Villiers-Vineux tourism and travel guide

Photo is of Pontigny at 10 km from Villiers-Vineux

Visit Villiers-Vineux: highlights and tourist information

Villiers-Vineux is situated in the Yonne department and Burgundy-Franche-Comté region.

Popular places to visit nearby include Pontigny at 10 km and Tonnerre at 14 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Villiers-Vineux, France: places to visit and attractions

Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Villiers-Vineux in Burgundy-Franche-Comté.

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Pontigny

at 10 km (direction west-south-west)

The abbey at Pontigny is one of the best known and substantial...

See Pontigny guide

Tonnerre

at 14 km (direction east-south-east)

There are two impressive sites to see in Tonnerre: the medieval hospital...

See Tonnerre guide

Chablis

at 14 km (direction south-south-west)

Best known for the very famous wines of the same name, Chablis...

See Chablis guide

Chateau de Tanlay

Castle at 21 km (direction east-south-east)

The frescoes and interior decoration are among the highlights of a visit...

See Chateau de Tanlay guide

Auxerre

at 25 km (direction west-south-west)

With its cathedral and churches, and extensive historic centre with...

See Auxerre guide

Noyers-sur-Serein

Most Beautiful Village at 30 km (direction south-south-east)

The half-timbered houses and riverside setting make Noyers-sur-Serein one...

See Noyers-sur-Serein guide

Chateau d'Ancy-le-Franc

Castle at 31 km (direction east-south-east)

The 15th century castle at Ancy-le-Franc was one of...

See Chateau d'Ancy-le-Franc guide

Joigny

at 33 km (direction west)

In the centre of the the traditional local town of Joigny...

See Joigny guide

Troyes

at 44 km (direction north-east), in the Aube department

As well as one of the most impressive medieval quarters...

See Troyes guide

Montreal

at 47 km (direction south-south-east)

Behind its fortified entrance, the small village of Montreal is a very...

See Montreal guide

Avallon

at 50 km (direction south)

Avallon is a very pleasant town to explore with some very...

See Avallon guide

Montbard

at 52 km (direction east-south-east), in the Cote d'Or department

A typical regional town, we suggest you take a stroll around the...

See Montbard guide

Sens

at 53 km (direction west-north-west)

Sens is an important regional centre dominated by the Cathedral of...

See Sens guide

Fontenay Abbey

Abbey at 53 km (direction east-south-east), in the Cote d'Or department

The complex of buildings at the Abbey de Fontenay, and the...

See Fontenay Abbey guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Yonne

Map of places to visit near Villiers-Vineux

Markets in and near Villiers-Vineux

• Saint-Florentin: market Monday (10km)
• Ervy-le-Chatel: market Friday (12km)
• Tonnerre: market Saturday (14km)
• Chablis: market Sunday (14km)
• Migennes: market Thursday (24km)
• Auxerre: market Tuesday & Sunday & Friday (25km)
• Chaource: market Monday (26km)
• Ancy-le-Franc: market Thursday (30km)
• Vermenton: market Friday (32km)
• Aix-en-Othe: market Wednesday & Saturday (32km)

Hotels near Villiers-Vineux

More information about Villiers-Vineux, Burgundy

Tourist attractions near Villiers-Vineux, France

What to do at Villiers-Vineux? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Villiers-Vineux.

Heritage sites

• Fontenay Abbey (53km)

Most beautiful villages in France

(see also beautiful French villages)

• Noyers-sur-Serein (30km)

Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)

• Joigny (42km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Foret-d'Orient (59km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Abbaye de Pontigny (Pontigny) (10km)
• Eglise de Saint Martial (Seignelay) (18km)
• Abbaye de Fontenay (Montbard) (51km)

Remarkable gardens

• Jardin du prieuré (29km)
• Jardin du château de Barberey-Saint-Sulpice (47km)
• Parc du château de Thorigny (51km)
• Jardin du moulin de Athie (52km)
• Abbaye de Fontenay (53km)
• Potager du château de Lantilly (60km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Auxerre (25km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Lac d'Orient (53km)

Towns of Art and history

• Troyes (44km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Neuville-sur-Seine (45km)
• Sens (50km)

Geography and distances

Villiers-Vineux is in the eastern-center of France at 25 kilometres from Auxerre, the department capital (general information: Villiers-Vineux is 150 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

Most visitors fly into Paris orly or Charles de Gaulle airports and rent a car or drive from a channel ferry port - allow about 5 - 6 hours driving time. For driving distances to Villiers-Vineux from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 12 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Bernouil, Butteaux, Carisey, Cheu, Dye, Flogny-la-Chapelle, Germigny, Jaulges, Ligny-le-Chatel, Mere, Percey and Varennes.

This page in French: Visiter Villiers-Vineux