Discover Lognes: Parks, Bodies of Water and History

Lognes brings together historic buildings, landscaped green spaces and five artificial bodies of water. When planning your trip, it is easy to distinguish the local highlights: Le Village and the Château du Mandinet represent the town’s history, parks and ponds offer their own attractions, while the media library and aviation activities appeal to other interests.

Historic Sites in Lognes

The Le Village district was renovated in the style typical of Brie houses and is considered a witness to Lognes’ past. Another historic highlight is the Château du Mandinet. It is considered the oldest monument in the municipality; the seigneurial fief of the château already existed in the 14th century. In 1990, the château became the Hôtel de Ville (town hall). The two dates mark different chapters: the history of the fief dates back to the 14th century, while its conversion into the Hôtel de Ville took place much later.

The Église Saint-Martin is a Neo-Gothic church built between 1898 and 1903. The town of Lognes had it restored between 1994 and 2000. Its interior design also makes a distinctive impression: polychrome-painted walls and vaults complement the stained-glass windows. Polychrome means decorated in several colors; here, the painted surfaces are also linked to the windows. At the church, you can consider its construction period, restoration phase and interior design as different aspects of its history.

Ponds and Green Spaces

The five artificial bodies of water in Lognes are called Étang des Pêcheurs, Étang du Maubuée, Étang du Segrais, Étang du Grand Bassin and Étang des Ibis. They were created during the construction of the new town. Their purpose goes beyond shaping the townscape: the bodies of water collect surface runoff and rainwater and serve as regulating basins. These water features are therefore part of both the history of the town’s development and the practical management of water.

The Parc du Mandinet is a contemporary park designed by Gilles Vexlard in 1981 and laid out around two bodies of water. It includes the Étang des Ibis and stretches along the south bank of the Étang de Maubuée. The Bois de Lognes offers a different experience: this 20-hectare woodland lies on the edge of the historic center and is known for its diverse flora and fauna. It has a fitness trail and a botanical learning trail. The park is defined by its design and connection to the water, while the Bois is characterized by its woodland, biodiversity and two different trails.

Another garden and nature highlight is the Parc du Segrais. It includes an apiary, two orchards—including an apple-variety conservatory—and a permaculture garden. These features distinguish the Parc du Segrais from places focused on water or woodland: beekeeping, fruit varieties and gardening all come together here.

Culture and Activities

The Médiathèque du Segrais has 45,000 documents, work areas, a small event hall and a seed library. It also hosts cultural events throughout the year. Its offerings bring together different areas of interest: documents and work areas sit alongside events and the seed library. The Tiers-lieu Simone Signoret also offers a wide range of activities and services in the spirit of diversity, creativity and solidarity.

Sightseeing Flights and Airfield

The Aéroclub Les Aiglons offers 30-minute introductory flights with a flight instructor; no prior experience is required. As booking conditions may change, it is advisable to check them before planning.

The Aérodrome de Lognes-Emerainville covers 87 hectares. It has a 700-meter asphalt runway and a 1,100-meter grass runway. The Aéroclub Planeair is based at the airfield in Lognes. The two runways therefore differ in both surface and length; together with the area stated, this provides a clear picture of the airfield’s infrastructure.

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