Practical information — Bièvre Valley
How to get here by public transport
| Town | From Paris | From Versailles–Chantiers | From Versailles–Rive Gauche / Rive Droite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bièvres | RER C – Bièvres station (20–25 min) RER B → Massy-Palaiseau → Bus 495 |
Bus 495 via Jouy-en-Josas (20–25 min) | Via Versailles–Chantiers → Bus 495 |
| Jouy-en-Josas | RER C – Jouy station (25–30 min) Line N → Versailles–Chantiers → Bus 264 |
Bus 264 (direct) RER V depending on timetable |
Via Versailles–Chantiers → Bus 264 |
| Les Loges-en-Josas | Line N → Versailles–Chantiers → Bus 264 / 32-35 RER B → Massy → Bus 32-35 |
Bus 264 or 32-35 via Jouy-en-Josas | Rive Gauche / Rive Droite → Chantiers → 264 / 32-35 |
| Buc | Line N → Chantiers → Bus 262 / 264 / 269 | Bus 262 / 264 / 269 (10–15 min) | Via Chantiers → 262 / 264 / 269 |
| Châteaufort | Line N → Chantiers → Bus 262 RER B → Massy → Bus 91.06 |
Bus 262 (15–20 min) | Rive Gauche / Rive Droite → Chantiers → 262 |
| Toussus-le-Noble | Line N → Chantiers → Bus 262 RER B → Massy → Bus 91.06 |
Bus 262 (15–20 min) | Rive Gauche / Rive Droite → Chantiers → 262 |
Getting around locally
Bus (Île-de-France Mobilités)
Main lines: 32-35, 262, 264, 269, 495, 91.06
Good connections between Jouy ↔ Buc ↔ Versailles, and Bièvres ↔ Massy ↔ Paris.
Cycling / Hiking
Cycle paths along the Bièvre Valley
Access to GR11, Véloscénie and forest trails (Versailles Forest, Geneste Wood)
By car
Quick connections to:
A86, N118, D53, D91
Parking
Bièvres
Gare car park → Free
Town centre (Place de la Mairie) → Free
Parc Ratel → Free, ideal for hikes
Blue zones: limited time parking
Jouy-en-Josas
Town centre (Rue Oberkampf / Mairie) → Free
Jouy train station → Free
Vallée car park (near the Museum of Toile de Jouy) → Free
Parc Foresterie → Free, ideal for families
Les Loges-en-Josas
Free parking throughout the town
Car parks near the town hall and sports facilities
Toussus-le-Noble
Town Hall car park → Free
Aerodrome car park → Reserved for users
Free street parking
Châteaufort
Church / Village Square car park → Free
Manet Trail car park → Free (hiking)
Free parking in the town centre
Buc
Town Hall car park → Free
Buc train station car park → Free
Viaduct car park → Free
Sports Complex car park → Free
Tourist sites — Opening hours
| Place | Hours | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Photography (Nicéphore Niépce House) | Closed for maintenance work | Historic site of early photography |
| Saint-Martin Church (Bièvres) | Daytime access | Listed historic monument |
| Parc Ratel (Bièvres) | Free access | Ideal for families and nature walks |
| Museum of Toile de Jouy (Jouy-en-Josas) | Tue–Sun: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. | Must-see cultural venue of the valley |
| Bièvre Valley hamlets & Parc Argenson | Free access | Nature trails and scenic walks |
| Golf de la Boulie | Members / visitors access | Premium sports facilities |
| Saint-Étienne Church (Les Loges) | According to services | Local heritage landmark |
| Toussus-le-Noble aerodrome | Access depending on activities | Historic light aviation site |
| Buc Viaduct | Outdoor free access | Iconic panoramic viewpoint |
| Versailles Forest (access via Buc) | Free access | Hiking, mountain biking, nature |
Public toilets / Useful services
Bièvres
Public toilets – Place de la Mairie
Toilets in Parc Ratel
Charging stations: Gare car park
Jouy-en-Josas
Toilets at the Museum of Toile de Jouy (visitors)
Toilets in Parc de la Geneste
Charging stations: town centre
Les Loges-en-Josas
No fixed public toilets
Toilets available in municipal buildings (opening times vary)
Toussus-le-Noble
Public toilets in the municipal park
Visitor toilets at the aerodrome
Châteaufort
Public toilets near the church
Charging stations: town centre
Buc
Public toilets in Parc du Viaduc
Toilets in the sports complex
Charging stations: Town Hall / town centre
Jouy-en-Josas Tourist Information Centre
The Jouy-en-Josas Tourist Information Centre welcomes you just a few steps from the Jouy RER station, on the banks of the Bièvre River, in a destination rich in history and natural heritage!
Our travel advisers are here to help you and provide recommendations throughout your stay. A documentation area and boutique are available on site.
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Address: 31 Avenue Jean Jaurès, 78350 Jouy-en-Josas
