When planning a stay in Vélizy-Villacoublay, you can choose how much to focus on nature, cultural history and active leisure. The town offers green open spaces, distinctive historical details, and cultural and sporting activities. When choosing accommodation, consider which of these aspects you want to shape your stay.

Nature and Open Spaces

A total of 61 bird species have been recorded in Vélizy-Villacoublay’s local habitats. Four are considered noteworthy: the Common Whitethroat, the Linnet, the Common Redstart and the Goldcrest. This number may change as future surveys are carried out. These four names make the area’s biodiversity tangible.

Vélizy-Villacoublay has 313 hectares of state forest and 65 hectares of green spaces. In the Louvois district, walking paths, seating by a pond and a green amphitheatre provide places for public recreation. The town’s green side therefore includes both large areas and specific features of a public open space.

For cyclists, the key feature is the connection between towns: the local cycling network links on-street cycle lanes and cycle paths with the cycling networks of neighbouring towns. Check the current route before setting out, as the infrastructure may be updated.

Cultural History and Art

One striking detail of Saint-Denis Church is the tympanum above the portal, which depicts the coat of arms of Louvois with three salamanders. The tympanum is the decorated area above a portal; here, a heraldic motif provides a tangible link to the town’s history.

A very different historical theme is aviation. Its history in Vélizy-Villacoublay began in 1885, when the first French airship, La France, landed under the command of Captain Renard. The church portal and the airship represent two different ways of approaching local history: an image and a precisely dated event.

L’Onde complements these historical themes with contemporary art. It is a venue for the creation and performance of contemporary multidisciplinary art in theatre, visual arts, music, dance and circus.

Sport and Leisure

For outdoor exercise, there are fitness parks and two skateparks for skateboards, scooters and BMX. Facilities may change over time; if you are visiting for a specific activity, check what is currently available before your visit.

The municipal swimming pool has a 25 × 15-metre pool with six lanes. Swimming thus adds another type of activity to the outdoor exercise options.

At Labo' Numérique, individuals or small groups can play on a Sony PS2, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo Switch. For planning your time, note that there are two different scheduling considerations: L’Onde’s programme changes seasonally, while gaming at Labo' Numérique is available at set times. Check the dates for your travel period if you plan to visit either venue.

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