Orsay
France · �le-de-FranceFR
Commune in Île-de-France, France
Orsay is a commune in the Essonne department in Île-de-France in northern France. It is located in the southwestern suburbs of Paris, France, 20.7 km (12.9 mi) from the centre of Paris.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 16,498
- Coordinates
- 48.696, 2.187
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Elevation
- 113 m
Overview of Orsay
In �le-de-France, France, Orsay stands out as a low-key town. The headcount is close to 16,498. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards culture, adventure and sports.
Things to do in Orsay
Culture in Orsay
(9)Culture lovers get Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges, Fountains and Monuments. It is a direct read of Orsay's activity profile. That is 9 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Orsay
(2)The adventure shortlist for Orsay: Boat Rides and Treasure Hunts. Everything listed here comes from what Orsay is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Orsay
(2)Under sports, Orsay is tagged with Golf and Running. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Orsay.
Family in Orsay
(1)Orsay records Playgrounds under family. All of it is drawn from Orsay's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Shopping in Orsay
(1)Orsay's shopping entries include Shopping. Everything listed here comes from what Orsay is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Orsay
Plan water days for June to September. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
Getting there & around
Access Orsay through a larger town in �le-de-France; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Europe/Paris.
Similar destinations
Places near Orsay that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Orsay known for?
- Orsay is mainly a destination for culture, adventure and sports, set in �le-de-France, France with around 16,498 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Orsay?
- You can plan around Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges, Fountains and Monuments in Orsay. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Orsay?
- Plan water days for June to September. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
- Where is Orsay located?
- Administratively, Orsay sits in �le-de-France, France — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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