Vaumort can be explored through a range of local attractions: the Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste, the menhir at the hamlet of Le Carmel, a sculpture carved from walnut wood and locally made goat cheese. A hike and a competition announced for 2026 are also possible highlights. The details below offer concrete starting points for discovering them.
The church and its historical layers
The oldest part of the Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste is considered Romanesque and dates from the 11th century. The church stands beside the Roman road from Paris to Geneva, which ran via Sens and Alésia. These are two distinct historical connections: the age of the oldest part of the church and the route of the named road. The cathedral of Saint-Étienne de Sens is directly visible from the church entrance; visibility may vary depending on conditions.
The choir contains sigillated floor tiles dating from the 13th and 18th centuries. The dates therefore refer to different elements: the 11th century applies to the oldest part of the church, while the later centuries apply to the tiles in the choir. The historical layers described thus span more than a single period of construction. The “Vierge à l’Enfant” also has a documented historical status: it was classified as a protected movable object on 9 May 1905. The work has been stolen and is therefore not currently available to view.
Menhir and sculpture
The Vaumort menhir is known by two names: “La Pierre-Enlevée” and “La Pierre-Aux-Sorcières.” It is located at the hamlet of “Le Carmel.” Both names refer to the same menhir, not to two different sites. If you include it in your plans, it is useful to note the name variants alongside the place name.
A different work with a clearly documented creation process is the sculpture “Sorcière.” Laurent Germond carved it from a walnut trunk in Vaumort in 2018, using chainsaws. Its year, material, artist and technique provide a different kind of point of interest from the menhir’s two names and its location in the hamlet. Those interested in local sculpture can consider this dated carving alongside a monument known by several names.
Hiking, events and goat cheese
The “Circuit du menhir” is described as an easy hike starting in Vaumort. The route is 7.24 kilometres long, involves 130 metres of ascent and has a stated duration of 2 hours and 25 minutes. The duration is the most direct guide for planning your time; the distance and elevation gain provide additional information about the route and its inclines. Check route conditions before setting out.
It was announced that the menhir-throwing competition “Lancer de Menhir” would return to Vaumort in 2026, following previous editions. If this event is a deciding factor in when you travel, check the event dates. This helps distinguish the time-specific announcement from the historical attractions and hike, which appeal to other interests.
The Fromagerie du Vallimaurais produces fresh and aged goat cheeses in Vaumort, which are sold at the farm. If you plan to buy some, check the farm shop’s opening hours before visiting. The fresh and aged varieties offer different degrees of maturity; the farm-gate sales make the cheesemaker a specific culinary point of interest during your stay. Together with the church, menhir and hike, this offers several ways to discover Vaumort according to your interests, without combining the individual sites into a fixed route.
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