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Discover Itteville, a hidden gem in Essonne, Ile de France

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This page guides you through the attractions and activities available from Itteville, Essonne, Ile de France, perfect for enhancing your stay. Nestled in an exceptional natural setting, Itteville offers a wealth of activities for outdoor enthusiasts, culture lovers, and history buffs. Enjoy peaceful walks along the banks of the Essonne, explore the local architectural heritage, or discover bustlin...See more

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Aventure Floréval Park
15 km

Aventure Floréval Park

Floréval Adventure Park combines adventure, nature, environmental awareness and quality of service for a family adventure outing, a fun day out with friends or an atypical, green business event. Parc Aventure Floréval, located in the heart of the Morionville forest, just 30 minutes from Paris, is the largest forest adventure park in the Ile-de-France region. Designed to welcome young and old alike, it extends over 1,000 hectares of unspoilt nature, on the edge of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Nature Park. Since its opening in 2005, the park has made environmental preservation one of its priorities. Its aim is to raise public awareness, young and old, of the forest ecosystem through fun and educational activities. Floréval has developed a wide range of outdoor activities, all committed to respecting the natural environment. Its actions include the regeneration of forest areas, guaranteeing sustainable development. The park has been awarded the PEFC label, attesting to sustainable forest management. The park is also committed to cleanliness, and uses recyclable materials for its facilities. Parc Aventure Floréval has also been awarded the Qualité Tourisme label by the French Ministry of Tourism. This means it offers a warm welcome and quality services, with qualified staff attentive to visitors' needs. The park's operators hold an OPAH professional qualification certificate, guaranteeing a quality experience. YOUR BUSINESS EVENTS In addition to family visits, the park offers solutions for seminars and team-building activities. Its atypical forest house can host a variety of events in a verdant setting (seminars, study days, team-building...). The park offers "turnkey" formulas to meet corporate needs, with a varied catering service including breakfasts, hot meals and snacks. On-site activities include accrobranche, laser games, escape games, boot camp, mini-golf, archery battles and olympiads. These options are designed to encourage team-building and provide a change of scenery from the everyday. The park constantly strives to innovate in order to enrich its offer and attract ever more visitors.

Route départementale 97 Domaine de Morionville 91680 Bruyères-le-Châtel
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Learn the history of Itteville through its museums.
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Saint-Denis Church
12 km

Saint-Denis Church

The church of Moigny changed a lot throughout the centuries. Several curiosities can be seen inside of it. The church of Moigny-sur-École was built during the 12th century, when it was the first Gothic age. However, some traces of Roman art were found on the altar. The church was greatly damaged during the Hundred Years War which led to a rebuilding of the church at the end of the 15th century. The bell tower was totally rebuilt during the 16th century. Those numerous works throughout the centuries gave a dissymmetrical look to the church. The only vestiges remaining of the 12th century’s church are a part of the arches. All parts of the church are made of different architectural styles and the inside is full of decoration, especially a magnificent fresco representing the education of Virgin Mary by Sainte Anne. The modillion cornice of the apse is adorned with a frieze, which is extremely rare in the Gâtinais, also it is one of the oldest parts of the church. The frieze is a representation of 40 human faces who are the elders of the Apocalypse, but only 32 faces are still visible nowadays. Inside the church, a fresco of the education of Virgin Mary is located on the spandrel, near the transept. It can hardly be seen nowadays. This fresco is quite original as it represents the Earth as flat. It is supposed that the fresco was made before 1492 and the European discovery of America when people still believed the Earth was flat. The church and several pieces of furniture (the bell, some statues, a painting of the pilgrims of Emmaus) were classified as part of the Monuments Historiques in 1926. The stained-glass windows are contemporary because they were made in 2006 when the church was restored, also they are inspired by important moments from the Bible. The church of Moigny is dedicated to Saint-Denis (Saint Denis) also known as Saint Denis of Paris. He lived during the 3rd century and was from Italy. He was the first bishop of Paris. The legend goes that he died as a martyr and beheaded with other saints in Montmartre and then was buried in Saint-Denis. The basilica Saint-Denis was built at the place where he was buried. This basilica is also the place where most Kings and Queens of France are buried. Saint Denis is always represented holding his own head in his hands. He is the secondary patron saint for the French monarchy. SOURCE: Mairie de Moigny-sur-École, “Le Patrimoine Religieux de Milly-la-Forêt et de la Communauté de Communes des 2 Vallées” des Amis de Milly-en-Gâtinais et Environs, Parc Naturel Régional du Gâtinais Français

Grande Rue 91490 Moigny-sur-École
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The Cyclop by Jean Tinguely
14 km

The Cyclop by Jean Tinguely

A unique artistic discovery hidden in the forest of Milly-la-Forêt In the heart of the wood of Milly-la-Foret hides a 22.50 meter sculpture of 350 tons of steel. A concrete sculptural work, made of metal and covered partially with mirrors, high as a seven-storeyed building, it takes center stage at the heart of the forest of Milly. Monumental and hidden, it scrutinizes the environment with its unique and golden eye. When the mythological monster wakes up, starts up and mutters, the visitor is invited to enjoy an experience of total art. Jean Tinguely, his wife Nikki de St Phalle and their friends began the building site in 1969. Numerous artists collaborated in a family and festive atmosphere. Without authorization and with their own deniers, they worked from recycled materials. But the Cyclop being regularly vandalized, Jean Tinguely had to entrust his big work to the French State in 1987. Finished 25 years after the first works, the Cyclop is inaugurated and opened to the public in 1994. It is registred on the inventories of the National Art collection of contemporary art, a state collection managed by the National Centre for the Visual Arts (CNAP). Due to security measures, children under 8 years old (even accompanied) can’t come inside the sculpture. Access around the Cyclop is free. Only guided visits inside the Cyclop and are lasting 45 minutes. There is an online ticketing service available to book your visit to the Cyclop in advance. Tickets can also be purchased on site, but it is strongly recommended to book ahead to secure your spot, as guided tour groups are limited to a maximum of 25 visitors. Access: Highway A6, egress point 13 Milly-la-Foret, direction Milly-la-Foret. At the traffic circle arriving to Milly, direction Etampes (D837). 200 meter ahead, turn right on the finger wave track "Le Cyclop" until the parking. Then walk for 10 minutes on the pedestrian track leading to the sculpture.

Bois des Pauvres 91490 Milly-la-Forêt
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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