Discover Thiais: culture, green spaces and sport

There are several different interests to explore during a stay in Thiais: green spaces and horticulture, architectural and church history, music, and sport. If you are looking for a hotel in Thiais, these attractions can help you decide which themes matter for your trip.

Green spaces and horticulture in Thiais

At Parc André Malraux, a permeable footpath runs from north to south, linking Rue des Orvilliers with Rue Jean Jaurès. Following extensive redevelopment work, the park reopened to the public. The project focused on plant diversity and preserving urban biodiversity. It also included a redesigned children’s play area with new games and play equipment. Check the latest municipal access information before you arrive.

New sports equipment is also available for public use at Parc André Malraux and Les Terrasses du Soleil. As equipment and access rules may change, check the latest information before your visit.

Verger de Cluny offers a different focus: its orchard includes traditional varieties of apple and pear. The apples include Cox Orange, Reinette blanche du Canada, Reinette clochard and Reinette du Mans; the pears include Beurré Hardy, Conférence and Doyenné du Comice. The orchard offers a chance to distinguish between two types of fruit and a number of specifically named varieties.

The Saturday programme at Jardin permacole de Thiais offers sessions for adults and families. Participants can learn or build on their knowledge of vegetable growing and fruit-tree cultivation. As availability and registration requirements may change, check them before planning a session.

Architectural history, church and music

The Maison du manufacturier Gilardoni was built in 1896 by architect Léon Bonnenfant for Xavier Gilardoni. Polychrome bricks and architectural ceramic elements come together in the building. It is considered one of the last truly significant reminders of Choisy-le-Roi’s now-vanished brick and faience industry. The building’s history thus also leads to an industry associated with Choisy-le-Roi.

Several historical layers come together at Église Saint-Leu-Saint-Gilles. The church was partly destroyed during the English invasions and rebuilt in the 15th century. Its façade is believed to date from the 16th century and features a Renaissance portal. Inside, there is also a painting of the Assumption of Mary. Both the rebuilding and the later, cautiously attributed dating of the façade are therefore relevant to understanding the building.

Fontaine-lavoir de Thiais was rebuilt by Claude Naissant in 1843 and restored in 1987–1988.

Since its founding in 2004, Festival de musique franco-américaine de Thiais has celebrated musical exchange between the United States of America and France. The recurring festival adds a distinctive cultural highlight to the events calendar. Dates and programme vary; check both for the period you plan to visit.

Sport and leisure

Palais Omnisports De Thiais comprises a central multi-purpose sports hall, Dojo Marc Alexandre, a rhythmic gymnastics hall, a table tennis hall and another multi-purpose hall. It also has the Raymond Morel boxing room, a weight room, rooms for gymnastics and dance, rooms for meetings and classes, and a clubhouse. The facility thus combines spaces for a range of sports with areas for classes and gatherings. As the facilities may change, check the current layout when making specific plans.

For climbing, Roc & Résine in Thiais offers more than 180 routes across all difficulty levels. Facility details may change; check the latest information before you arrive.

Poneyland de Thiais offers riding lessons, introductory activities and riding courses for children aged 4 to 16. As the programme and age range may change, check the current conditions before your visit.

Discover more destinations: Créteil, Maisons-Alfort, Ivry-Sur-Seine, Charenton-Le-Pont, Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, Choisy-Le-Roi, Rungis, Fontenay-Sous-Bois.

For the regional travel overview: Val-De-Marne.