Saint-Chéron

Saint-Chéron

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Saint-Chéron
Insee code	91540
Postcode	91530
Latitude	48.5512040
Longitude	2.1280820
Altitude	From 62 to 159 meters
Surface	11.44 km²
Population	4872 inhabitants
Density	425 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief town	Evry (at 30 km, 31 min)		Saint-Maurice-Montcouronne at 3.8 km (10 min)
Department	Essonne		Breuillet at 4 km (6 min)
Region	Ile-de-France		Search another town

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• Its location:

• Spread over an area of ​​1144 hectares in the valley of barley, but also an area of ​​10 hectares and 29 centiares in the protected area of ​​the valley of the Vixen, the Village of Saint-Chéron offers a paradise of greenery, 45 km south of Paris.
• Its picturesque character, charged with an ancient history, its remarkable sites, the verdant beauty of its landscapes, the original configuration of the terrain make it a popular place for walking.

• The origins of the name:

• According to the story - or legend - the town was named in honor of a Saint-Chéron Roman called Caronus (now Cheron) who, after a brilliant student at Rome, converted to Christianity and came via Marseilles in Gaul to preach the Christian faith. Killed by bandits on the road to Chartres Ablis 5th of the Kalends of June in the year 98 AD, he was canonized in Chartres around 800 AD. The same legend says that this holy king (Brenn) Carnutes, have belonged to a group of 3 priests sent from St. Denis to evangelize the Ile-de-France region. North, it was Saint Eleuteri for Parisiis, the second was for Senones Saint Yon, and the third for the region Saint-Chéron Carnutes (Chartres). No documentation yet we can not ensure the veracity of this story. Opinions differ and the very existence of this saint is in question. Some authors even believe that it is only a matter of composition given to the 9th century to house students in education, in the style "Tell us a saint." In this case, Saint-Chéron would come straight from the fertile imagination of a student inspired ...
• Anyway, Saint-Chéron called Saint Cheron Montcouronne in 1200 (100 inhabitants), Saint-Chéron Baville from 1786 to 1789, Rock the Pines from 1789 to 1794 (1020 inhabitants), and finally Saint Cheron from an IV , that is to say 1795 (1096 inhabitants).

• A place steeped in history:

• The earliest traces of human occupation dating back to the Paleolithic, about 300 000 years BC The pottery at different times, seems to have held a considerable place in the country's activities, since Gallo-Roman times to the 18th century . The Roman occupation has left many traces, the most notable are probably the Roman road and the well of St. Evroult. Hikers will also find some traces Saint-Chéron to the Middle Ages.
• In the 17th century, the charm of the village attracted many famous authors. Boileau, Rapin father, Huet, La Fontaine, and Racine were stayed at the castle of Baville and composed of epistles, odes, poems about the source of the Rachée, who was reputed to cure eye. In the 19th century, the village welcomed Dr. Regnier, Fresnel, Merimee and the famous designer Ciceri.
• The invention of steam, the creation of the railway line in 1860 and the opening of the station Saint-Chéron to the public December 28, 1865 marked a new stage in the life of the city.

• The museum of Saint-Chéron:

• The museum has two spaces: One reserved for a permanent exhibition on ancient crafts that existed at Saint-Chéron: miller, shoemaker, carpenter, carrier, farrier, blacksmith, washerwoman, laundress, coal, winemaker, etc. ... All these trades are represented in the museum, both as tools or objects with reproductions of photographs. The other reserved for cultural exhibitions (painters, sculptors, photographers, etc. ...) or on different themes. Animations stories are also proposed in this space.
• Address: 55 bis rue Charles de Gaulle.
• Days and hours: Wednesdays and Sundays from 15h to 18h, Saturday 10h to 12h and 15h to 18h.

• The old cemetery:

• Many of the concessions granted have fallen into disuse. The municipality has restored those not collapsed and returned to the agenda a few famous names, some of which are still on the plates of alleys and streets of the town.
• Address: Route de Rambouillet.

• Remarkable sites: City of Saint-Chéron offers sites and landscapes. This is the case of sandstone quarries that are part of the history of the town. They were one of the biggest economic Saint-Chéron accelerators during the 19th century. The village then offered a beautiful symbol of teamwork and diversity as Breton and Italian working hand in hand with the Saint-Cheron. The sandstone used to build the main lodge Baville Castle in 1625, the walls of the church, the floor of the old road to Paris in 1669 (still visible around the castle) and some houses Saint-Chéron. The station opened to the public December 28, 1865 changed the work in the quarries by facilitating the transport of sandstone. The economic crisis of 1929, new techniques and especially the appearance of granite stone above the pavement made of sandstone quarrying collapse during the interwar period until their closure. Baville Castle was also built in sandstone, from 1625 to 1629. Having hosted important personalities in the 17th century, this building has become a cultural and historical significance to the town.
• An environment conducive to hiking: Numerous hiking trails are signposted from Saint-Chéron. These courses will help you discover the town and its surroundings with its many paths and lanes and country roads. Throughout your journey, small wild boar, the color of your tour guide you, so you do not go astray. The boar's head will indicate the direction of the walk.

