Villeneuve-Les-Genêts: Church, Temple and Hiking Trail No. 82

The following sections distinguish between specific trail sections, religious points of interest and a camping option.

Church and Temple

The Église Notre-Dame de l’Assomption was founded in the 13th century by Robert de Courtenay. Eight protected objects are also listed for the church. Its founding period, the named founder and the listed objects provide a specific historical point of reference if you also wish to take cultural heritage into account when choosing where to stay.

Kômyô-In Temple represents Shingon Buddhism in France and Europe. On the first Sunday of every month, the temple is open to everyone wishing to take part in Goma. If you would like to plan around this recurring event, check the date before your arrival.

The church and temple offer different points of interest for culturally minded travellers: the church stands out for its founding history and protected objects, while the temple is notable for its representation of Shingon Buddhism and the monthly Goma event. When planning your trip, you can therefore decide whether you are more interested in history or in attending a specific religious event.

Hiking Trail No. 82 and its destinations

The marked Hiking Trail No. 82 passes through the Jardin Botanique on both the outward and return journeys. The garden was created by the children of the village school. The route also crosses the Agréau via two footbridges in succession. The garden and bridges are specific features of the route as described and help you identify it by its named sections.

A detour from Hiking Trail No. 82 leads to Chapelle Sainte-Geneviève. The intervening sections cross private land but are accessible on foot. Before setting out, check whether passage is currently possible.

Further afield in the region around Villeneuve-Les-Genêts, Hiking Trail No. 82 leads to the Ferrier de la Garenne in Tannerre-en-Puisaye. This destination is part of the wider regional area. For orientation, it is therefore useful to distinguish the locally described sections by the garden, the Agréau and the chapel from this more distant destination.

Camping and regional produce

Le Bois Guillaume is a campsite, making it a different type of accommodation from a hotel. It offers 80 pitches in a seven-hectare woodland. The campsite also has an escape game and mini golf; their availability may depend on reservations and operating conditions.

Les Grands Champs Les Saveurs d’Antan sells fruit, vegetables, eggs and honey directly from the farm as well as at nearby markets and fairs. If you are planning to shop, check the sales arrangements before your trip. The farm describes its agriculture as “agriculture raisonnée” with “0 phyto”. As well as buying directly from the farm, you can shop at nearby markets and fairs.

Discover more destinations: La Belliole, Ancy-Le-Franc, Voutenay-Sur-Cure, Les Sièges, Villeneuve-la-Guyard, Arcy-Sur-Cure, Saint-Fargeau, Jully.

For the broader travel overview: Yonne.