Saclay, commune in Essonne, France
Saclay is a commune in the Île-de-France region southwest of Paris in Essonne. The area spreads across rural land with scattered villages, farmland, and research facilities that have shaped the local landscape in recent decades.
The area was long a rural region with small settlements and farming. In the 20th century, Saclay became a major scientific hub through the arrival of large research institutes and technology centers.
The area is easily accessible by car or train, though it has few tourist facilities like hotels or restaurants. It is mainly a residential zone with research facilities, so there is little geared toward visitors.
Location: Essonne
Location: arrondissement of Palaiseau
Elevation above the sea: 153 m
Shares border with: Jouy-en-Josas, Orsay, Toussus-le-Noble, Bièvres, Gif-sur-Yvette, Palaiseau, Saint-Aubin, Vauhallan, Villiers-le-Bâcle
Phone: +33169410283
Email: maire@saclay.fr
Website: https://saclay.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.73083,2.17333
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:20
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