Located in Essonne a few minutes from Paris thanks to the national 118 and the RER (which connects it directly to Versailles), Bièvres nonetheless remains a charming little village located at the confluence of two rivers, the Bièvre and the Sygrie.
Located in the Bièvre valley, between the forest of Verrières and the forest of Versailles, Bièvres benefits from a preserved natural environment, in particular made up of several woods (the wood of Loup Pendu, the wood of Monteclin, the wood du Chat Noir and burns) supplemented by agricultural areas in the extreme south.
It is for its historical and picturesque aspect, and to better protect the spirit of the place that the Bièvre valley was classified in 2000. Several associations work for the preservation of the monuments and the natural heritage of the town.
The Bièvre valley has been a hotbed of history and culture for several centuries. Close to Versailles, in the 17th century it was the backyard of the castle, serving, among other things, as a game reserve, market garden and courtyard laundry. Then it was the literary salons of the 19th century and artists such as Victor Hugo, Chateaubriand or Ingres who brought the large landscaped properties such as La Roche-Dieu to life. Their heritage still makes this green setting famous today.
Vast parks, remains of large bourgeois properties, are accessible to the public. The park of the Château des Roches combines an English garden and flowerbeds; the park of the castle of La Martinière is made up of alleys lined with trees and flowerbeds and the lawns of the Ratel domain allow walks and sports.