Hotels in Villejuif

Marne’s fried specialties

Whether you’re traveling in the Île-de-France in a professional or personal capacity, this is a great opportunity to try local specialties. Val-de-Marne is the region of guinguettes, and, historically speaking, fried fish from the Seine and the Marne. Fried goujons from the Marne are therefore among the local specialties. The best places to taste them are the traditional taverns, but you can certainly also find the local specialties in the restaurants of Villejuif or at your Campanile hotel.

Lamb Navarin

In Villejuif, excellent lamb navarins are also on the menu. This lamb stew (specifically lamb shoulder) is often served with vegetables including carrots, potatoes and turnips. The name "navarin" is also a derivative of "navet" (turnip), which is among the vegetables that have been grown for a long time in Île-de-France. You will likely find it on the springtime menu of your Campanile restaurant in Villejuif.

Strawberries of Ile-de-France

Your stay in Villejuif is also a great opportunity to sample the strawberries of Ile-de-France if your visit takes place in the spring. In the 19th century, the Ile-de-France strawberry was even famous worldwide! In Marcoussis, south of the capital, strawberries (gariguettes, ciflorettes or wood varieties) are in the spotlight for a party - the Les Fêtes gourmandes de la fraise [Strawberry Festival] - which has run every year since 1966, with meetings, events and the traditional giant strawberry!

Les Estivales

Every year since 2008, the city of Vierzon comes to life with a music festival called Les Estivales du Canal which, as its name suggests, takes place every summer. Enjoy free concerts of various styles in the Abbey Gardens. In addition to the concerts, you can also visit the À la Décale cinema, a partner of the festival, every Wednesday evening between late July and late August. It offers a varied program that will satisfy everyone’s tastes.

Reading Night

Love reading? In January, Vierzon libraries and bookshops open their doors to allow you to exchange, share, and play with words and literary works. Many special free activities are planned in the afternoon and all evening for the enjoyment of young and old. A magical evening punctuated by readings, meetings with authors and others involved in books, treasure hunts and other games.