Villy is a small wine-growing village on a hillside, surrounded by vineyards and forests. The Ruisseau du Pic runs through the village and feeds three old washhouses in the municipality. The Petit Chablis and Chablis appellations are produced in Villy on approximately 210 hectares.
When planning a stay, you may wish to rent a holiday apartment in Villy.
Culture
The Lavoir de Villy was officially approved on 19 February 1866. It is designed as an impluvium washhouse; its basin collects rainwater from inward-sloping roof surfaces. Among Villy’s restored old houses is a former manor house adjoining the cemetery and church.
Nature and Trails
The La rando Malivigne Aventure hiking route passes through Villy and leads to a washhouse dating from 1866.
Surroundings
The historic site of Petit-Pontigny is located near Villy. The Abbaye de Pontigny monastery is also located near Villy.
The wider regional surroundings of Villy include the Grottes d'Arcy caves and Mont Avrelot hill.
Wine
Domaine Bachelier has been a wine-growing estate since 1833 and has been run from generation to generation. At Domaine Bachelier, visitors are welcomed for tastings of its products. The Domaine Bachelier wine estate covers 18 hectares and belongs to the Petit Chablis, Chablis and Chablis 1er Cru appellations.
More Culture
The wider regional surroundings of Villy include the Artothèque d'Auxerre museum and Château de Régennes.
More local pages: Marmeaux, Escolives-Sainte-Camille, Passy, Collemiers, Taingy, Merry-Sur-Yonne, Bussy-Le-Repos, Saint-Julien-du-Sault.
