Private Day Trip from Paris: Discover Vezelay & Fontenay Abbey in Burgundy
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Vezelay
Embark on a private day trip from Paris to discover the enchanting Basilica and village of Vezelay, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the Abbey of Fontenay and enjoy a delicious lunch in the charming village of Noyers sur Serein. Book now and pay upon arrival!
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Vezelay - Vezelay is a major site of Christendom and a charming hilltop village. The climb to the basilica is almost a rite of passage. Over the centuries many artists and writers have found inspiration here. Spiritual, literary or poetic – the essence of Romanesque art prevails…
  • Noyers-sur-Serein - Noyers sur Serein is a charming medieval village. Lunch in a restaurant and walk around by yourself.
  • Abbaye de Fontenay - Cistercian abbey of the 12th century, Fontenay is breathtaking for its beauty and conversation intact. If you can ignore tourists, close your eyes and you have jumped 800 years back.
What's Included
  • Private round-trip transportation included
  • Entrance tickets for all visits covered
  • Expert driver/guide provided
  • Lunch included in the tour
  • All taxes and fees are included
  • Round-trip TGV train tickets to/from Vezelay
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Paris
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
Additional Information

TRAVEL CONFIDENTLY WITH US

  • Our services are all private and do not include interaction with unknown guests from abroad.
  • We include pickup and drop-off at your hotel in all of our tours.
  • Secure your spot now and make your payment upon your arrival.

Vezelay’s Basilica and village have been recognized as a World Heritage site by Unesco. Additionally, it serves as a spiritual site and a point of departure for the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage. The tour also comprises the Fontenay Abbey

06:00 am: Hotel pick-up for private transfer to GARE de LYON
06:49 am: Speed train (TGV) departure
07:53 am: Meet up and welcome by your assigned local guide driver.
Journey to the VEZELAY hills: Excursion of the sanctuary.
11:30 am: Proceed to the picturesque village of Noyers sur Serein & enjoy lunch at a quaint restaurant.
02:00 pm: Proceed to the 12th-century cistercian abbey of FONTENAY.
04:30 pm: Head back to the train station
05:37 pm: Speed train (TGV) departure back to PARIS
06:39 pm: Arrival in PARIS and transfer back to your hotel

Location
Vezelay
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Starviagera
Jul 17, 2023
Worth the trip - Glad that this place continues to be upkept. Interesting to see how well they were doing in a democratic setting and that they crashed once the king took over.
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