Forges-les-Bains: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In Forges-les-Bains, the Étangs Baleine and Brûle-Doux are located in the Angervilliers Forest, although they lie within the municipality of Forges-les-Bains. Together, they form large expanses of water in a remarkable wetland area.

Those who choose Forges-les-Bains as a holiday destination may be planning to rent a holiday apartment.

Nature

The Prés d’Ardillières cover around 20 hectares in the valley of the Petit Muce and include, among other things, wet meadows and a pond. At the Prés d’Ardillières, a one-kilometre educational trail leads through the forest.

At the Prés d’Ardillières, visitors can observe traces of wild boar and deer, grey herons, frogs, as well as plants of wetlands and forests. On public paths, walkers can observe marsh fern, grey herons and kingfishers in this wetland area.

The Brûle-Doux pond is home to six protected plant species, as well as vegetation classified as a priority habitat under the European Habitats Directive.

Culture

The Church of Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption has cultural, architectural and historical significance closely connected with the history of Forges-les-Bains. Its Marian chapel contains an altar and an altarpiece dating from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, respectively.

The Church of Notre-Dame de Forges-les-Bains houses a 14th-century statue of the Virgin Mary.

The entrance gate of the Château de Forges-les-Bains dates from the 18th century and has been listed in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments since 1963. The Lavoir des Richards in the centre of Forges-les-Bains was built in 1861 through a public subscription.

Forges-les-Bains was historically known for a long time for its thermal waters.

Local

Petruzzella Apiculture offers group tours by appointment in spring and autumn.

Getting Around

The Tour de Forges-les-Bains runs between plains and forests, following roads and paths through the town centre and the municipality’s five hamlets.

In the park below Avenue du docteur Babin and opposite the town hall, there is a fitness trail around the pond that is open year-round.

Further destinations: Grigny, Lisses, Champmotteux, Itteville, Mennecy, Saint-Germain-Lès-Corbeil, Courcouronnes, Chevannes

To the overarching destination overview: Essonne.