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Vézelay Basilica – Basilique de la Madeleine à Veselay (89-FRANCE)📷 Gerbet 21, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Vézelay Basilica

Vézelay, France

History

A Romanesque basilica on a hilltop, a starting point of the Way of St James, with a carved tympanum and light-filled nave. Park at the bottom and walk up the single main street.

Nearest town
Vézelay, France
Category
History & culture
GPS
47.4665, 3.7485
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping municipalCampsite
    2 km from Vézelay Basilica · 50 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Le Petit PortCampsite
    12 km from Vézelay Basilica
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping municipal Sous RocheCampsite
    12 km from Vézelay Basilica
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping de l'Isle Saint-JeanCampsite
    16 km from Vézelay Basilica · 49 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Les CoullemièresCampsite
    21 km from Vézelay Basilica
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping d'AccolayCampsite
    22 km from Vézelay Basilica
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in France · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Vézelay Basilica?

Vézelay Basilica is in Vézelay, France, at GPS 47.4665, 3.7485. It is about 32 km from Noyers.

Can you camp near Vézelay Basilica?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is L'Ermitage, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 24 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Vézelay Basilica?

Vézelay Basilica is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Chablis, Vézelay and the Morvan.

What is there to see near Vézelay Basilica?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lac des Settons (39 km), Guédelon castle (46 km), Fontenay Abbey (52 km) and Briare canal bridge (78 km).

When is the best time to visit Vézelay Basilica?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)