BIENVENUE
WELCOME
LE COEUR DU CHEMIN
The “Accueil Pèlerin” was founded in 2022 and is operated by Pilgrims, that host fellow pilgrims on their journey through France. We welcome all to our “Accueil” located close to Prémery and directly adjacent to the Voie de Vézelay ( Via Limovicensis) about 30 km before Nevers and 70 km after Vézelay.
HOW TO FIND PILGRIMS ACCOMODATION
To find proper accomodation along the route is a question many people have. My advice only as a last resort use websites like Booking.com and Airbnb. You will find places to stay but will pay too much and not get the pilgrims welcome you deserve. The Association “De Amis et Pèlerins de Saint-Jacques de la Voie de Vézelay” has introduced a website for pilgrims who walk the Voie de Vézelay. This website is the best source for finding accommodation since it is most up to date and provides adresses that only welcome pelgrims on foot, bike or horseback.
Via link below you can find all addresses on the route.
LASTEST NEWS
2026 OPEN
In 2026 we will open on April first and reservations are welcome via Whattsapp, Signal, gmail, phone or just stop by for a coffee, tea or water and explore our facilities before deciding to stay or not. Dinner and breakfast are provided to all guests and you can arrive anytime during the day to make maximum use of garden.
Or call:
+33 7 83 73 67 58
English, German, Dutch and French spoken
GROUPS WELCOME
When you are walking the Voie de Vézelay with a larger group it can be hard to find group accomodation in the region. Use Le Coeur du Chemin as the base for your activity. We can house groups upto 12 persons and special arrangements can be made for a multiple day stay. Please contact us to discuss your needs.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTE
The official route of the Voie de Vézelay follows the provincial highway D977BIS for about 8 km until Les Fountaines. Ther is a much better alternative that goes via Montenoison which is a beautiful viewpoint on the highest hill in the area. The route is 3 km longer (total 15km) but makes for a more pleasant, safe and beautiful walk.
GUEST REVIEWS
It is now possible to leave guest reviews on Google maps. Some of these reviews have also been copied to his website. If you enjoyed your stay please leave a review, if not, please let us know so we can act upon it.
VIA LIMOVICENSIS OR
“VOIE DE VÉZELAY”
The “Voie de Vézelay” refers to the route also known by its Latin name as the Way to Limoges from Vézelay: Via Limovicensis ©. This route is described in the Miam Miam Dodo and is managed by the Association Amis et Pèlerins de Saint-Jacques de la Voie de Vézelay. This Association takes care of the signage and ensures that, if sections arise without overnight accommodation for pilgrims, a hostel is opened there. In 2025, the Association managed 5 hostels in addition to the dozens of municipal and private hostels along the route.
SITE LCC EN FRANCAIS
Les sites web et navigateurs modernes traduisent automatiquement le site dans la langue de votre choix. C’est pourquoi nous avons créé le site original en anglais, langue la plus répandue en Europe. Si votre navigateur ne traduit pas le site, nous proposons des pages dans d’autres langues. Utilisez le lien ci-dessous pour accéder à la version dans votre langue.
INFORMATION
HOW CAN I MAKE A RESERVATION
Making a reservation for the next day gives us ample time to prepare and the chance that we cannot accommodate you is very small.
Please contact us by Whatsapp or Email.
Or call:
+33 7 83 73 67 58
English, German, Dutch and French spoken
WHERE IS THE "ACCEUIL PÈLERIN" LOCATED
Le Coeur du Chemin is a “Accueil Pèlerin” on the Voie de Vézelay close to Prémery. Located 65 km from Vézelay and 30 km from Nevers it is located in a quiet hamlet (le Breuil) on a 4.000 m2 property overlooking de Rolling hills of the Nièvre region, Bourgogne.
The Gite is also located directly adjacent to the officiale route of the long distance bicycle trail “Langs Oude Wegen en Pelgrimssteden” developed by “Europa fietser”.
The nearby town has a large Carrefour supermarket. When required we will bring you there to do some shopping.
WHAT ARE THE COST PER NIGHT
The “Accueil Pèlerin” is operated on the donativo principle. Donativo means that every pilgrims contributes, financially or otherwise, according to their possibilities.
This should make it possible for everybody to do a pilgrimage, independent of their background or what their situation is in life. Together we maintain and support affordable accommodation and food along the routes especially in the rural areas of France.
An indication for the cost per night per person to operate the donativo and prepare the meals is 40 euro. Any donations above will help us to further improve support along the chemin.
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