Ballancourt-sur-Essonne

Ballancourt-sur-Essonne

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TownBallancourt-sur-EssonneFontenay-le-Vicomte at 3 km (4 min)
Insee code91045Vert-le-Petit at 4.1 km (7 min)
Postcode91610Itteville at 4.1 km (7 min)
Latitude48.5245520Baulne at 4.3 km (4 min)
Longitude2.3881690Chevannes at 4.5 km (5 min)
AltitudeFrom 47 to 142 metersSaint-Vrain at 5 km (8 min)
Surface11.30 km²La Ferté-Alais at 6.1 km (8 min)
Population7206 inhabitantsMennecy at 6.4 km (7 min)
Density637 inhabitants/km²Champcueil at 6.4 km (8 min)
Chief townEvry (at 15.4 km, 23 min)Guigneville-sur-Essonne at 7.1 km (9 min)
DepartmentEssonneBouray-sur-Juine at 7.7 km (11 min)
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TOWN PRESENTATION
  • The origin:
  • The origin of Ballancourt is lost in the mists of time. The name is Roman or Latin Ballancourt. It is composed of "Ballan", Latinized name of a French nobleman, who was in the Middle Ages Frileuse Castle, located in what is now Saint-Martin, and the ending "Court" would be a transformation of Latin "curtis".
  • The rocks located at the highest part of the wood show the presence of a collective human life during the prehistoric times and early AD (manufactures of stone tools, rock cored: Druidic altar alleged) event confirmed by the expansion of shelters decorated in Butte.

SIGHTSEEING
  • Castle Saussay:
  • Visit from April 1 to September 30. Open on Sundays and public holidays from 14h to 18h. In September, open every day from the first Sunday.
  • Burned and destroyed in 1593, it was rebuilt between 1604 and 1622 and major changes in 1793 by General Canclaux. Having changed hands frequently due to affiliations mainly women, since 1911 it is owned by the family of Bourbon Busset.
  • The area of ​​Saussay stretching gently sloping to the river Essonne, inherited its name from the willows that grew abundantly on these wetlands. In the 19th century, fashion romantic leads the formation of an English garden and the great 20th century perspective was redesigned by Duchene.
  • Two of the 18th century castles face each other. A visit to one of these castles can trace the lives of illustrious families who lived there (beautiful library Colbert).
  • Chapel of Saint Blaise
  • In 1159, the Chapel of St. Blaise is surrendered to the abbey of Maurigny (Morigny) to the Knights Templar. In 1312, but also as the Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem in 1356 and became Commandery. Sold in 1793, it is partially demolished between 1802 and 1806.
  • Some ruins remain at this location.
  • Paleau Chapel:
  • Important place of pilgrimage to the 9th and 10th centuries, the Chapel of Paleau contained the relics of Saint Exupère or St. Spire, the Count of Corbeil Haymon took around 950.
  • A small column recalls the approximate location where was the chapel.
Detailed information
TransportRER station Ballancourt,   Train station of Ballancourt
MonumentsCastle of the Saussay
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Wednesday 15 February
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Thursday 16 February
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Friday 17 February
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RESTAURANTS 
Auberge des Acacias
Cély
Our hostel has existed for over a century and offers traditional cuisine in a family setting. Its location in the Regional Park Gâtinais to discover French Barbizon painters in the...
Located 13.2 km from Ballancourt-sur-EssonneFrom 20 € to 40 € per person 
Delices creoles
Longjumeau
Small deli Caribbean and Creole. Take away or consumption on the premises from Tuesday to Saturday from 19h to 22h30 with compulsory reservation by phone.
Located 19.2 km from Ballancourt-sur-EssonneFrom 15 € to 25 € per person 
Le Troubadour
Fontainebleau
At the heart of Fontainebleau, facing the castle, discover this intimate place.  You can enjoy traditional food and dance at the same time. Every Friday and Saturday nights, animation...
Located 27 km from Ballancourt-sur-EssonneFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Clos du sequoia    
9.5
D'Huison-Longueville
A 4 km of Alais Ferté Francoise and Jean Pierre welcome you to their house renovated and offer 4 bedrooms decorated with WiFi access. Parking on the inside. Calm and relaxing. From...
Located 8.4 km from Ballancourt-sur-Essonne60 € the double room 
La Raimbaudière    
9.8
Guigneville-sur-Essonne
Located in the heart of Gâtinais, you will find peace, tranquility and healing during your stay in the Raimbaudière. All our products are homemade.
Located 8.5 km from Ballancourt-sur-Essonne65 € the double room 
La Rachère    
9.1
Vayres-sur-Essonne
In this beautiful house with garden, you can relax after your excursions: ¨ Paris (station nearby), Fontainebleau... Nice amenities: Sauna, Jacuzzi tub, Steam.
Located 10.3 km from Ballancourt-sur-Essonne65 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gites des grands moulins
Corbeil-Essonnes
Bamboo The lodge is ideally located between Versailles (40 km), Disneyland (50 km), Paris and Fontainebleau (34 km), charming contemporary apartment located in a beautiful family home...
Located 11.5 km from Ballancourt-sur-Essonne320 € per week 
La Gueriniere - Paris sud
Morsang-sur-Orge
TO LET. Charming chateau near Paris. La Guérinière. Exceptional Belle Epoque (late XIX century) property. In a 7500 m² closed park. Up to 12 guests, 7 bedrooms. Weekly let from 3000...
Located 15.9 km from Ballancourt-sur-Essonne4000 € per week 
La Maraîchère
La Ville-du-Bois
Very close to Paris, in a very old village of gardeners, my apartment is at the heart of this village in the center but very calme. La house dates from the French Revolution. It is...
Located 17.5 km from Ballancourt-sur-Essonne360 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Beauvillage de paris    
9.3
Villiers-sur-Orge
20 km from Paris Gare a 700 m in 20 minutes betting center in a park near shops.
Located 16.8 km from Ballancourt-sur-Essonne 

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HOTELS
Hôtel L'ile Du Saussay     
8.1
Itteville
The Saussay is located on an island in the River Essonne, 1.5 km from Ballancourt RER train station. Each guest room has a private bathroom, TV, free Wi-Fi and a balcony. Hotel L’ile...
Located 1.9 km from Ballancourt-sur-EssonneRoom from 39 €
Mercure Parc Du Coudray     
7.3
Le Coudray-Montceaux
Set on a beautiful 20 acres of land, between Paris and Fontainebleau, this Mercure is the perfect place for work or leisure. The Mercure Parc Du Coudray has 125 rooms, 104 of which...
Located 7.9 km from Ballancourt-sur-EssonneRoom from 99 €
Hôtel Grill du Coudray Montceaux     
6.6
Le Coudray-Montceaux
Hotel Grill du Coudray Montceaux is located 30 kilometresfrom Paris near le Chateau de Vaux le Vicomte. Its rooms have cable/satellite TV, free Wi-Fi access, and tea/coffee making facilities....
Located 8.1 km from Ballancourt-sur-EssonneRoom from 50 €

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Kyriad Linas Montlhéry
Kyriad Linas Montlhéry provides soundproofed accommodation near the famous Linas-Montlhéry Autodrome. Guests have access...
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