Brétigny-sur-Orge

Listed building, the Church of St. Peter was built in the twelfth century on the remains of a pre-Roman edifice as evidenced by pottery shards found there. Restored sixteenth following the ravages of the Hundred Years War, it served as headquarters for the election of the first mayor of the city before returning to its first use.

Built in the seventeenth century on the remains of the first building of the thirteenth, the castle of the Fountain is a beautiful example of Renaissance architecture. Today it houses students of the Technological Institute of the University of Evry Val d'Essonne.

As you wander the city, you can also discover the ancient castle of the lords of Brétigny which there remains a manor house or the house of Carouge seventeenth century. The latter was rebuilt exactly the twentieth century and is associated with a water mill from the Middle Ages.

To enjoy sunny days towards the edges arranged Barley for a walk with family or friends.

• The weekly market is held every Thursday and Sunday morning.
• A flea market is offered in May and October.
• In May, time to party in the city and its animations.
• In May, the air base 217 welcomes the Download Festival concerts.
• Concerts are offered in June for the Music Day.
• Fireworks, popular and retirement torchlight dance are scheduled in mid-July for the national holiday.
• In September, the town hosts the exhibition Painting Sculpture Photo.
• A Christmas market with entertainment takes place in December.