Villiers-sous-Grez
Villiers-sous-Grez is a small town in the Seine-et-Marne department of the Île-de-France region. It lies within the Gâtinais Français Regional Natural Park, near Fontainebleau Forest to the north and the Loing Valley to the east. The town is about 13 km from Fontainebleau and 7 km from Nemours. It covers 1,220 hectares and has around 770 residents. Villiers-sous-Grez and the nearby hamlet of Busseau are part of the Pays de Nemours community.
The village developed along two main roads connecting local areas, La Chapelle-la-Reine and Grez-sur-Loing, since the 11th century. Its history includes medieval chapels and priories, with Villiers first recorded as "Auvillare" in 1080. Later, it was a stop for French royalty during hunts.
Popular sights in the area include **Le Larry**, a relaxing green space between the village and forest where locals have gathered for centuries, and Rocher Saint-Étienne, a scenic sandstone hill that reaches 125 meters in height. Visitors can follow sandy trails to the top and enjoy views, exploring La Grotte du Curé, a historic rock shelter, along the way. A nature trail created by the town hall also leads visitors through these sites, offering a glimpse into the village's natural beauty and history.
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