Saint-Germain-Lès-Arpajon: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The Itinéraire du Pré au Roy circular trail on the Promenade de l’Orge begins in Saint-Germain-lès-Arpajon. It is 4 km long and takes about one hour.

Those planning a stay in Saint-Germain-lès-Arpajon may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Nature

The Parc de la Mairie features rare plant species and landscaped areas; its high-quality landscaping is greatly appreciated by local residents.

Culture

The Moulin de la Boisselle, whose existence has been documented since the 13th century, is used by the town of Saint-Germain-lès-Arpajon for cultural activities.

The municipal media library is located in the Centre culturel des Prés du Roy, 34, route de Leuville. The Espace Olympe de Gouges is a venue for the joint cultural season of Arpajon, La Norville and Saint-Germain-lès-Arpajon.

History

Saint Corbinian was born in 680 in Saint-Germain-lès-Châtres, founded a monastery there, and his retreat developed into a pilgrimage site.

The Church of Saint-Germain d’Auxerre is a Romanesque church dating from the 11th century and has been listed as a historic monument since 1926. It houses a statue of Saint Eutropius that is protected as a historic monument, as well as the reliquary of Saint Corbinian.

The Château de Chanteloup is a Renaissance château built in the 16th century on the site of a manor house that belonged to Philippe IV le Bel in 1297 and was in royal possession.

Geographical location

Saint-Germain-lès-Arpajon is served by a stop on RER line C. The station is located between Saint-Germain and La Norville, and the line connects the south-west of Essonne with Paris.

The wider region around Saint-Germain-lès-Arpajon is home to the historic Château de Berny site, the Château de Brevannes château and the historic Château de Choisy-Le-Roi site. This wider region also includes Île de la Cité, Parc Montsouris, Jardin du Luxembourg and Musée Zadkine.

Other places in the same wider area: Étréchy, Bruyères-Le-Châtel, Brières-Les-Scelles, Palaiseau, Chilly-Mazarin, Épinay-Sur-Orge, Forges-les-Bains, Les Ulis.

To the overview of destinations in the wider area: Essonne.