Les Essarts-le-Roi is located in a rural setting characterised by farmland and woodland and has been part of the protected area of the Parc Naturel Régional de la Haute Vallée de Chevreuse since 2011.
Anyone planning a stay in Les Essarts-le-Roi will want to find holiday accommodation there.
Culture and History
The Église Saint-Corneille-Saint-Cyprien was probably rebuilt in the 16th century; in the 11th century, it is mentioned in Les Essarts as belonging to the Abbey of Saint-Magloire.
The Chapelle Notre-Dame des Layes preserves the former choir and bell tower of a church dating from the 12th century.
Routes
The Les Layes-les Beaudoins hiking trail is 7.5 km long. The Les Essarts-le-Roi/Levis Saint Nom hiking trail is 8.7 km long.
The Les Rochers circular route can be completed on foot or by bicycle. Les 500 arpents is a cycling excursion.
Events
The Ronde des Théâtres takes place twice a year in Les Essarts-le-Roi. The Salon Pictural takes place every year. The Fête de la Musique takes place every year in Les Essarts-le-Roi, featuring concerts.
Getting There
Les Essarts-le-Roi is served by an SNCF railway line from Montparnasse station towards Paris and Chartres.
Local Specialities
The Biscuiterie de la Vallée de Chevreuse produces 17 varieties of traditionally made biscuits without additives, preservatives, flavourings or colourings.
Other places: Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, Poigny-La-Forêt, Les Granges-Le-Roi, Blaru, Sailly, Boissets, Le Port-Marly, Andrésy
