Discover Villevaudé

Villevaudé can be explored through several distinct themes: the Promenade régionale de la Dhuis, the Mare Neuve in Montjay-la-Tour, the architectural history of the Église Saint-Marcel, and the area’s former winemaking tradition. When planning your stay, you can consider these themes separately: a regional trail, individual historic buildings, and the development of winemaking each tell a different story about the area.

Promenade and landscape

The Promenade régionale de la Dhuis, which passes through Villevaudé, follows the Dhuis aqueduct. It is 25 kilometers long in total and has been open to the public since 2008. This length refers to the promenade as a whole; Villevaudé lies along its route. This connects the area to a longer regional trail, rather than limiting the entire route to the municipality.

Another point of interest in the landscape is the Mare Neuve in Montjay-la-Tour. The pond was restored in several phases to enhance Villevaudé’s natural heritage. The restoration described in 2018 is distinct from the linear route of the Dhuis Promenade: here, the focus is on a single pond, while the promenade is a trail that passes through Villevaudé and extends for 25 kilometers in total.

Church and protected heritage

The Église Saint-Marcel is dedicated to Saint Pope Marcellus. It was built in the 12th century and rebuilt in the 16th century. Its floor plan combines a nave with side aisles and a flat-ended choir. The choir has two bays, while the nave has four; the nave is preceded by a bay covered by a gallery. Bays are sections of a church interior. Their differing numbers help distinguish the layout of the nave from that of the choir.

The Château du Poitou is also part of Villevaudé’s architectural history. The château dates from the 17th century and is located on Rue du Poitou. The château, the chapel, and a cedar tree at the site are all protected. The protected ensemble therefore includes a building, the chapel, and a single landscape feature.

From winemaking to local history

In the 19th century, most of Villevaudé’s population consisted of winegrowers. In 1906, a prefectural decree declared that the area had been affected by phylloxera. In the following years, phylloxera led to the disappearance of the winegrowers and vineyards. This sequence of events highlights the transformation of this local tradition: a population largely shaped by winemaking was followed by its disappearance due to phylloxera. Winemaking is therefore a historical theme of the area.

Places and stay planning

The Parc de la Roseraie was redesigned by municipal employees in 2022. The plan was to turn it into a public green space for recreation. The Bibliothèque de la Roseraie is located in the Parc de la Roseraie, at 16 rue Charles de Gaulle in Montjay. The park and the library located there offer two specific points of interest; the park’s planned recreational purpose should be distinguished from the stated location of the library.

The Ferme pédagogique de Villevaudé was inaugurated on June 8, 2024, as a place for education, nature, and intergenerational exchange. Activities and entertainment for children and adults were planned for the inauguration. If you are planning a visit, check in advance whether access is currently possible and which activities are taking place. This keeps the plans for the inauguration separate from any current program.

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For the regional travel overview: Seine-Et-Marne.