D951, 89450, Vézelay
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Free motorhome parking from 20:00–08:00, or €7 per 24-hour day (free for disabled visitors). The only night parking allowed in Vézelay, a UNESCO-listed village. Pitches are very sloped despite chocks, and there are no services or water. The village and its impressive basilica are walkable, with a water pump at the entrance. Best as a short overnight stop.
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Listing copied from our source, 2 months ago
Listing copied from our source, 2 months ago
Very convenient car park, free from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.; no water, no services.Translating
Sloping despite using leveling blocks, but quiet and well located for visiting the village. We slept well.Translating
We thought this parking area was perfectly fine! We were alone, and our two dogs could run around and play freely. We walked through the village to the impressive basilica. It was very quiet. At the entrance to the village, you can pump water to freshen up. There is an ice cream shop by the entrance gate with delicious artisan ice cream!Translating
A place for overnight stays, okay. €7 for a clean, quiet site. Ideal for visiting the town—which you can easily skip. Compared with Langres, I would rate it 2 to 8. A difficult climb, especially for older people. The whole town is gray and dull, with hardly any flowers. The Crusader basilica lives on its reputation and its position at the crossroads of various Camino routes.Translating
I am following up on a previous comment. I have just contacted the town hall. The parking costs €7 for 24 hours, not €15. €15 is a weekly package. Free for people with reduced mobility. I have therefore changed the price.Translating
The only motorhome site in the town. Unfortunately, it is very steep. It was still free on February 12, 2026. No supply or disposal facilities. Otherwise, it is conveniently close to the town.Translating
Currently free in January, so you cannot complain. Okay, there is nothing—no electricity and no supply or disposal facilities—but the location is good and the view is beautiful. As described, the spaces are very steep. We have large leveling blocks and still are not level. If we had had to pay €15, it would have received only one star.Translating
We arrived at noon intending to rest for a while, visit the basilica, and spend the night. The bus area might have been manageable with leveling blocks, but the rest was extremely steep. It was also empty and isolated. We did not feel comfortable or safe, so we visited the basilica and left.Translating
Hourly parking used to be available; the 24-hour price has increased from €6 to €15. We did not stay and had lunch at a restaurant in Avallon. Well done to the municipality for that decision.Translating
There are only a limited number of level spaces, but that was no problem for us without a fancy refrigerator. Once you find a good spot, the view is phenomenal, with beautiful sunsets! There are toilets three minutes away on foot and rubbish bins, and the town is within walking distance, yet it is still very quiet here. A great experience for us, though we understand the less positive reviews too.Translating
Now €7, and indeed extremely uneven!Translating
Forbidden except for local residents. A car parked at the entrance prevents a motorhome from passing.Translating
Very steep parking! We were alone here and preferred to move to a daytime car park. There was no prohibition sign, and the car park was empty.Translating
Perfectly located parking with pedestrian access to the village. A minor drawback is that there are no markings for motorhome, bus, or car spaces, and there is also a lack of information on the payment machine, which only offers car or bus options.Translating
Not possible to put the van flat, even with kegs! The village itself is worth a visit though.