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Vézelay Abbey or Abbaye Sainte-Marie-Madeleine de Vézelay is a Benedictine and Cluniac monastery in Vézelay in the Yonne department in northern Burgundy, France. The Benedictine abbey church, now the Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, with its complicated program of imagery in sculpted capitals and portals, is one of the outstanding masterpieces of Burgundian Romanesque art and architecture. Sacked by the Huguenots in 1569, the building suffered neglect in the 17th and the 18th centuries and some further damage during the period of the French Revolution.

The church and hill at Vézelay were added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1979.

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Maquis Bernard Résistance Cemetery

You can learn about the history of Planchez with a visit to Maquis Bernard Résistance Cemetery. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the churches while you're in the area.

Museum Septennat

You can study the exhibits at Museum Septennat, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Château-Chinon. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Saint-Romain Church

Learn about the local history of Château-Chinon when you take a trip to Saint-Romain Church. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Morvan Resistance Museum

You can study the exhibits at Morvan Resistance Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Saint-Brisson. Discover the area's museums and churches.

Maison des Hommes et des Paysages

You can study the exhibits at Maison des Hommes et des Paysages, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Saint-Brisson. Discover the area's museums and churches.

François Pompon Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at François Pompon Museum during your trip to Saulieu. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its cathedral.

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