Étampes is a charming town in the Île-de-France region, located in the Essonne department. Often called the 'gateway to the South of Île-de-France', it sits perfectly between Paris and the vast agricultural plains to the south. A town of art and history, Étampes is brimming with architectural treasures such as the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame-du-Fort, the Donjon de Guinette, and the famous timb...See more