I'm not far from Bures or Orsay. In either town, you're probably within walking distance of the RER when you want to go into Paris (or get around in the area itself). There is also a bus system that will get you around the area.
The three towns of Bures, Gif and Orsay are closely linked. Both Gif and Orsay have "art house" cinemas in the center of town. There's a big shopping center just up the hill from Orsay (actually, just up the hill in Bures, too, depending where you wind up living) with a hypermarket, electronics shop. If not walking distance, definitely within bicycle range.
There are a number of active local associations and clubs - including hiking, choral groups, and various cultural activities in both towns and in the general area. Lots of expats of all national origins, thanks to the university and the various research centers - both in Saclay and in the Orsay and Bures area.
Cheers,
Bev
The three towns of Bures, Gif and Orsay are closely linked. Both Gif and Orsay have "art house" cinemas in the center of town. There's a big shopping center just up the hill from Orsay (actually, just up the hill in Bures, too, depending where you wind up living) with a hypermarket, electronics shop. If not walking distance, definitely within bicycle range.
There are a number of active local associations and clubs - including hiking, choral groups, and various cultural activities in both towns and in the general area. Lots of expats of all national origins, thanks to the university and the various research centers - both in Saclay and in the Orsay and Bures area.
Cheers,
Bev
