Houilles: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Since 2009, La Graineterie has been the arts centre of the town of Houilles. Those who choose Houilles as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment there.
Culture and History
La Graineterie is located in a building that was formerly a farm and served as a grain merchant's premises until the mid-20th century. Its programme brings together projects by French and international artists.
The Maison Victor Schoelcher bears the Île-de-France region's “Patrimoine d’intérêt régional” label. It is regularly opened as part of the European Heritage Days.
The parish church of Saint-Nicolas was built in the 12th century and rebuilt in the 16th or 17th century. Its bell tower was built between 1648 and 1651; the church was restored in 1892 and 1893. The restored church features remains from the 11th century, a bell tower, a façade from the 17th and 18th centuries, and stained-glass windows dating from the end of the 19th century, including some by François Haussaire.
Leisure and Exercise
The approximately two-hectare Parc Charles-de-Gaulle offers opportunities for picnics, sporting activities and relaxing with the family. The park has a play area for children under six, a cycling course, multisport courts, a scooter ramp and a boules court.
The Espace Jemmapes offers young people and adults a 600-metre-long fitness trail with eight exercises that takes around 30 minutes.
Surrounding Area
The area around Houilles is home to the Château de Saint-Cloud, a château, the Fort du Mont-Valérien, a fortress, the Palais Bourbon, a palace, the Château de la Muette, a historic site, and the Bois de Boulogne, a park.
The wider region around Houilles includes Île Saint-Louis, an island, and Parc Montsouris, a park.
For the overview of the wider travel destination: Yvelines.
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