Essonne

Overview of Essonne

Essonne isn’t really a tourist department. However, you can visit a few châteaux (Dourdan and especially Chamarande) or enjoy several forests.

Key facts

• Type of place: department.

• Tourist interest: ★ (worth a stop if you are in the area).

• Location:

• Local time: Heure : Essonne

• Department code: 91.

• Bordering departments:

• Prefecture: Évry.

• Sub-prefectures: Étampes, Palaiseau.

• Number of communes: 196.

• Population: 1,287,330 inhabitants (2016).

• Area: 1,804 km².

• Highest point:

• Lowest point:

• Coastline: 0 km, no maritime access.

• Interests (out of ★★★★): Nature ★; Culture ★; Relaxation-holidays ⊘/ ★

• Website: http://www.tourisme-essonne.com

Climate and weather

Tourism

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