Yerres is an important city of Île-de-France located about twenty kilometers from Paris. Established in Essonne, it borders the Val-de-Marne, about ten kilometers from Evry and Corbeil-Essonnes. The same name as the river that runs through this city francilienne long a resort popular bourgeois and nobles.
Population of over 29,000 inhabitants, the city of Yerres has experienced significant economic and demographic growth in the second half of the nineteenth century. Today, its population is seduced by the wonderful quality of life and significant offers of recreation and other quality infrastructure.
Yerres also has an impressive natural and architectural heritage that allows visitors to immerse themselves in the history of Île-de-France. Formerly under the yoke of a Benedictine abbey, this county of Essonne has indeed had some great moments of glory.
Francilienne city popular with visitors of passage and its inhabitants, Yerres reveals a large number of monuments and other sights of interest.
Partly classified and listed historical monument, the Abbey of Our Lady of Yerres was built in the early twelfth century. After a somewhat turbulent history, the building now houses luxury apartments.
Castle Bude, stately, probably dates back to the fifteenth century, as evidenced by its portal and listed historic monument. In the east wing, it is possible to enjoy many features of Louis XVI style. While walking, you can admire the fountain of Bude, beautiful madness consisting of a grotto and a pool. The whole is also listed historic monument.
Built in the seventeenth century, the castle of the Grange was classified as an historic monument and serves hotel today.
Caillebotte the property and its grounds, no shortage of interest for lovers of beautiful buildings. Built in the nineteenth century, it is listed in Part historical monument, including the orangery, the gazebo, chapel, kiosk, or the pond and bridge.
The Church of St. Honest was rebuilt in the nineteenth century in a neoclassical style. The twelfth century, originally, it preserved a chorus of that time, and a bell tower of the thirteenth century. You can admire a beautiful gilded wooden pulpit dating from Louis XV.
Today seat of the city hall, the castle of Beauregard was built at the end of the nineteenth century.
Several hundred hectares of Arc wood are located in the municipality of Yerres. On the banks of the river, an almost continuous green belt has been installed.
Both markets Yerres stand on the Market Square every Wednesday and Saturday morning, and the Pierre de Coubertin Street on Sunday morning.
The city also offers a Christmas market in December.
From May to September, it is possible to browse the Yerres boat.
Every year in June, the Feast of the city makes the heart beat of Yerres and its inhabitants. A small train, inflatables, musical entertainment and the program.
From late July to late August, from dance halls are installed along the river.
