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Longjumeau

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Essonne

At only 19 kilometers from Paris, Longjumeau draws her features in the department of Essonne. Originally located on the Roman road from Paris to Orleans, the city owes its initial expansion to the ford and became over time a mandatory stop for all market exchanges. Urbanization today from Yvette river to go up to the heights which were built residential areas of the city.

Framed in the extreme southeast by the forest Templar and a vast plain in east-central, Longjumeau lost its rural character and is fully integrated in the Paris suburbs.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLongjumeau
Postcode91160
Latitude48.6922520 (N 48° 41’ 32”)
Longitude2.3056750 (E 2° 18’ 20”)
AltitudeFrom 40m to 93m
Surface area4.84 km²
Population21242 inhabitants
Density4388 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureEvry (15.3 km, 18 min)
Insee code91345
IntercommunalityCA Communauté Paris-Saclay
DepartmentEssonne
RegionIle-de-France

Nearest cities & towns

Chilly-Mazarin3 km (8 min)
Champlan4 km (9 min)
Ballainvilliers4.2 km (10 min)
Morangis4.2 km (9 min)
Épinay-sur-Orge4.7 km (11 min)
Saulx-les-Chartreux4.7 km (10 min)
Paray-Vieille-Poste5.8 km (12 min)
Palaiseau6 km (12 min)
Savigny-sur-Orge6.1 km (10 min)
Massy6.2 km (13 min)
Morsang-sur-Orge6.7 km (10 min)
Wissous6.7 km (11 min)
Athis-Mons6.9 km (14 min)

Things to see and do

French old town, Longjumeau acquired over time a historical heritage result. The town hall has been installed in the property of Clos Saint-Cyr from the time of Louis XV. Nativelle the beautiful park spread at his feet accommodates small and large for moments of relaxation and play in a landscaped natural setting.

Built in 1250, St. Martin's Church is probably the oldest monument of the city. Its facade has a lantern of the dead, which is not usual. Its magnificent portal of the fifteenth century is classified Historical Monument.

Located in a stately home, the municipal museum of history and archeology leads you on the trail of the past to discover the history of Longjumeau.

Near a river, there is often mills. This is the case in Longjumeau. You will discover the Saint-Eloi mill dating from the thirteenth century and the mill of Gravigny. The third mill, it remains the right wing.

It floats like a magic air in the wood of the Templars. During your stay, do not miss the ride in the woods where once a commandery founded by the Templars in the thirteenth century was built. Today the remains are still visible along the bridge of the Knights Templar, a construction almost twenty meters over a width of 3 meters, which is one of the oldest bridges in France. At its end is a cross, the symbol of the Templars.

Places of interest

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Events and festivities

During October, join us for an original exhibition: the exhibition of geometric art. Discover the works dedicated to this particular art of great artists. Much vernissage takes place on Saturday evening followed by a jazz concert. A unique opportunity to meet artists who have shifted one desire: to help you discover the secrets of geometric art.

Every first Sunday of the month, the peasant and organic market right on the parking lot of the station Gravigny-Balizy. Organic vegetables and meats, cheeses and other local products are on stalls 9h to 13h, ready to be enjoyed by food lovers and gourmets!

Weather

Tuesday 23 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 11°C
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Wednesday 24 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 11°C
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Thursday 25 april
Min. 0°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 (11.6 km)
Street Art Tour of the Butte aux Cailles
Culture and education7 € Paris (15.7 km)
Helicopter Flight over Paris and Versailles
Entertainment399 € Paris (15.9 km)
Guided tour of the Châteaux de la Loire : Chambord, Chenonceau and Cheverny - transport included from Paris
Culture and education185 € Paris (16.6 km)
1-day ticket/1 or 2 Disneyland Paris park - transportation from Paris included
Entertainment140 € Paris (16.6 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Paris illuminations
Car itineraryEasy2:00Paris (18.6 km)
The Impressionist Seine, from Careers to Croissy-sur-Seine
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy1:30Chatou (24 km)
Beaumont Star Trail
HikeEasy35 minSaint-Germain-en-Laye (29 km)
Cave Art Path
HikeEasy1:30Le Vaudoué (41 km)
Path of the Rimarde
Village visitEasy2:00La Neuville-sur-Essonne (56 km)

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