Discover Sainte-Vertu: church, art and wine tastings

There are several distinct points of interest to consider when planning your trip to Sainte-Vertu: Saint-Pierre Church, a Way of St James route, art and concerts at Le 2, and wine tastings at Le Vin vous Parle. The conditions and time frames vary. If you want to plan your stay around a particular activity, first take its season into account and, where applicable, check whether a reservation is required.

Saint-Pierre: architectural history and art

The entire Saint-Pierre Church is protected and recognised as being of heritage interest. The choir and nave portal date from the first half of the 13th century. The choir is the area around the altar, while a portal is an elaborately designed entrance. The statue of Saint Peter in the church was created in the last quarter of the 16th century, more than three centuries after the architectural features mentioned above. This span of time makes the architectural features and artwork distinct points of reference for exploring Saint-Pierre: you can distinguish the 13th-century architecture from a statue created later.

Summer visits

In July and August, the church is open for guided tours with explanations provided by the Association « Un jour, une église ». If Saint-Pierre is a firm destination on your trip, plan around this seasonal guided-tour offering and check the specific dates before you travel.

A Way of St James route through Sainte-Vertu

A Way of St James route passes through Sainte-Vertu. For travellers following a pilgrimage route, passing through the village is a practical planning consideration; you can include Sainte-Vertu as a leg of your pilgrimage.

Note for cyclists

Part of the Véloroute du Serein runs along departmental roads. If you are planning to use this route, take the road sections into account. As road conditions and safety precautions can change, check the current situation before setting out.

Wine tasting by reservation

Le Vin vous Parle offers intuitive wine tastings rather than traditional tastings. It is open year-round by reservation; check the reservation arrangements before your trip. The tasting format and reservation requirement are practical points to consider if you want to include a tasting in your travel plans.

Art and concerts at Le 2

Le 2 exhibits works by Joëlle Kem Lika as part of an ongoing exhibition programme. Le 2 also hosts Art'n Classic concerts in spring and autumn. The works on permanent display and the seasonal concerts offer different cultural highlights. If you plan to visit for a concert, check the event dates for your travel dates.

Coordinate your travel dates and hotel search

The tasting at Le Vin vous Parle is available year-round by reservation. This means that the season or reservation requirement determines the appropriate planning step before you set your travel dates.

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