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Varennes-Jarcy

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Essonne

Varennes-Jarcy - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Essonne
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Geographical information

MunicipalityVarennes-Jarcy
Postcode91480
Tourism label
Latitude48.6785010 (N 48° 40’ 43”)
Longitude2.5597780 (E 2° 33’ 35”)
AltitudeFrom 42m to 94m
Surface area5.48 km²
Population2333 inhabitants
Density425 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureEvry (15.8 km, 18 min)
Insee code91631
IntercommunalityCC l'Orée de la Brie
DepartmentEssonne
RegionIle-de-France

Nearest cities & towns

Combs-la-Ville2.1 km (5 min)
Périgny2.4 km (4 min)
Quincy-sous-Sénart2.7 km (7 min)
Mandres-les-Roses3.5 km (8 min)
Boussy-Saint-Antoine3.8 km (9 min)
Villecresnes6.1 km (11 min)
Épinay-sous-Sénart6.5 km (12 min)
Lieusaint6.6 km (11 min)
Tigery6.7 km (10 min)
Santeny6.7 km (12 min)
Brunoy7.2 km (13 min)
Brie-Comte-Robert7.5 km (11 min)
Servon8.1 km (14 min)
Moissy-Cramayel8.5 km (13 min)

Things to see and do

Church of St. Sulpice, rue de Brie: It was built in the late 13th century. The church has in his two paving tombstones and houses a Virgin in white marble (from Abbey Jarcy) that is classified a historical monument. The original stained glass windows of the church are stored in the Cluny Museum. In 1997, the beginning of the restoration of the church. Daniel Buren, who lived there, has warned the Ministry of Culture, in order to get a financial boost to the creation of new windows. Following a competition, is the project of the young artist Carole Benzakem that was selected.

Moulin de Varennes, 37 rue de la Libération: Built in the 14th century, it was first grist mill, then became a metal foundry for the manufacture of medals.

Mill Jarcy, 50 rue Boïeldieu: Jarcy The mill was built in 1260. It was bought by the abbess in 1279. In 1892, he is open to farmers in order to grind grain into flour before being hired in 1922 as an inn. Today the mill Jarcy can be rented for weddings and other festive events.

The Galuette (Chateau Varennes), 2 rue de Varennes: This is a house built in the mid-18th century by Pierre Island. It belonged to his son and at different owner before becoming now a luxury that has taken the name: Chateau Varennes.

Grande Farm (manor farm) and the Pre Jeu de Paume, 14 rue de la Liberation: The hotel is described as a stately large main building which served as a barn buildings. The two gable ends were flanked by a large round tower covered with slates which were prisons. There was a room above to serve as audience. Today, the buildings are occupied by shops, rental housing and the village hall.

Abbaye Notre-Dame de Jarcy and its tower, 50 rue Boïeldieu: This is the beautiful sister of St. Louis, Countess of Toulouse and Poitiers, who founded in the late 13th century Our Lady of Jarcy. In 1652 the abbey was plundered and ravaged. What remains of the former buildings of the Benedictine community Jarcy date of the partial reconstruction of 1777. The castle dates from the 18th century. Today there is only one remains, the Chateau de Jarcy, several caves, underground and departures from the base of the "Tour of the bells."

Norman House Street Boïeldieu: It was successively called "The Pavilion" and "The Hermitage". It was the farmer's house of the abbey, rented by the nuns of Gercy, they made many and varied services.

Laundry, Lavoir way: In the last quarter of the 19th century that the laundry was built to meet the needs of Varennes. It was restored several times and the last date of 1998 conducted by the SIARV. It is accessible via the Rue de la Prairie.

The Feuilleraie Street Mandres-les-Roses: Built in 1740 it was occupied by, among other Louis Oscar Roty, artist of the Academy of Fine Arts and creator of "the sower" in the French coins since 1898 . She was also praised by Antoine de Saint Exupery to his wife Consueldo. He lived in Paris but came regularly to visit his wife.

Villa Boïeldieu, 47 rue Boïeldieu: It was built on part of the former estate of the Abbey of Jarcy. The wife of the composer François Boïeldieu bought it in 1826. The latter died October 8, 1834.

Photos

Saint-Sulpice church
Saint-Sulpice church
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Mill Jarcy
Mill Jarcy
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Moulin de Varennes
Moulin de Varennes
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The Galuette (Chateau Varennes)
The Galuette (Chateau Varennes)
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Abbaye Notre-Dame de Jarcy and tour
Abbaye Notre-Dame de Jarcy and tour
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Large Farm (manor farm) and the Jeu de Paume Pre
Large Farm (manor farm) and the Jeu de Paume Pre
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Norman House
Norman House
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Lavoir
Lavoir
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The Feuilleraie
The Feuilleraie
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Boïeldieu Villa
Boïeldieu Villa
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Tour the Farm
Tour the Farm
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Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 13°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 6°C - Max. 14°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 9°C - Max. 15°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Fast-track ticket to the Zoological Park de Paris (Vincennes Zoo)
Entertainment22 € Paris (20 km)
Skip-the-Line E-Ticket – Château de Vincennes
Culture and education13 € Vincennes (21 km)
Guided tour of the Châteaux de la Loire : Chambord, Chenonceau and Cheverny - transport included from Paris
Culture and education185 € Paris (21 km)
1-day ticket/1 or 2 Disneyland Paris park - transportation from Paris included
Entertainment140 € Paris (21 km)
Shopping excursion at La Vallée Village – Transport from Paris included
Entertainment30 € Paris (21 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Paris illuminations
Car itineraryEasy2:00Paris (25 km)
Cave Art Path
HikeEasy1:30Le Vaudoué (36 km)
The Impressionist Seine, from Careers to Croissy-sur-Seine
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy1:30Chatou (37 km)
Beaumont Star Trail
HikeEasy35 minSaint-Germain-en-Laye (44 km)
Historic trail in the town centre
Village visitEasy1:30La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (52 km)

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