Culture
Since its founding in 2004, the Festival de musique franco-américaine de Thiais has celebrated the musical exchange between the United States of America and France.
The Maison du manufacturier Gilardoni was built in 1896 by architect Léon Bonnenfant for Xavier Gilardoni. It combines polychrome brick with architectural ceramic elements and is considered one of the last truly significant remnants of Choisy-le-Roi’s now-vanished brick and faience industry.
The Église Saint-Leu-Saint-Gilles was partially destroyed during the English invasions and rebuilt in the 15th century. Its façade is said to date from the 16th century and features a Renaissance portal; inside, there is a painting of the Assumption of the Virgin.
The Fontaine-lavoir de Thiais was rebuilt by Claude Naissant in 1843 and restored in 1987–1988.
Those who have chosen Thiais as their travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment here.
Nature and Green Spaces
A permeable footpath runs through Parc André Malraux from north to south, connecting Rue des Orvilliers with Rue Jean Jaurès. The park’s redesign focuses on plant diversity and the preservation of urban biodiversity. Following extensive redevelopment work, Parc André Malraux was reopened to the public.
Parc André Malraux has a redesigned children’s play area with new games and play equipment. New sports equipment is also available for public use in Parc André Malraux and Les Terrasses du Soleil.
The Verger de Cluny features old varieties of apples and pears, including Cox Orange, Reinette blanche du Canada, Reinette clochard, Reinette du Mans, Beurré Hardy, Conférence and Doyenné du Comice.
Activities
Every Saturday, the Jardin permacole de Thiais offers sessions for adults and families where they can acquire or deepen their knowledge of vegetable growing and fruit-tree cultivation.
The Palais Omnisports De Thiais includes a central multipurpose sports hall, the Dojo Marc Alexandre, a rhythmic gymnastics hall, a table tennis hall, a multipurpose hall, the Raymond Morel boxing room, a gym, rooms for gymnastics and dance, rooms for meetings and classes, and a clubhouse.
The Poneyland de Thiais offers riding lessons, introductory sessions and riding courses for children aged 4 to 16. Roc & Résine in Thiais offers more than 180 climbing routes for all levels of difficulty.
Other local pages include Villiers-sur-Marne, Chennevières-sur-Marne, Fontenay-Sous-Bois, Cachan, Ivry-Sur-Seine, Maisons-Alfort, Vincennes and Bonneuil-Sur-Marne.
