Villeperrot: Pilgrimage Route, Village Church and Yonne Valley

Villeperrot can be explored for trip planning through three distinct themes: the Romanesque Église Saint-Hilaire-et-Saint-Eutrope, the historic Via Senonensis pilgrimage route, and the Colline des 17 villes, with its views across the Yonne Valley. If you’re looking for a hotel in Villeperrot, these points of interest can help you decide what to focus on during your stay—sacred architecture, the history of the route, or the landscape.

Romanesque Church and Sculptures

The Église Saint-Hilaire-et-Saint-Eutrope is a rural Romanesque church dating from the 12th century. It has been listed as a historic monument by decree since February 11, 1929. It houses two stone statues: Saint-Hilaire, a bishop, and Saint-Vincent. The building’s design, its historic designation and the saints depicted offer different perspectives on the same structure. If you’re interested in churches, the architecture and sculptures draw attention to different aspects of the village church.

Via Senonensis and Wayfinding

Villeperrot is listed as marker No. 7 on the Via Senonensis, a historic pilgrimage route between Paris and Vézelay. In 2026, QR-code signs were installed at every stage along the route. They provided information about the heritage and history of the places along the way, as well as the route, accommodation and shops. This connects the route’s historical significance with practical information for trip planning. Before your trip, check whether the QR-code signs are currently in place.

A Viewpoint Above the Yonne Valley

The Colline des 17 villes, known as “la montagne” in the 18th century, is an elevated viewpoint overlooking the Yonne Valley. Its historic name also gives this landscape a sense of its past. For your trip planning, the viewpoint offers a different focus from the church: here, the view across the valley takes center stage, while the church draws attention to Romanesque architecture and sculpture.

Traditions and Events

The second edition of a craft market featuring handmade goods by local artisans took place in 2024 in the park of the Manoir de l’Onde. The event area for that edition included a terrace on the banks of the Yonne, a picnic area and a children’s playground. If visiting the market is a deciding factor for your trip, check the dates of any future edition in advance.

Another local Christmas tradition is the Fête des Lumières, held in the village church. Editions took place in 2023 and 2025; dates vary. If you’d like to plan your trip around this tradition, check the specific dates for the edition in question.

Exhibition and Wine-Growing History

The Villeperrot town hall houses a permanent exhibition that you can visit. Access arrangements may vary; check them before your visit.

Wine-growing is also part of the village’s history: in Villeperrot, it is documented as far back as 1416 under the controlled designation “Vin François.”

Discover more destinations: Savigny-sur-Clairis, Bléneau, Thorigny-Sur-Oreuse, L'Isle-sur-Serein, Fontenay-Sous-Fouronnes, Montillot, Charny, Sauvigny-Le-Bois.

For the broader travel overview: Yonne.