It was discovered on 19 September 1993, by Belgian astronomer Eric Elst at the CERGA Observatory at Caussols in France.
[1] Villon's spectral type has not been determined, Based on its family classification and measured albedo (see below), it is likely a stony S-type asteroid.
The body's rotation period, pole and shape remain unknown.
[4] This minor planet was named after medieval French poet François Villon (1431–1463).
[1] The official naming citation was published by the Minor Planet Center on 28 July 1999 (M.P.C.