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Igny

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Essonne

Situated about fifteen kilometers from Paris, Igny is a commune in the department of Essonne in the Ile-de-France region. It takes place in the heart of the natural region of Hurepoix, in the valley of the Bièvre. Not far away are the towns of Evry, Massy, ​​Jouy-en-Josas and Chilly-Mazarin.

Former Gallo-Roman villa, the town of Igny develops in the course of the thirteenth century with the construction of fortified and defensive buildings. Partly destroyed during the Hundred Years War in the mid-14th century, it recovered some prosperity in the 19th century thanks to the cultivation of strawberries. The guinguettes then settled in Igny, offering life and entertainment to a community still very appreciated today.

Fruit lovers will be able to discover the production sites of Igny, while lovers of old stones will find their happiness in this green and preserved city.

Geographical information

MunicipalityIgny
Postcode91430
Latitude48.7375300 (N 48° 44’ 15”)
Longitude2.2228629 (E 2° 13’ 22”)
AltitudeFrom 62m to 154m
Surface area3.82 km²
Population10487 inhabitants
Density2745 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureEvry (23 km, 22 min)
Insee code91312
IntercommunalityCA Communauté Paris-Saclay
DepartmentEssonne
RegionIle-de-France

Nearest cities & towns

Vauhallan1.8 km (5 min)
Bièvres3.5 km (8 min)
Verrières-le-Buisson4.9 km (10 min)
Saclay5 km (6 min)
Palaiseau5.4 km (11 min)
Massy5.6 km (11 min)
Jouy-en-Josas5.8 km (10 min)
Champlan7.1 km (10 min)
Châtenay-Malabry8.3 km (17 min)
Les Loges-en-Josas8.3 km (13 min)
Chilly-Mazarin8.9 km (11 min)
Saint-Aubin9.4 km (11 min)
Le Plessis-Robinson9.6 km (15 min)

Things to see and do

Built in the 13th century, the Saint-Pierre church is now listed in the Historic Monuments. Remodeled in the 15th century, it reveals an elegant Romanesque style as well as a base of original steeple. Inside, do not miss the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament and the Virgin and Child of the 16th century.

Walking through the city, you can enjoy the town hall housed in a 16th and 18th century building, as well as the 19th-century Saint Nicholas chapel.

The banks of the river Bièvre reveal the beautiful stone bridge Monseigneur built in the 16th century.

The communal wood, which is about sixty hectares in size, is a popular site for locals and visitors to walk around and enjoy the local fauna and flora. The town is also crossed by part of the GR655, bordering the Bois-Brûlés.

Places of interest

Monuments
Transport

Events and festivities

The market is held on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays morning. The city offers a flea market in autumn and another in the spring. A Christmas market is organized at the end of the year.

A carnival with parade animates the city in February.

At Easter, the town organizes a large egg hunt.

In May, the Hybrid Festival and its concerts on the theme of environment and sustainable development.

On July 14, a ball and a torchlight retreat are proposed for the National Day.

In September, the city festival offers a whole weekend of activities on nature, shows and concerts. A large fireworks display is also shot in the evening.

The theater festival takes place in October with shows, rehearsals open to the public or a springboard for young talent rewarding the best comedians.

Weather

Wednesday 17 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 11°C
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Thursday 18 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 12°C
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Friday 19 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 13°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Dramatised walk: Enchanting paths
Culture and education25 € Jouy-en-Josas (3.7 km)
Helicopter Flight over Paris and Versailles
Entertainment399 € Paris (11.2 km)
Guided backstage tour of the Roland-Garros Stadium
Culture and education16 € Paris (12.3 km)
Tour of the Eiffel Tower with English-speaking Guide – Priority access to the 2nd floor
Culture and education49 € Paris (13.8 km)
Street Art Tour of the Butte aux Cailles
Culture and education7 € Paris (14 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Paris illuminations
Car itineraryEasy2:00Paris (16.3 km)
The Impressionist Seine, from Careers to Croissy-sur-Seine
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy1:30Chatou (17.5 km)
Beaumont Star Trail
HikeEasy35 minSaint-Germain-en-Laye (22 km)
Cave Art Path
HikeEasy1:30Le Vaudoué (48 km)
The greenway with canoeing nature Anet
HikeEasy4:15Oulins (58 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

Your holidays
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A restaurant
A rental car
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