• Day 3 Valleys: the weekend of the Ascension.
• Dating Music: free concerts throughout the month of June.
• Theatre Meetings: the first two weekends of October.

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Previous		Pond of Juinière
Church		Old Cemetery
Mill Mirgaudon		Viewpoint Closeaux the Area
Prairie St. Evroult		Prairie St. Evroult
For the Closeaux		Lavatories
Barley under Snow		Closeaux the area under snow
Aerial

Thursday 23 May Day Night Min. 1°C - Max. 12°C

Friday 24 May Day Night Min. 5°C - Max. 9°C

Saturday 25 May Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 10°C

Le Palais Oriental   8.8 Saint-Chéron In the heart of Saint-Cheron, discover the Moroccan restaurant Le Palais Oriental. You will be immediately captivated by the colorful and ornate moldings, mosaics and paintings on the... Located in Saint-Chéron 30 € per person

Le Hibou Toqué   7.7 Avrainville An owl creative - This is a decorative plum and anise you enjoy good food, fresh and inventive. Head behind the furnace turns to prepare dishes that will appeal to all appetites. French... Located 8.3 km from Saint-Chéron 31 € per person

Un Brin de Jasette   8.3   SPECIAL OFFER Arpajon The Strand CATIE is a small restaurant atypical Arpajon, where Natalie and Valerie, the mistresses of the place, exude a warm ambiance. They concoct a simple kitchen and family crafted... Located 9.5 km from Saint-Chéron

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Le domaine d'euclide     9.7 Boissy-sous-Saint-Yon We welcome you in an area located 35 km from central Paris, with an area of ​​2.5 hectares, it is also home to the equestrian center of La Courbette and 2 tennis courts. The rooms are... Located 6.2 km from Saint-Chéron From 99 € to 160 € the double room

Le Feuilleret     8.7 Bruyères-le-Châtel At the gates of Paris, in a haven of greenery, Marie-Annick welcomes you in its 18 th tile in the middle of a park of 1ha with large pool that will delight and. small. By 1 entrance... Located 6.4 km from Saint-Chéron From 65 € to 70 € the double room

Le Nid de Rochefort     8.7 Rochefort-en-Yvelines Your bed and breakfast in Ile de France 78, A10 exit number 10,2 minutes, the beautiful listed village of Rochefort-en-Yvelines Yvelines (78) (Dourdan, Saint Arnoult en Yvelines, Rambouillet)... Located 11 km from Saint-Chéron From 85 € to 100 € the double room

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La Maraîchère   10   SPECIAL OFFER La Ville-du-Bois Very close to Paris, in a very old village of gardeners, my apartment is in the heart of the village center but very quiet. The house dates from the French Revolution. This is a former... Located 15.9 km from Saint-Chéron 360 € per week

Villa Estany La Verrière The Canopy Villa de l'Estany, on the edge of the Upper Chevreuse Valley, Yvelines, New apartment on the 1st floor of a house in a landscaped garden (600 m ²) with terrace, veranda and... Located 26 km from Saint-Chéron 270 € per week

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 26 km from Saint-Chéron 320 € per week

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Beauvillage de paris     9.1 Villiers-sur-Orge 20 km from Paris Gare a 700 m in 20 minutes betting center in a park near shops. Located 17.4 km from Saint-Chéron

L'étang de belesbat     9.4 Courdimanche-sur-Essonne Located in the heart of the French Gatinais pond Belesbat offers quiet, greenery along the river and its essonne private pond that is a paradise for fishermen KME 8 of the forest of... Located 23 km from Saint-Chéron 16 € per day

Huttopia Versailles  Versailles Versailles camping (Ile-de-France region) enables you and your family to visit the historic town of Versailles, its Château, yet you can also escape to Paris (station RER C Porchefontaine... Located 27 km from Saint-Chéron

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Hostellerie Blanche De Castille      7.7 Dourdan The Hostellerie Blanche de Castille is a boutique hotel with a stone façade, located in the heart of the medieval town of Dourdan. It offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. Guest rooms... Located 8.9 km from Saint-Chéron Room from 70 €

Belambra Club Le Normont     5.8 Dourdan Belambra Club Le Normont is a 15-minute walk from Dourdan RER C Station, providing direct access into Paris. It offers an outdoor swimming pool, mini golf and a tennis court in an 11... Located 9.1 km from Saint-Chéron Room from 57 €

Hotel Arpege      7 Arpajon Located in the city centre of Arpajon and 10 km from Château Courson, Hotel Arpege offers a bar, a terrace and a garden. The air-conditioned rooms have a TV with satellite channels... Located 9.6 km from Saint-Chéron Room from 71 €

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