The Parc des Deux Lacs is a park covering around ten hectares, created in the late 1980s in the southern part of the Courtabœuf business park. The Parc des Deux Lacs contains lakes above ground. A former gravel pit has become overgrown with vegetation and forms a landscape area to be preserved.
History and Culture
The existence of a chapel or church in Villejust is documented as early as before the 12th century. The church of Villejust was consecrated on 13 May 1356; on that occasion, its four altars were blessed by Charles, Bishop of Megara.
Anyone planning a stay in Villejust may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Walks and Events
Ramona Strachinaru leads ethnobotanical walks in Villejust. She is an ethnobotanist and herb gardener specialising in edible plants and tree-related cultural heritage.
The “Nocturne de Villejust” cycling event was scheduled for Wednesday, 5 June, starting at 8 p.m. opposite the EDF power station, with the finish expected at around 9:45 p.m. The 3-kilometre circuit ran via Rue de Fretay, Rue de la Mairie and Route de Nozay.
Other Destinations
In the wider region surrounding Villejust is the Château de Saint-Cloud, a castle. Also in the wider region surrounding Villejust is the Château de Choisy-Le-Roi, a historic site.
The wider region surrounding Villejust also includes the Musée de Luxembourg, a museum, and the Château de Brevannes, a castle.
The wider region surrounding Villejust also includes Île Saint-Louis, an island, and the Arche de la Défense, a natural arch. The Jardin du Luxembourg, a garden, and the Parc de la Villette, a park, are also located there.
