Villy was founded by Vittelus to 840. The village belonged to the abbey of Flavigny from the 9th century.
Located in the Auxois, the village of Villy is crossed by the meandering little river Ozerain.
| Municipality | Villy-en-Auxois |
|---|---|
| Postcode | 21350 |
| Latitude | 47.4205210 (N 47° 25’ 14”) |
| Longitude | 4.6348700 (E 4° 38’ 6”) |
| Altitude | From 318m to 511m |
| Surface area | 16.17 km² |
| Population | 220 inhabitants |
| Density | 13 inhabitants/km² |
| Prefecture | Dijon (44 km, 47 min) |
| Insee code | 21707 |
| Intercommunality | CC des Terres d'Auxois |
| Department | Côte-d'Or |
| Territory | Burgundy |
| Region | Burgundy-Franche-Comté |
| Chevannay | 3.3 km (4 min) |
|---|---|
| Villeberny | 4.3 km (7 min) |
| Jailly-les-Moulins | 5.5 km (7 min) |
| Verrey-sous-Salmaise | 5.7 km (7 min) |
| Massingy-lès-Vitteaux | 6.4 km (8 min) |
| Charencey | 7.4 km (10 min) |
| Salmaise | 7.6 km (10 min) |
| Avosnes | 9.2 km (13 min) |
| Vitteaux | 9.4 km (10 min) |
| Saffres | 10 km (13 min) |
| Champrenault | 10.1 km (15 min) |
| Dampierre-en-Montagne | 10.4 km (13 min) |
| Hauteroche | 10.5 km (13 min) |
| Boux-sous-Salmaise | 10.6 km (13 min) |
Traces of Roman road Alesia.
18th century castle.
Romanesque church of the 12th century: beautiful stained glass window depicting the Tree of Jesse.
Two paths cross the 15th century, classified.
Site of the Virgin, a statue overlooking the village and valley.
Remains of a chapel in the village of lepers (located east of the village) where restoration is underway.
Old wash house (Dovecote Street).
The course "Green Escapes" in the forests around the village.
Rise of the Valleys of the Auxois (EVA): hiking and cycling.
Escapes painting in August.
| Last name | Activity type | Rate | City |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Nature and the great outdoors | 49 € | Dijon (33 km) |
 | Local flavours | Free | Brochon (33 km) |
 | Local flavours | 32 € | Marey-lès-Fussey (38 km) |
 | Local flavours | 70 € to 336 € | Nuits-Saint-Georges (39 km) |
| Last name | Outing type | Difficulty | Duration | Departure municipality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Hike | Intermediate | 3:20 | Thenissey (8.5 km) |
 | Cycling itinerary | Easy | 1:55 | Grancey-le-Château-Neuvelle (40 km) |
 | Hike | Easy | 2:15 | Saint-Agnan (42 km) |
 | Hike | Easy | 4:10 | Villars-Santenoge (45 km) |
 | Hike | Easy | 3:25 | Villars-Santenoge (45 km) |
