfb2-20055d9f5a17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Eternitys-Hill-Vezelay.d553248622838416854.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Zervoz-Museum-Vezelay.d553248621532504071.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Maison-Jules-Roy-Vezelay.d553248621533049389.Vacation-Attraction) #### La Maison du Visiteur Enjoy an outing to La Maison du Visiteur during your stay in Vezelay. Make time to visit the cathedral and monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/La-Maison-Du-Visiteur-Vezelay.d553248621532504072.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Vezelay ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Le Verger While Le Verger isn't home to many top sights, Vezelay Abbey and Zervoz Museum are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Vezelay-Le-Verger.dx553248635212955918) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Vezelay-Les-Creuses.dx553248635212952708) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Corbigny While there might not be top attractions in Corbigny, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Vezelay Abbey and Zervoz Museum. [](https://expedia.com/Vezelay-Corbigny.dx553248635212956975) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Le Clos Travelers enjoy Le Clos for its monuments and historic sites. Consider checking out Eternity's Hill while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Vezelay-Le-Clos.dx553248635212952431) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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 Zervoz Museum and Vezelay Abbey. [](https://expedia.com/Vezelay-Le-Cotat-Berlin.dx553248635212959869) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Le Poiron Le Poiron might not have many top sights, but Vezelay Abbey and Zervoz Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.com/Vezelay-Le-Poiron.dx553248635212958002) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Vezelay.dx11383.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP..Neighborhoods) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Vezelay ![Cityscape of Saint-Pere with Eglise Notre-Dame in Bourgogne France is a miniature copy of the Notre-Dame in Paris.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049862/df9a7ca0-74e7-4ed8-af03-9301f5eba3f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Saint-Pere ![Die keltische und gallo-römische Kultstätte der salzigen Quellen bei Vézelay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248627291415070/5352d6c8-63dd-435b-8b9a-76b496f94260.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Foissy-les-Vezelay ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Vezelay worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Vezelay? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Vezelay? ### Is three days enough to stay in Vezelay? ### Is Vezelay a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Vezelay with kids? > - [Screening of the film on the Great Tympanum of Vézelay, masterpiece of Roma...](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/screening-of-the-film-on-the-great-tympanum-of-vezelay-masterpiece-of-romanesque-art.a4233004.activity-details) ### What to do in Vezelay for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Vezelay? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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