The Essonne is a french river and also one of the large départements of Ile de France. It contains several former territories: the Hurepoix, the Gâtinais, a large part of the Beauce plains and small parts of the Brie.
Essonne
Dourdan
Dourdan is a town located in a region of Ile de France called Hurepoix. This region is broadly located between the forests of Rambouillet and Fontainebleau.
Dourdan is inhabited since...
Château du Marais
This château is a curiosity nestled in the woods of Essonne, 40km away from Paris. It is a private estate and is only open on Sunday afternoons (2 to 6 pm). The château was one of the most...
Chamarande and Gillevoisin châteaux
Chamarande is a small town located at 40km of Paris, in the former province of Hurepoix. It contains a large estate with two châteaux, owned by the departement of Essonne. The château of...
