25 years of the Vallée de la Bièvre - Celebration at the Château de HEC
Entertainment/recreation, Nature and relaxationSaturday 28 June 2025
10:00 to 18:00
Location : Château d'HEC
Presentation
Come and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the classification of the Bièvre Valley at the Château d'HEC.
The highlight of the celebrations will take place on Saturday 28 June from 10am to 6pm on the beautiful site of the Château HEC in Jouy-en-Josas, courtesy of the HEC school. It's one of the most beautiful places in the Valley that very few people know about, and therefore an ideal place to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its classification by decree, i.e. the official recognition of its high natural and heritage value.
The day is open to the general public, whether or not you live in the Vallée de la Bièvre. For security reasons, registration is required, but is free and immediate. Come one, come all to enjoy the site, the events, take part in the conferences and taste the products of local agriculture (Plateau de Saclay, Vallée de la Bièvre and surrounding area).
Theatrical sketch written for the event
‘Le Marquis de Bièvre en sa vallée’ (the Marquis de Bièvre was the king of puns at the Court of Louis XV) by the “Allumeurs de réverbères” troupe (several performances from 2pm)
Several times during the day, Victor Hugo will stroll through the park and recite the famous poem ‘La Bievre’, which he wrote in the 1830s between Jouy and Bièvres.
Musical and atmospheric sequences
The Brass Band of the Conservatoire de Musique de Versailles Grand Parc (until 1pm)
The famous Afreubo band from the University of Paris Saclay (after 2pm)
The ‘Lost in soul’ band from Igny, with their jazz and soul music (afternoon)
Enjoy your meal!
Bring a canvas for lunch on the grass, but come with your hands in your pockets.
For 12 euros you can enjoy local produce from the Vallée de la Bièvre and Plateau de Saclay: the picnic basket is suitable for one adult or two children and contains: bread and pastries made with cereals from the Plateau de Saclay; vegetable spreads grown in the Vallée de la Bièvre; rillettes from chickens reared in Bièvres prepared by the chef at the Château HEC; tomatoes from the Plateau de Saclay. Nothing but quality artisanal products, many of them organic!
Exhibitions
The Vallée de la Bièvre exhibition, designed for the event, presenting the history of the Vallée, its site and the battles fought to defend it.
An exhibition on the birds of the Vallée de la Bièvre by the Photo Club de Paris-Val de Bièvre
Screening of 100 postcards: our 10 communes 100 years ago
Meetings, conferences and round tables
Official part at 11am in the presence of all the mayors of the Valley, other VIPs and the President of the AVB
- At 2pm
The Bièvre, saved, renatured, remeandered: with Mrs Pelletier Le Barbier, Mayor of Bièvres and President of the SMBVB, Hervé Cardinal, Technical Director of the SIAVB and other speakers.
The Valley and the Plateau, a land of farmers and market gardeners: local agriculture, short supply chains, protection of the Saclay Plateau with Caroline Doucerain, Mayor of Les Loges en Josas, President of Terre et Cité, the President of the EPI de la Vallée, the Jardins de Cocagne, Théophile Letierce, farmer at Ferme d'Orsigny and other speakers, Nicolas Meyer, EPI de Jouy,
The valley steeped in history: with Etienne Mallet (Oberkampf (1738-1815), an adventurer in the valley); Guillaume d'Abbadie (the Valley and its great artists); Jean-Francis Harris (the Bièvre, a ‘river of battles’ in the 19th century).
- At 4pm
The Valley: an astonishing biodiversity to be maintained and developed, forests and natural areas, vegetation mapping as a technical tool, with Blandine Klein, General Secretary of the AVB, and other speakers.
The Valley in 25 years' time: with Francisque Vigouroux, Mayor of Igny, Chairman of the SIAVB, and a group of elected representatives from our communes who have been working on the future outlook
Games and attractions
The ‘town crier’ Gerry Quevreux and his accordion player will be on hand all day long to provide entertainment.
The new HEC biodiversity trail
Wooden games for all ages, from the ‘Jeux de tout Bois’ association
Do you know the Valley? Find out where in the valley each photo was taken!
And for sports enthusiasts: a long bike ride starting and returning from HEC
Stands for a number of institutions and associations: Terre et Cité, Agence de l'Eau Seine Normandie, Amis de la Vallée de la Bièvre, Syndicat Intercommunal de la Bièvre (SIAVB), Syndicat Intercommunal de la Haute Vallée de la Bièvre (SIAB), Union pour la Renaissance de la Bièvre, EPI, etc.
Entrance (on foot, only bicycle parking is possible inside the park) via 5 rue de la Libération in Jouy en Josas (numerous accessible and signposted parking facilities, 10-minute walk from Jouy SNCF station) simply by presenting the QR code provided when you registered.
