Taverny: Walking Routes, Culture and History

Highlights of a stay in Taverny include marked walking routes, the Gothic Église Notre-Dame, an arboretum and a range of cultural activities. The type of experience you are looking for is key to making your choice: routes can be compared by distance, while cultural venues differ in their focus.

Walking Routes and Hiking Trails

Two circular routes explore the Sentes de Taverny and nearby points of interest. The routes are 4.6 km and 2.8 km long. The 1.8 km difference gives you a clear basis for comparison if distance is a deciding factor: the shorter loop can be compared directly with the longer one.

Another notable landmark is Étang Godard. It marks the Camp de César roundabout, where several walking trails meet. For hikers, this confluence is a distinctive feature: several routes converge at a named point of reference.

Nature and Outdoor Spaces

The Arboretum de Taverny is home to fruit, ornamental and nut trees, as well as medicinal and aromatic plants. This variety offers two ways to explore the plant life: different groups of trees on the one hand, and plants with medicinal and culinary uses on the other. If your interest in nature is more focused on plant species than on a walking route, the arboretum is a destination in its own right.

The Parc du château de la Tuyolle is open to everyone. If you are planning a visit, check the latest visitor information beforehand.

Church, Stage and Culture

The Église Notre-Dame de Taverny was built in the Gothic style in 1237 at the behest of Constable Mathieu II de Montmorency. The year it was built and its patron give the architecture a distinct historical character. On the south façade, above the Saint-Barthélémy door, there is a painting that can still be admired today.

The Micro-Folie de Taverny is a cultural space open to everyone, with a digital museum, a FabLab and a lounge area. These three features give the venue different dimensions: digital museum culture, a FabLab and a place to relax. As the programme may change, check the latest programme information before planning a visit.

The Théâtre Madeleine-Renaud offers a public cultural programme featuring singing, music, comedy, dance and theatre. The programme also includes conferences, artist residencies and workshops. Its range extends from stage performances to events focused on artistic work or exchange.

The Festival du Cinéma de Taverny is a recurring cultural event featuring film screenings for all ages, as well as activities for children and adults. If you would like to plan your stay around this event, check the dates for the edition that coincides with your trip.

Discover more destinations: Labbeville, Garges-Lès-Gonesse, Theuville, Saint-Prix, Gonesse, Saint-Gratien, Saint-Witz, Ronquerolles.

For the broader travel overview: Val-D'oise.