Vaumort: Church, Menhir and Hike

Vaumort offers several points of interest to help you plan a stay. If you’re looking for a hotel for a trip to Vaumort, you can start by choosing what matters most to you: the Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste brings together layers of history and a view of Sens Cathedral; there is also the wooden sculpture “Sorcière,” a menhir with two names, a hike with a specified distance and duration, and locally made goat’s cheese. Culture, outdoor activity and farm-gate sales are different interests to factor into your schedule.

Church, history and views of Sens

The Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Vaumort offers a tangible connection to the village’s architectural history. The oldest part of the church, dating from the 11th century, is considered Romanesque. This date refers to the oldest section, not necessarily to the entire building. The choir contains glazed floor tiles from the 13th and 18th centuries. This brings together several clearly distinct periods within a single church interior: tiles from two later centuries follow the oldest part of the building. Visitors interested in historic architecture can note both the stylistic classification and the different periods represented.

The church’s location also has a historical connection: it stands on the edge of the Paris–Geneva Roman road, which ran via Sens and Alésia. These two named places give the route a specific direction. From the church entrance, you can see the Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Sens directly; visibility may vary depending on conditions. The building’s history, its historic location and the view are distinct aspects of the same place.

Sculpture, menhir and event

The “Sorcière” sculpture adds a different cultural dimension. Laurent Germond carved it in Vaumort in 2018 from a walnut trunk, using chainsaws. The year, material and technique make its creation easy to trace. The menhir, by contrast, is notable for its names and location: “La Pierre-Enlevée” or “La Pierre-Aux-Sorcières” refers to the menhir at the place known as “Le Carmel.” Both names refer to the same object.

It was also announced that the menhir-throwing competition “Lancer de Menhir” would return to Vaumort in 2026, following previous editions. If the date matters to your plans, check the specific event date. This lets you place a possible event in your schedule without confusing it with the village’s permanent historical and cultural attractions.

Hiking and goat’s cheese

The “Circuit du menhir” is listed as an easy hike starting from Vaumort. The route covers 7.24 km, with 130 m of ascent, and has a stated duration of 2 hours and 25 minutes. The distance, elevation gain and time required are specified; check trail conditions before setting out. The Fromagerie du Vallimaurais offers a different practical focus: it produces fresh and aged goat’s cheeses in Vaumort and sells them directly from the farm. Check opening times for farm sales before your visit. You can plan the hike around its stated duration, while a cheese purchase should be planned around the farm’s sales hours.

These different themes offer a range of options for your stay: the church’s layers of history, views of the cathedral, the sculpture and menhir, a hike with specified details, or goat’s cheese straight from the farm.

Discover more destinations: Chemilly-Sur-Yonne, Châtel-Censoir, Magny, Domecy-Sur-Cure, Armeau, Thory, Ancy-Le-Franc, Pourrain

For an overview of the wider area: Yonne.