The Lavoir, Fontaine Richard in Santeny is a covered communal washhouse from the 19th century. A fountain plaque set into its wall bears the year 1772 and the coat of arms of the Richard family.
The Church of Saint-Germain in Santeny probably dates back to the 13th century. It is not open to the public outside of masses and ceremonies.
Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Santeny can find information here about the town’s history, nature and events.
Nature
The Forêt de Notre-Dame borders Santeny to the north and has been classified as a protected forest since 25 May 2016. The Réveillon is a small, non-navigable watercourse in the Brie region that is used for walks and recreation.
Starting from the long, developed walking paths in Villecresnes, the routes lead through the Marolles golf course to the body of water known as “La Queue de Poêle” in Santeny.
Events and Activities
La Santenoise is a regular solidarity sports event in Santeny featuring a 5 km run or 5 km walk, as well as 5, 11 and 20 km runs.
The Écurie du Parc des Lyons offers riding lessons from beginner to competition level. It also offers young children guided pony walks and rides in the Forêt de Notre-Dame.
Other destinations: Arcueil, Saint-Maurice, Vincennes, Sucy-En-Brie, Bry-Sur-Marne, Rungis, Bonneuil-Sur-Marne, L'Haÿ-les-Roses