Draveil, Commune in Essonne, France
Draveil is a suburban commune situated along the right bank of the Seine River between the waterway and the Forest of Sénart. The town combines residential neighborhoods with natural spaces and sits approximately 19 kilometers southwest of Paris.
The town's name evolved from the Gaulish word Dracvern to the Roman form Dravernum during ancient times. In the early medieval period, the settlement became an important center for minting coins under the Merovingian rulers.
The Base de Loisirs du Port-aux-Cerises recreation area serves as a gathering place where residents enjoy outdoor activities by the lakes and green spaces year-round. This leisure park reflects how people here value access to nature near their homes.
The commune provides schools at all levels, from preschool through secondary education, serving local families well. Access to both the river and the forest offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation and leisure activities.
Archaeological evidence shows humans lived in this area as far back as the Neolithic period. The Pierre à Mousseaux menhir and ancient flint tools found here stand as reminders of that ancient occupation.
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