The old village of Bussy-Saint-Georges has 17 courtyards and several dozen fountains. There is also a 19th-century washhouse, a watermill with workshops throughout the year, and a walking route through the Vallée de la Brosse. Local attractions cover a range of interests, from architectural and local history to culture and activities by bike and on foot.
Village History in Courtyards, Fountains and Buildings
The courtyards and fountains draw attention to various features of the old village, rather than to a single building. The municipal washhouse, dating from the 19th century, is on Rue du Lavoir. The tower on Place de Verdun is the only surviving part of a medieval castle. These places offer specific points of interest for anyone particularly interested in architectural and local history during their stay.
Cultural Activities for a Range of Interests
The Médiathèque intercommunale de l’Europe covers 1,300 m². It has areas for adults, young children and teenagers, as well as for music and film. There is also an exhibition space, an event space and a multimedia room. The facilities therefore include areas for different age groups and spaces for a variety of media and events.
Mill and Esplanade
Moulin Russon is a 17th-century watermill open to the public. Its year-round workshop program is for children, teenagers and adults, and includes, among other things, workshops on making flour and bread. Alongside the mill itself, grain processing is therefore a specific focus.
The Esplanade des Religions et des Cultures can be viewed from outside. Tours of the interiors of the various temples are available on request. It is important to distinguish between viewing the exteriors and visiting the interiors: anyone wishing to see the temples inside can do so on request.
Walking, a Park and a Cycling Route
The walking route through the Vallée de la Brosse starts at Bussy-Saint-Georges RER station and follows the Ru de la Brosse. It passes Étang de la Brosse and, after the church of Saint-Georges, reaches a viewpoint. The route therefore links a watercourse, a pond and a viewpoint along the way.
The Parc des Promenades du Génitoy is a distinct landscape destination. It covers 10 hectares between the Ferme du Génitoy and the agricultural fringe. Its size and these two landmarks give the park a different character from the walking route through the Vallée de la Brosse.
For a cycling itinerary, the V4 offers a different perspective: the cycle route passes through Bussy-Saint-Georges along the Sycomore district, then continues towards Montévrain. While the walking route is described by its starting point and stops along the way, the V4 is defined by its route through the town and its onward direction. This makes it possible to distinguish the two routes by their different courses.
Discover more destinations: Rouvres, Léchelle, Souppes-sur-Loing, Dammartin-en-Goële, Chailly-en-Brie, Thénisy, Touquin, Montry.
For the broader travel overview: Seine-Et-Marne.
