Discover Quincy-Sous-Sénart

Quincy-Sous-Sénart has a strong connection to forests and green spaces, as well as its own cultural venues and traces of history. The Sénart Forest covers almost half of the municipality. Parks and various routes along the Yerres add to the picture. Nature, local culture and history offer you different ways to get to know the place during your stay.

Forest, parks and paths along the Yerres

The Parc de Loisirs near the Yerres offers walking paths, picnic areas and green spaces across 15,000 m².

The Fil Vert starts at the town park in Quincy-sous-Sénart, leads to the Yerres and continues as far as Crosne. The “D’une forêt à l’autre” route follows a different course: it starts at the Maison Verte, connects the Sénart Forest with the La Grange state forest and runs mostly along the Yerres.

The wider regional Yerres corridor also offers opportunities for walks and bike rides from Montgeron to Quincy-sous-Sénart. This regional perspective complements local route descriptions with a longer view along the river.

Cultural activities and public venues

The Quincy-sous-Sénart cultural department organizes exhibitions, performances and cultural events. It uses municipal venues such as the Salle Mère Marie Pia, the Sainte-Croix Church, the park’s Kiosque and the Maison Verte hall. Programs vary by season. The cultural department also takes part in the Fête de la musique; specific events depend on the program.

The Salle Mère Marie Pia offers 400 m² of space for cultural activities. Dedicated rooms are available for dance and the music school. The Parc de la Maison Verte has a covered hall for a wide range of cultural events. The park is a lush green space with free Wi-Fi and events throughout the year; the event program may change.

The Médiathèque Antoine de Saint-Exupéry offers more than 4,500 items, including CDs and DVDs. The size of the collection may change over time. The Médiathèque Jean de La Fontaine has an outdoor area for reading and activities such as gardening and ecology workshops. These activities vary by season.

Church, art and local history

The Sainte-Croix Church was built in 1537, replacing a chapel documented as early as 1399. Notable details include stained-glass windows from the 14th and 16th centuries, restored in 2004. The church also houses sacred artworks: a depiction of the Madonna and Child and a carved wooden Christ on the cross from the 16th century.

At 22 rue Mère Marie-Pia, a remnant of the northeast wing of the former seigneurial château of Quincy-sous-Sénart is still visible. The Château Leroy was built by Charles Leroy, son of the founder of Les Papiers peints Leroy. In 1951, the château passed into the possession of the Ministry of the Interior, which established the headquarters, depot and command post of the Compagnie républicaine de sécurité No. 3 (3e CRS) there.

The history of the Croix de Villeroy is also connected to the forest. It stood at the center of one of the forest’s most important crossroads and was erected by order of Henry IV. It also marked the site of an important hunting gathering. These historical details add another perspective on the area’s past, alongside its sacred artworks and architectural history.

Getting there by RER D

Quincy-sous-Sénart is connected to Paris by the RER D, with a 40-minute journey from Boussy-Saint-Antoine or Combs-la-Ville stations. For your specific travel plans, it is advisable to check the timetable.

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