Visiting one of France’s most beautiful villages and looking for a good meal? Here are the best places to eat in Vézelay!
Nestled in the heart of the Morvan, the medieval village of Vézelay overlooks the green plains of the Cure valley. Like most typical French villages, the beauty of the landscape enchants visitors who enter. This charming hilltop village is home to steep little streets and charming little squares where you’ll find a few restaurants. After a stroll through the village or the surrounding Burgundy countryside, you’re bound to want to have dinner or lunch. So to help you on your adventures, we’ve listed the 4 best places to eat in Vézelay.
1. the hollow tooth
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Address: 21 Place du champ de foire and rue St Etienne, 89450 Vézelay
Prices: €€
Opinion: ★★★★
A small eatery in Vézelay, La dent creuse offers a classic, efficient menu. Home-cooked cuisine and simplicity are the watchwords here. Try the butcher’s cut of beef with Chaource sauce or the filet of St Pierre en papillote with beurre blanc.
2. L’Eternel – Hôtel de la Poste et du Lion d’Or
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Address: Place du Champ de Foire, 89450 Vézelay
Price: € per person
Opinion: ★★★★★
If you’re looking to eat out in Vézelay, this restaurant is a must! Enjoy tasty dishes based on local and seasonal produce, and take a look at their attractive menu. The menu features pollack, red mullet and mussels. At affordable prices, you’ll enjoy a convivial meal!
3. Le Relais du Morvan
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Address: 45 Place du Champ de Foire, 89450 Vézelay
Prices: €€
Opinion: ★★★★
If you’re visiting Vézelay, you can’t miss this Gault&Millau-approved restaurant! Eating out in Vézelay means sampling traditional local cuisine. Among the options, we recommend the homemade terrine, beef bourguignon, calf’s head with gribiche sauce and, last but not least, the delicious tarte tatin. To accompany your meal, of course, enjoy a glass of Burgundy wine!
4. Le Cheval Blanc
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Address: Place du champ de Foire, 89450 Vézelay
Prices: €€€
Opinion: ★★★★
Enjoy a unique culinary experience at Restaurant Le Cheval Blanc, just a stone’s throw from the Basilica of Vézelay. Whether in its warm interior or on its tree-lined terrace, it’s the perfect place to eat in Vézelay. Wake up your taste buds with an exceptional menu.
The menu features egg cassolette, Charolais beef tartare and raspberry croquignoles with vanilla cream and lime sorbet.
So, where would you like to eat in Vézelay?