La Basilique de Vézelay

Guided tours

Guided tours by a monk or Vézelay guide; approximately 1 hour duration
In French for other languages, please contact us.
All year round *** no guided tours by a monk on Mondays ***

Visits may start at the following times:
- Weekdays: 9h15 to 11h / 14h30 to 16h
- Sundays: 9h to 9h30 / 14h to 16h (the Sunday Mass is at 11h)
- Except for special celebrations in the basilica

FOR GROUPS (minimum 10 people)
Date and time of your choice within general conditions
Visits can be personalized according to group wishes:
history, architecture, symbolism, educational approach adapted to a specific public, cultural approach...
Proposed rates: 4.50 € per person
free for the guide and driver
payment by check or cash directly to the guide (no voucher)
reservation at least 8 days in advance at 03 86 33 39 50 fax 03 86 33 36 93

FOR SCHOOL GROUPS
Educational visits integrating medieval history, symbolism, presentation of the spiritual meaning of architecture...
It is possible to organize a time for exchange between young people and a monk or nun.
Proposed rates: 3 € per student
payment by check directly to the guide or after sending a paper
reservation at least 8 days in advance at 03 86 33 39 50 fax 03 86 33 36 93

FOR INDIVIDUALS
All year round, unreserved visits are offered to passing visitors:
variable hours, inquire at the basilica secretariat or on the website.

Accompanied group with its own guide:
Reservation mandatory to coordinate the passage of groups in the building; access to the basilica is subject to prior authorization: contact us as soon as possible specifying well the name of the group (possibly also its origin region), the desired date and time for your visit, the size of the group (an estimate suffices) and its nature (retired people, students, school children,...)
Financial contribution: 1.5 to 2 € per person