When planning a trip to Jouy-en-Josas, you may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture and History
The Protestant temple of Jouy-en-Josas was inaugurated in 1865. The town’s Protestant tradition is linked to the arrival of Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf, who founded the Manufacture de la Toile de Jouy in 1759. The Église Saint-Martin was built in the 12th century and is listed in the register of Monuments historiques. The Clos des Metz, a former 18th-century farm, was Léon Blum’s last residence.
Nature and Trails
The Domaine de la Cour Roland is a 33-hectare, freely accessible area with extensive lawns, woodland paths and a playground. The circular trail “In the Footsteps of Toile de Jouy” is less than 5 km long and takes less than two hours; it leads to places connected with the history of Toile de Jouy. The 20-km cycle path “Le long de la Bièvre” leads to Jouy-en-Josas and runs along the banks of the Bièvre there. The Bièvre Valley has been protected as a registered site since 4 May 1972 and as a classified site since 7 July 2000.
Farming and Market
At Ferme de Viltain, visitors can view the milking parlour and the cow and calf barns every day; these areas are freely accessible. The farm also includes a 50-hectare vegetable garden where visitors can pick fruit, vegetables and flowers themselves. The Marché de la Ferme offers products made from the farm’s own cows’ milk as well as a wide selection of agricultural and craft products from various regions of France.
