Vézelay

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Vézelay is a commune in the Yonne département in the Bourgogne région of France.
It is principally noted for Vézelay Abbey (Basilica of St. Magdalene), sited here since the 9th century.
Bernard of Clairvaux preached the Second Crusade at Vézelay in 1146.
Elevation -170–339 m (560–1,100 ft)

Population 2,492 (1999)
- Density -23 /km² (60 /sq mi)
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Coordinates:   47°27'52"N   3°44'44"E
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