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Village guide · Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · 4 places to discover

Crowned by its UNESCO-listed Romanesque basilica, Vézelay's \"eternal hill\" was the starting point of the Second Crusade and one of the main routes to Santiago de Compostela.

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The 4 must-see places in Vézelay

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Sainte-Marie-Madeleine Basilica Must-see

A UNESCO-listed masterpiece of Burgundian Romanesque art, renowned for its carved tympanum and narthex.

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Panoramic Terrace of Vézelay Must-see

A viewpoint near the basilica, offering a panorama over the Morvan and the Cure valley.

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Medieval Village of Vézelay

Cobbled lanes lined with old houses, climbing towards the basilica at the top of the hill.

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Fontaine Sainte-Madeleine

A medieval fountain at the foot of the hill, a traditional stop for pilgrims before the climb to the basilica.

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