The “Marolles pas à pas” route comprises 20 stops in Marolles-en-Hurepoix. The route takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours. It tells the history of Marolles-en-Hurepoix and leads to the remains of four castles.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Marolles-en-Hurepoix can use “Marolles pas à pas”, Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption and Lavoir de Marolles as points of reference.
Culture
Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption is a Romanesque church dating from the 12th century. It was damaged during the Hundred Years’ War and remodelled in the Flamboyant Gothic style in the 15th century. Two 16th-century stained-glass windows were classified as historic monuments in 1911.
The Lavoir de Marolles has been restored and remodelled several times over the years. Following a complete restructuring, it is used for cultural events. It bears witness to the past while also serving as a venue for performances.
The Médiathèque Jean Farges can be reached on foot from the “Marolles-en-Hurepoix” RER C station in approximately 10 minutes.
Surroundings
The ruins of Château de Montlhéry and Château de Fromont, a historic site, are located in the vicinity of Marolles-en-Hurepoix.
The wider region around Marolles-en-Hurepoix is home to Château de Vignay, a castle, Château d’Orly, a castle, Caverne des Brigands, a cave, Parc Montsouris and Mont Pivot, a hill.
Other destinations: Janvry, Chevannes, Montlhéry, Athis-Mons, Saint-Sulpice-De-Favières, Morsang-Sur-Orge, Angerville, Saint-Michel-Sur-Orge
