Villiers-les-Hauts offers several specific points of interest for a stay: the building history of the Église Saint-Maurice, the architecture of the Lavoir and recurring music events. Information on getting there by train and car helps you find your way around. You can plan your visit according to your historical or musical interests and your starting point.
The Église Saint-Maurice and its building history
The Église Saint-Maurice stands in the eastern part of Villiers-les-Hauts, set back on the slope of a hill within the cemetery grounds. If you are looking for the church, its location in the eastern part of the village and the cemetery grounds provide clear directions. Its building history spans the 12th, 15th and 19th centuries. A decree dated 14 September 1988 protects it as a historic monument. The chronology and protected status complement one another, but answer different questions: the centuries place the building history in context, while the decree establishes its monument status.
The Lavoir: construction period, roof design and access
The Lavoir, Villiers-les-Hauts’ historic washhouse, was built between 1831 and 1835. Two shed roofs form a compluvium. Alongside its construction period, the building’s distinctive roof structure and its name are therefore specific architectural details. Access is via a straight flight of five steps. You can take this information into account when planning your visit and compare it with your personal requirements. The church and the Lavoir thus offer different cultural and historical perspectives: at Saint-Maurice, the focus is on the building history and location; at the Lavoir, on the construction period, roof design and access.
Music events in Villiers-les-Hauts
The Rencontres Musicales de Villiers-les-Hauts is a recurring music event; the 2026 edition was described as the eighth. For specific travel plans, the date of the relevant edition matters. Check the event dates before you travel if you want to plan your visit around this music event.
La Villare In Altis has a different profile: it is a motorcycle and moped gathering. The programme for its second edition in 2026 included two rides, a coffee break, and an omelette meal with music. Music is at the heart of the Rencontres; La Villare In Altis, according to its announced programme, combined rides and a shared meal with music. The two events appeal to different reasons for travelling, but you should not infer a fixed annual schedule from this.
Getting there by train and car
For travel by train, you can use either Nuits-sous-Ravières TER station or Montbard TGV station. Check current train connections and timetables before travelling. By car, travel from Paris via the Nitry exit on the A6; from Montbard or Tonnerre, take the D905 to Villiers-les-Hauts. The road directions given therefore depend on your starting point. Also check current road conditions before travelling.
If you are considering Villiers-les-Hauts as an overnight destination, you can compare these details with your travel dates and then look for hotels in the village.
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