Juvisy-sur-Orge: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Culture

The Camille-Flammarion Observatory in Juvisy-sur-Orge is a vibrant place for science and knowledge. It has been a listed historical monument since 2009 and is open to the public.

The École et Espace d'art contemporain Camille Lambert offers amateurs opportunities for their own artistic activities and introduces them to contemporary art. The Camille-Lambert art space presents three to four exhibitions per year in its gallery.

The Chapelle Saint-Dominique in Juvisy-sur-Orge was built in 1930; Louis Brachet is credited as its architect. The chapel was dedicated to Saint Dominic and was looked after by Dominicans from a nearby monastery.

When staying in Juvisy-sur-Orge, renting a holiday apartment may be part of planning your own trip.

Nature

The Parc de l’Observatoire is an enclosed garden open to the public for walks.

The Parc aux oiseaux was renovated in 2006 and 2007. Among other things, new paths, a new footbridge and nesting boxes were added.

The Parc aux oiseaux is easily accessible and secure; visitors can explore historical references as well as the fauna and flora there.

The Parc des Grottes is a 2.2-hectare site and is protected as a listed site.

It preserves the basic layout of a French Baroque garden created in the 17th century; a monumental grotto was added in the 19th century.

Market

The market of Juvisy-sur-Orge has been held in the current monumental market hall since 1958. It takes place twice a week, on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.

Geographical Setting

The Château de Brevannes is a castle in the vicinity of Juvisy-sur-Orge. The Château de Choisy-Le-Roi, a historic site, is also located in the vicinity.

The Institut du monde arabe is a museum in the wider regional area around Juvisy-sur-Orge. The Musée de Luxembourg is also a museum in the wider regional area.

The Île Saint-Louis is an island in the wider regional area around Juvisy-sur-Orge. The Île de la Cité is also an island there.

The Jardin du Luxembourg is a garden in the wider regional area around Juvisy-sur-Orge. The Île de la Cité is also a park in the wider regional area.

Other places: Milly-La-Forêt, Linas, Fleury-Mérogis, Villeneuve-Sur-Auvers, Dourdan, Vayres-sur-Essonne, Mennecy, Varennes-Jarcy.

To the higher-level travel overview: Essonne.