One-day itinerary · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté · France
What to see in one day in Vézelay: 5 churches not to miss
Cathedral, chapels and shrines: here is the shortest walking itinerary to discover the religious heritage of Vézelay in a single day.
7.6 km on foot · about 4 h with visits
Stop 1
Abbaye Saint-Martin de Chore
Abbey · Domecy-sur-Cure
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 2 · 7.2 km from the previous stop
chapelle de l'hospice de Vézelay
Chapel · Vézelay
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 3 · 0.0 km from the previous stop
Orthodox church of Vézelay
Church · Vézelay
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 4 · 0.1 km from the previous stop
Vézelay Abbey
Church · Vézelay
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 5 · 0.2 km from the previous stop
Ancienne église Saint-Pierre
Church · Vézelay
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
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Tips for the day
- Start early: morning light is at its best on stained glass and facades.
- Check opening and mass times before leaving: many churches close between noon and 2 pm.
- Bring water, good shoes and clothing that covers the shoulders to enter shrines.
Itinerary generated automatically from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia data. Check access and opening times locally.