Villejust: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Nature and Landscape

The sand quarry in the Bois de Lunézy between Villejust and Saulx-les-Chartreux has been protected by the Réserve des Sites Géologiques de l’Essonne since 1996. As part of the ecological restoration of the Rouillon, 235 metres of the river were uncovered again in Villejust; a new footpath for walkers was also created.

The Parc des Deux Lacs is a park covering around ten hectares, created in the late 1980s in the southern part of the Courtabœuf business park. The Parc des Deux Lacs contains lakes above ground. A former gravel pit has become overgrown with vegetation and forms a landscape area to be preserved.

History and Culture

The existence of a chapel or church in Villejust is documented as early as before the 12th century. The church of Villejust was consecrated on 13 May 1356; on that occasion, its four altars were blessed by Charles, Bishop of Megara.

Anyone planning a stay in Villejust may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

Walks and Events

Ramona Strachinaru leads ethnobotanical walks in Villejust. She is an ethnobotanist and herb gardener specialising in edible plants and tree-related cultural heritage.

The “Nocturne de Villejust” cycling event was scheduled for Wednesday, 5 June, starting at 8 p.m. opposite the EDF power station, with the finish expected at around 9:45 p.m. The 3-kilometre circuit ran via Rue de Fretay, Rue de la Mairie and Route de Nozay.

Other Destinations

In the wider region surrounding Villejust is the Château de Saint-Cloud, a castle. Also in the wider region surrounding Villejust is the Château de Choisy-Le-Roi, a historic site.

The wider region surrounding Villejust also includes the Musée de Luxembourg, a museum, and the Château de Brevannes, a castle.

The wider region surrounding Villejust also includes Île Saint-Louis, an island, and the Arche de la Défense, a natural arch. The Jardin du Luxembourg, a garden, and the Parc de la Villette, a park, are also located there.