Church, mosque or temple · France · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Basilica of Vézelay
Romanesque hilltop basilica, a pilgrimage start on the road to Santiago.
UNESCO World Heritage Free to enter about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Basilica of Vézelay matters
The basilica of Vézelay crowns a hilltop village in Burgundy. Pilgrims have gathered here for centuries on the way to Santiago de Compostela. Its stone sculptures and light-filled nave are beautiful. Walk up the main street from the base of the hill and finish at the basilica's west doors.
Talking points
- It's a Romanesque masterpiece.
- It's a start of a pilgrimage route.
- The village is quiet and pretty.
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