To be honest I was a little disappointed by the guided tour. The nun was enthusiastic and knowledgeable but too detailed and long for the average visitor. Only take the tour if you have a special interest. More

The village is beautiful, unspoilt, the "basilique St Madeleine" is exceptional. there are plenty of hotels & restaurants. Not far from Vèzelay there is a 2 ** restaurant , we didn't go there as it was closed. More

Excellent example of religious history. Easy to access and some parking available. We spent about 1 hour but would have stayed longer only it was raining and very cold. More

This is a quite beautiful church in a very quaint, arty, ethereal town. You had the feeling that the church was very pastoral, some churches frighten the heck out of me, but this seemed caring and socially encompassing- St Paul's take note! The crypt is something else, part of the Magdalene line, it contains some artefacts, but its the energy... More

Beautiful cathedral, great photo ops. Interesting crypt! More

The sacred hill is to be seen from miles around with world famous Unesco heritage basilica Ste Madeleine. Though not catholics ourselves, my wife and me felt privileged to walk in the alleys of this highly spiritual and beautifull as well as restfull place. We certainly would recommend to start the visit of the basilica with a) a short (3/4... More

Vezelay itself is a beautiful hilltop town with the basilica at the top. It's remarkable because it's very plain but extremely beautiful and a perfect example of Romanesque architecture. It's difficult to imagine how they managed to build such a structure in the 12th century. Well worth a visit and there are some good views of the surrounding countryside from... More

I suggest the reference to the Da Vinci code is an unwelcome distraction. The Basilica contains the finest examples of twelfth century sculpture in the world. Read about it in advance. V.R. Mouilleron's book is the best but most expensive. Also try Emile Male , and there are splendid guide books available when you get there. All these help you... More

This basilica is beautiful, and simply breathtaking. Believed to have housed (and possibly still house) remains of Ste. Mary Magdalene, this has been a huge pilgrimage site for centuries. The town itself is quite small (and very, very dead in the winter), but absolutely worth a visit. If you're a fan of the DaVinci code, the meaning and symbolism of... More