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Choisel

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Yvelines

Charming village of Yvelines, in the Ile-de-France, Choisel takes place about twenty kilometers from Versailles and its famous royal castle. It is located in the heart of the Chevreuse Valley and the Regional Natural Park of the Chevreuse Valley, on the border of the department of Essonne, near Dampierre-en-Yvelines, Senlisse and Limours.

Populated for centuries, the territory of Choisel was mainly developed in the Middle Ages, then under the aegis of the Lords of Chevreuse who become owners of the land from the fourteenth century. Today, the town continues to attract visitors passing through the region with the charm of its architectural heritage as well as its natural landscapes. Its proximity to one of the finest French treasures also makes it a must resort nearby.

Geographical information

MunicipalityChoisel
Postcode78460
Latitude48.6868920 (N 48° 41’ 13”)
Longitude2.0186510 (E 2° 1’ 7”)
AltitudeFrom 89m to 178m
Surface area8.73 km²
Population566 inhabitants
Density64 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureVersailles (22 km, 29 min)
Insee code78162
IntercommunalityCC de la Haute Vallée de Chevreuse
DepartmentYvelines
RegionIle-de-France

Nearest cities & towns

Boullay-les-Troux3.1 km (7 min)
Chevreuse3.4 km (5 min)
Cernay-la-Ville4.7 km (6 min)
Dampierre-en-Yvelines4.7 km (9 min)
Senlisse4.8 km (7 min)
Les Molières4.9 km (10 min)
Saint-Forget5.4 km (9 min)
Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse5.9 km (9 min)
Milon-la-Chapelle6.6 km (13 min)
Lévis-Saint-Nom8.1 km (13 min)
La Celle-les-Bordes8.1 km (9 min)
Limours8.5 km (14 min)
Magny-les-Hameaux8.8 km (13 min)

Things to see and do

Ranked historic monument for its facades, roofs, its park and gardens and registered for its interiors, Breteuil Castle dates from the sixteenth century. Restored in the nineteenth and twentieth century, it is now accessible to the public can discover skits about the history of the building through wax statues made by the waxworks and automata. Labeled Remarkable Garden, the park has a French garden and an English garden including an orangery and a dovecote classified historical monument. Difficult to resist the labyrinth or romantic park that presents a particular label path of remarkable trees. Inside, the art lovers will appreciate the royal tables, the furniture of the eighteenth century or the collection of carriages in the stables. Seven Stories Charles Perrault are also staged there.

Also listed historical monument, the Church of St. John the Baptist dates from the thirteenth century and reveals a beautiful architecture typical of the region. Not far away, in the local cemetery, it is possible to discover the tomb of the French writer Michel Tournier.

Walking through the village, be sure not to admire the enclosed laundry eighteenth century, or, more recently, the underground bunker built during World War II.

Places of interest

Leisure centres
Monuments

Events and festivities

On May 8, a flea market takes place in the town.

Concerts are offered in June on the occasion of Music Day.

Activities are organized for the fires of St. John, in June.

Weather

Friday 19 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 12°C
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Saturday 20 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 11°C
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Sunday 21 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 11°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Visit to the Domaine de Dampierre-en-Yvelines
Culture and education10 € Dampierre-en-Yvelines (3 km)
Dramatised walk: Enchanting paths
Culture and education25 € Jouy-en-Josas (14.8 km)
Admission to the Château de Rambouillet and its French gardens
Culture and education11 € Rambouillet (15.5 km)
Show: The lady Impressionist vanishes! The little-known Berthe Morisot...
Culture and education17 € Chatou (24 km)
Guided backstage tour of the Roland-Garros Stadium
Culture and education19 € Paris (25 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Beaumont Star Trail
HikeEasy35 minSaint-Germain-en-Laye (24 km)
The Impressionist Seine, from Careers to Croissy-sur-Seine
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy1:30Chatou (25 km)
Paris illuminations
Car itineraryEasy2:00Paris (31 km)
The greenway with canoeing nature Anet
HikeEasy4:15Oulins (46 km)
Pond of Twenty in Oulins by canoe nature Anet
HikeEasy1:25Anet (46 km)

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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