Villeneuve-Sur-Auvers: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Villeneuve-sur-Auvers was built on a sandstone bed approximately 25 metres thick; sandstone blocks are exposed in many places. Since 2011, the Butte du Puits has been part of the “Réserve Naturelle des Sites géologiques de l’Essonne” nature reserve and overlooks the dry valley of Villeneuve-sur-Auvers.
A holiday apartment in Villeneuve-sur-Auvers is one possible accommodation option when planning your own trip.
Nature and Geology
The Butte du Puits features a quarry wall more than 8 metres high, which was formed around 30 million years ago. In the wider region around Villeneuve-sur-Auvers, the Caverne des Brigands is considered a cave; Mont Pivot and Mont Rouget are each considered hills.
Nature and Trails
The Butte du Puits is freely accessible; access is regulated and free of charge. There is a car park and a signposted circular hiking trail.
Culture and History
The Église Saint Thomas Becket in Villeneuve-sur-Auvers was built in the 15th century and has been listed as a historic monument since 10 February 1948. It preserves a 16th-century stained-glass window depicting the Virgin Mary with the Child.
The Grotte dite Le Trou du Sarrazin was classified as a historic monument by decree of 18 December 1972. The Villeneuve-sur-Auvers American Cemetery Memorial preserves the original cemetery entrance and plaques honouring American and German soldiers as well as 15 unknown French soldiers.
Surrounding Area
In the wider region around Villeneuve-sur-Auvers, the Château de Vignay is considered a castle. The surrounding area is home to the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Villiers-aux-Nonnains, which is considered a historic site, the Château de Baville, which is considered a castle, and the Église Notre-Dame-des-Anges d'Angles, which is considered a historic site.
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