Vézelay Abbey Basilica di Vézelay
Vézelay, France UNESCO World Heritage Site
Vézelay Abbey is a Catholic monastery and minor basilica featuring Romanesque architecture. It is dedicated to Mary Magdalene and is part of the Way of Saint James UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France. The site is the 112th most looked-up sight in France on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Weather varies by month. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of about 24 °C and lows of about 15 °C, and the least rainfall between 64 mm and 71 mm. January and December are the coldest months, with daily highs of about 6 °C and lows of about 1 °C to 2 °C. The wettest months are May and October, with rainfall between 86 mm and 87 mm. Spring months like April have daily highs of about 14 °C, while September has daily highs of about 20 °C. Wheelchair access is available at the site.
The abbey is 186 km from Paris. Travelers can reach the site using Dole Tavaux Airport, which is 135 km away, or Paris-Orly Airport, located 174 km away. Guédelon Castle is 46.4 km from the abbey and can be visited during the same trip. The monastery covers an area of 1.83 km2, and the building itself is 62 m long and 24 m high.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 79 | 65 | 68 | 73 | 87 | 81 | 71 | 64 | 74 | 86 | 80 | 85 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
