There's not much to do in Vezelay, but it makes a good base for exploring other areas and with the basilica and this michelin starred restaurant, we decided to spend two nights here. The issues began with our arrival. There's not much of a parking space in front of the inn, and in fact the main gates were partially closed,... More

We have had a unique experience in the restaurant. Friendly staff, superb food. This is french cuisine at its best. When you are able to pay for it (yes, it is very expensive!) you will have lived through a few hours that you can enjoy also afterwards for a long time. We had lunch. Beautiful garden and terrace.

Beautiful rooms and charming hotel. The owners are very amicable and service is impecable. We wish there were more things to do around the area to stay more time. Vezelay is tiny but unique. Marc Meneau is a genius in the kitchen. He is an artist with the combination of ingredients and presentation of dishes. What an unforgettable experience!

The Pompous Peacock I went to stay in this establishment in June with 2 great friends as part of an annual driving holiday and it all started well, drinks on the terrace after a long day. Dinner however was like something out of the John Cleese book of memories. The chef has an extremely high opinion of himself but my... More

We stopped by this place by accident on an annual chateau jaunt. You should be aware that it is not a château (the rooms in the main house are adequate but not luxury). The restaurant experience was extraordinary. Beautiful setting, peaceful gardens, a cocktail on the terrace, it all started with promise. However, several of the same people said good... More

I saw the TripAdvisor reviews before going, and quite frankly, was a little nervous about the place. Turned out my apprehension was misplaced. The breif stay with dinner was pleasant and very enjoyable, and the dining very good. The room we had was a patio room on the other side of the road down a secured road, which was fine... More

L'Esperance was a surprise. In very many way it is definetly more a 5* hotel than 4*. Every detail is part of true perfection. Design is sophisticated but cosy. We enjoyed a lot the lounge with beautyful fur on sofas, garden terrace for a coffee and the whole garden itself. Hotel has three different "wings". Main building with few rooms... More

Terrible experience. They talked us into changing rooms and didn't tell us that there was an increased cost associated with the change. Dinner and wine were so overpriced it was unbelievable. We turned back the first bottle of wine. The second was inferior to a similar wine we had in Autun at 1/4 the price. The staff kept trying to... More

My husband and I had always wanted to experience the "3 star" deal, so since we were in the area for a few days over New Year, we decided to try L'Esperance for a very special New Year's eve treat. We stayed in a cottage at the Mill and it was quite lovely - I would say, on par with... More