"RICHARD the LION HEART was HERE" Top 5 Page for this destination Vézelay by ViajesdelMundo

Vézelay Travel Guide: 77 reviews and 198 photos

BASILICA of Ste. MADELEINE

The main street of this little town winds up the hill past artists' studios, galleries and shops before it reaches the BASILICA. It is called one of the all-time glories of Romanesque design, "the marvel of the west", but was completely restored in the 19th century.

Unfortunately, I could not get a lot of photos because there was a small service being conducted when we were there, but I did take a short VIDEO which incudes some beautiful singing!

See the Tip with a few street scenes; it was end of the day and we were there after many of the shops had closed, but I wish we had had a full day to see the Basilica better and enjoy the lovely town.

RICHARD the LION HEART was HERE - Vézelay

Pros and Cons

Pros:A Long History
In a nutshell:Wonderful Little Town!

Last visit to Vézelay: May 2009
Intro Updated Jun 12, 2009
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Picnis, Enjoy the Spacious Grounds - Vézelay

Picnis, Enjoy the Spacious Grounds Things to Do (2)

There are spacious grounds around the BASILICA; which give fabulous views over the countryside, as well as go around the... more travel advice

BROWSE ARTISTS' STUDIOS and SHOPS - Vézelay

BROWSE ARTISTS' STUDIOS and SHOPS Things to Do (2)

The street which climbs to the top of the hill and the BASILICA is lined with shops, studios, restaurants, etc. more travel advice

TOP Hotel of the Village Hotels (1)

We would have loved to stay more than one night, but in order to be where we needed to be in a week, that was all the... more travel advice

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Comments (6)

Antler46 Nov 17, 2010 at 4:49 PM Report Abuse

Seems an interesting out of the way place to visit.
angiebabe Aug 6, 2010 at 3:40 AM Report Abuse

oh I love France! i could easily endure driving around now instead of here at home (sick with the flu for over a week!mid summer??)..lovely old hotels and architecture, lovely gardens and landscapes...nice little page to stir me up!
Kakapo2 Feb 9, 2010 at 5:27 PM Report Abuse

Not only Richard the Lionheart was there - me too!! But really, you do not have to mention it in your intro ;-))) You were really lucky with your choice of hotels. And you see: Photos with dramatic clouds are more spectacular than with blue sky. Sissi
Arkeolog Dec 28, 2009 at 12:53 AM Report Abuse

good page, good tips and good photos. All the best. Bora
balhannah Dec 28, 2009 at 12:07 AM Report Abuse

The Hotel sounds worth remembering. Nice old Trees in the grounds, lovely!
lynnehamman Sep 23, 2009 at 5:47 PM Report Abuse

A picnic under that lovely tree sounds wonderful. Then hotel was a good choice.