Gometz-le-Châtel

Geography

History

• This is a very old village, known since 1068.
• A train line was built between Paris to Chartres, created by Gallardon, at the beginning of the 20th century, with a station at Gometz-le-Châtel. It was used from 1931 to 1939, but there is no traffic nowadays. Paris RER, B line, can be used to go there by train Bures-sur-Yvette or La Hacquinière.
• An experimental Aérotrain was built, from Gometz-le-Châtel to Limours, for a trial, from 1966 to 1977, a creation of Jean Bertin. This experiment was replaced by the TGV, operating currently.

Places to see

• Saint-Clair's Church built during the 10th Century.
• Viaduc des Fauvette
• La Fontaine Miraculeuse

  Personalities

• Charles Peguy lived here for a time.