The Forêt régionale d’Étréchy has a bridleway and a network of paths. This includes a discovery trail leading up to the Calvary of Butte Saint-Martin.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Étréchy can include the town as a possible destination in their plans.
Nature and Trails
The Forêt régionale d’Étréchy covers 158 hectares.
It encompasses a variety of habitats that serve as refuges for a diverse range of small wildlife, including squirrels, foxes, birds, reptiles and amphibians.
The Les Vignes d’Étréchy route forms an approximately 12.5-kilometre circular trail around the town. It leads to sandstone formations, the plateau fields, dry valleys and small woods above the Juine Valley. On site, the route had up-to-date and well-maintained trail markers.
Culture
The Église Saint-Etienne d’Étréchy was built in a relatively simple early Gothic style.
It has been classified as a historic monument since 1908.
The Centre Culturel Jean Cocteau houses a conservatory for music and dance, an auditorium, a dance hall and nine music rooms.
The centre offers concerts, games, virtual museum visits and exhibitions throughout the year.
Cadets’ Circus stages two circus performances each year under a circus tent at the Étréchy fairground.
The Église Saint-Etienne d’Étréchy was open daily and could be visited free of charge.
Wine and Local Life
The Vignoble de la Croix Boissée was rehabilitated in 2004 as a preserved testament to Étréchy’s wine-growing heritage.
A traditional grape harvest takes place every year at the Vignoble de la Croix Boissée at the end of September.
This harvest is open to visitors.
The Confrérie Saint-Vincent d’Étréchy produces jams, honey and vinegar.
It sells its products at the Sunday market and holds open days in its orchard.
