Chevreuse, Administrative division in Île-de-France, France.
Chevreuse is a commune in the Yvette valley within a large nature reserve with elevations ranging from 72 to 174 meters. The landscape spreads across gentle hills with meadows, forests, and the river as the natural center of the place.
The settlement began in the 10th century, and the Madeleine Castle was built in the 11th century to mark the territorial importance of the place. This early fortress shaped the development of the site over many centuries.
The village sits in a valley surrounded by green hills, where you can still see the original settlement structure with its old stone houses and narrow streets. The place functions as a real neighborhood center where residents gather and the rhythms of country life are preserved.
The Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse train station lies about 2 kilometers east of the town center and connects the commune to Paris via the RER B line. You reach the place most easily by train, which makes arriving from the capital straightforward.
The place is known for keeping its small-town character despite being close to Paris and not feeling like a suburb. Its country feel and green surroundings make it an exception in the immediate vicinity of the capital.
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