The day is open to the general public, whether or not you live in the Vallée de la Bièvre. For security reasons, registration is required, but is free and immediate. Come one, come all to enjoy the site, the events, take part in the conferences and taste the products of local agriculture (Plateau de Saclay, Vallée de la Bièvre and surrounding area).
Theatrical sketch written for the event
‘Le Marquis de Bièvre en sa vallée’ (the Marquis de Bièvre was the king of puns at the Court of Louis XV) by the “Allumeurs de réverbères” troupe (several performances from 2pm)
Several times during the day, Victor Hugo will stroll through the park and recite the famous poem ‘La Bievre’, which he wrote in the 1830s between Jouy and Bièvres.
Musical and atmospheric sequences
The Brass Band of the Conservatoire de Musique de Versailles Grand Parc (until 1pm)
The famous Afreubo band from the University of Paris Saclay (after 2pm)
The ‘Lost in soul’ band from Igny, with their jazz and soul music (afternoon)
Enjoy your meal!
Bring a canvas for lunch on the grass, but come with your hands in your pockets.
For 12 euros you can enjoy local produce from the Vallée de la Bièvre and Plateau de Saclay: the picnic basket is suitable for one adult or two children and contains: bread and pastries made with cereals from the Plateau de Saclay; vegetable spreads grown in the Vallée de la Bièvre; rillettes from chickens reared in Bièvres prepared by the chef at the Château HEC; tomatoes from the Plateau de Saclay. Nothing but quality artisanal products, many of them organic!
Exhibitions
The Vallée de la Bièvre exhibition, designed for the event, presenting the history of the Vallée, its site and the battles fought to defend it.
An exhibition on the birds of the Vallée de la Bièvre by the Photo Club de Paris-Val de Bièvre
Screening of 100 postcards: our 10 communes 100 years ago
Meetings, conferences and round tables
Official part at 11am in the presence of all the mayors of the Valley, other VIPs and the President of the AVB
- At 2pm
The Bièvre, saved, renatured, remeandered: with Mrs Pelletier Le Barbier, Mayor of Bièvres and President of the SMBVB, Hervé Cardinal, Technical Director of the SIAVB and other speakers.
The Valley and the Plateau, a land of farmers and market gardeners: local agriculture, short supply chains, protection of the Saclay Plateau with Caroline Doucerain, Mayor of Les Loges en Josas, President of Terre et Cité, the President of the EPI de la Vallée, the Jardins de Cocagne, Théophile Letierce, farmer at Ferme d'Orsigny and other speakers, Nicolas Meyer, EPI de Jouy,
The valley steeped in history: with Etienne Mallet (Oberkampf (1738-1815), an adventurer in the valley); Guillaume d'Abbadie (the Valley and its great artists); Jean-Francis Harris (the Bièvre, a ‘river of battles’ in the 19th century).
- At 4pm
The Valley: an astonishing biodiversity to be maintained and developed, forests and natural areas, vegetation mapping as a technical tool, with Blandine Klein, General Secretary of the AVB, and other speakers.
The Valley in 25 years' time: with Francisque Vigouroux, Mayor of Igny, Chairman of the SIAVB, and a group of elected representatives from our communes who have been working on the future outlook
Games and attractions
The ‘town crier’ Gerry Quevreux and his accordion player will be on hand all day long to provide entertainment.
The new HEC biodiversity trail
Wooden games for all ages, from the ‘Jeux de tout Bois’ association
Do you know the Valley? Find out where in the valley each photo was taken!
And for sports enthusiasts: a long bike ride starting and returning from HEC
Stands for a number of institutions and associations: Terre et Cité, Agence de l'Eau Seine Normandie, Amis de la Vallée de la Bièvre, Syndicat Intercommunal de la Bièvre (SIAVB), Syndicat Intercommunal de la Haute Vallée de la Bièvre (SIAB), Union pour la Renaissance de la Bièvre, EPI, etc.
Entrance (on foot, only bicycle parking is possible inside the park) via 5 rue de la Libération in Jouy en Josas (numerous accessible and signposted parking facilities, 10-minute walk from Jouy SNCF station) simply by presenting the QR code provided when you registered.
General information
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Contact
25 ans de la Vallée de la Bièvre - Célébration au Château de HEC
Phone : +33 1 69 41 83 95
Location
Château d'HEC
5 Rue De La Libération
78350
Jouy-en-Josas
- Spoken language(s) :
Prices
| Prices | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Free | ||
Lunch basket: €12.00
- Indication prix :
- Gratuit
FICHE_INFO_SIMPLE_LIBELLE_DESTINATION
5 Rue De La Libération
78350
Jouy-en-Josas
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 48.762594
Longitude : 2.166715
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