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Vézelay Abbey

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Vézelay Abbey

France
Best timeApr & Jun–Sep
Set inFrance
In season~75°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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36–81°F
CurrencyEUR
LanguageFrench
TimezoneUTC+01:00
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Map showing the location of Vézelay Abbey
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightSep · 53%
WarmestJul · 81°F
WettestDec
Best windowApr & Jun–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Vézelay Abbey is a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery in Vézelay in the east-central French department of Yonne. It was constructed between 1120 and 1150. The Benedictine abbey church, now the Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, with its complex program of imagery in sculpted capitals and portals, is one of the great masterpieces of Burgundian Romanesque art and architecture.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Apr & Jun–Sep. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Château de Chambord
105 mi away
Champagne
110 mi away
Catacombs of Paris
115 mi away
Pere Lachaise Cemetery
115 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Vézelay Abbey?

The best time to visit Vézelay Abbey is April & June–September, in France.

Where is Vézelay Abbey?

Vézelay Abbey is in France.

What is Vézelay Abbey known for?

Vézelay Abbey is a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery in Vézelay in the east-central French department of Yonne. It was constructed between 1120 and 1150. The Benedictine abbey church, now the Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, with its complex program of imagery in sculpted capitals and portals, is one of the great masterpieces of Burgundian Romanesque art and architecture.

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