Vézelay, Burgundy, France

Vézelay, France
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Vézelay is a town in the district of Yonne in Burgundy, France. It is famous as the site of the Basilica of St Magdelene, which was designated a World Heritage Site in 1979.

According to legend, the relics of Mary Magdelene was brought here by a monk from Saint-Maximin-La-Sainte-Baume in the 9th century. In 1058, the Pope confirmed the the relics were genuine, resulting in an influx of pilgrims to Vézelay. The town also developed into one of the starting points for pilgrims on the Route of Santiago de Compostela.

Basilica of St Magdelene, Vézelay
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World Heritage Sites in Vézelay

Places of Interest in Vézelay

How to go to Vézelay

From Paris, take the A6 expressway heading southeast till exit for Avallon. Continue on Route D957 heading southwest to reach Vézelay.

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