Réau offers several specific reasons to stay: the Musée Aéronautique et Spatial Safran is dedicated to aircraft engines and space, the medieval roof structure of the choir is part of the architectural history of the Église Saint-Julien, and other interests include regional products, macarons and golf. For your planning, it is worth first asking whether you would rather focus on technology and culture, food or sport. The different themes give your stay its own distinctive character.
Aviation and Space History
The Musée Aéronautique et Spatial Safran is dedicated to aircraft engines, from the early days of aviation to the present. The space gallery complements this focus with engines, launch vehicle models and satellite models. The museum thus brings together two distinct technical subjects: the development of aircraft engines over a long period and space, represented by specific exhibits. Those interested in aviation and space will find both here, without the subjects being treated as one and the same.
Admission is free for everyone during the stated opening hours. Groups of ten or more can visit on other days by prior arrangement. Check the current visiting hours if you are planning a museum visit; visiting arrangements may change.
Historic Architecture and Heritage
The medieval roof structure of the choir of the Église Saint-Julien was reinforced and restored as part of the renovation. For those interested in historic construction, this offers a specific look at the structure and its preservation: the focus is not on a general description of the church, but on a named structural element and the work carried out on it. This architectural history focus differs from the museum’s technical subjects and complements them with the question of how a medieval roof structure was treated during renovation.
Regional Products and Macarons
The Proffit family has been farming the Ferme d’Eprunes in Réau, in the Seine-et-Marne department, since 1920. The farm operates a vending machine that is open around the clock, seven days a week. It offers a wide selection of products made entirely from local produce and supplied through short supply chains. The availability of individual products depends on deliveries. The continuous access and changing product availability are two practical aspects to bear in mind when shopping.
At Les Macarons de Réau, visitors can learn how the round macarons are made and find tips and tricks for preparing them at home. The focus is therefore on the know-how involved in making them and on how you can try making them yourself later. This is a different culinary experience from choosing local products at the vending machine: here, the aim is to learn about a production process and take home ideas to try yourself.
Golf in Réau
The Golf de La Croix des Anges course was established in 1985. It has nine holes and a par of 31, and is open to golfers of all skill levels. The course details describe its format; the reference to all skill levels also indicates its intended players. If golf is one of your interests, check the current operating conditions before visiting.
When looking for hotels in Réau, you can first consider what you would like your stay to focus on: technical collections, historic architecture, regional products, macarons or golf. This lets you choose a destination that suits your interests before checking suitable booking options.
Discover more destinations: Boissy-Le-Châtel, Ville-Saint-Jacques, Chailly-En-Bière, Paley, Coulombs-En-Valois, La Madeleine-Sur-Loing, Melun, Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin.
For the regional travel overview: Seine-Et-Marne.
