Vélizy-Villacoublay: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

61 bird species have been recorded in the local habitats of Vélizy-Villacoublay, including four species described as noteworthy: the whitethroat, the linnet, the common redstart and the goldcrest.

Those who have chosen Vélizy-Villacoublay as their destination can search for a holiday apartment.

Nature

Vélizy-Villacoublay has 313 hectares of state forest and 65 hectares of green spaces.

The Forêt domaniale de Meudon is used for recreational activities.

Culture

The tympanum of the portal of the Church of Saint-Denis in Vélizy-Villacoublay displays the coat of arms of Louvois with the three salamanders.

Vélizy-Villacoublay’s aviation history began in 1885 with the landing of the first French airship, La France, under the command of Captain Renard.

L’Onde in Vélizy-Villacoublay is a venue for the creation and performance of contemporary multidisciplinary art in the fields of theatre, visual arts, music, dance and circus.

Leisure

Vélizy-Villacoublay offers outdoor fitness parks as well as two skate parks for skateboards, scooters and BMX bikes.

The Louvois district offers walking paths, seating around a pool and a green amphitheatre for public recreation.

Vélizy-Villacoublay’s cycling network connects the local cycle lanes and cycle paths with the cycling networks of neighbouring towns.

Vélizy-Villacoublay’s municipal swimming pool has a 25 × 15 metre pool with six lanes.

The Labo' Numérique in Vélizy-Villacoublay offers, at set times, opportunities for individuals or small groups to play on Sony PS2, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo Switch consoles.

Geographical setting

The area around Vélizy-Villacoublay includes the historical site of rechauffoir, the Musée de Luxembourg museum, the Palais Bourbon palace and the Château de Berny, a historical site. Also nearby are the natural arch Arche de la Défense, the Île Saint-Louis island, the Jardin du Luxembourg garden and the Île de la Cité park.

Further destinations: Clairefontaine-En-Yvelines, Louveciennes, Chanteloup-Les-Vignes, Chevreuse, Gressey, Cernay-La-Ville, Lommoye, Bougival

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