
Musée Zervos - Maison Romain Rolland
Vézelay · Yonne · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
The Departmental Museum of Modern Art - Zervos collection is located in Vézelay, in Yonne, in the house where writer Romain Rolland lived. The museum houses a modern art collection assembled by Christian Zervos, art critic and founder of the journal "Cahiers d'art", who maintained close relationships with the principal artists of his time. The works presented include notably pieces by Picasso, Miró, Kandinsky, Calder and Ernst, illustrating Zervos's commitment to modern art. Beyond its permanent collections, the museum offers temporary exhibitions, guided tours and workshops. Labeled "Musées de France" in 2003, this venue combines the preservation of literary heritage with the presentation of major works from the 20th century.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:00–18:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–18:00
- Friday
- 10:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
14 Rue Saint-Etienne
Phone number
+33 3 86 32 39 26Official website
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Getting there
Nearest station
Sermizelles - Vézelay, 8.1 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
55 min by car from Auxerre.
Nearest station
Sermizelles - Vézelay, 8.1 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
55 min by car from Auxerre.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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