Except for the residents of this area, the birth of line V seems to have gone unnoticed. And yet, the latest Transilien line has already been operating as a shuttle bus for almost a year! As of December 15, 2024, it officially joins the family, changes its name and joins the Ile-de-France Mobilités website and application.
In just 20 minutes, it connects the Massy-Palaiseau station in Essonne with Versailles-Chantiers in Yvelines. There are five other stops: Igny, Bièvres, Vauboyen, Jouy-en-Josas and Petit Jouy - Les Loges.
It was Valérie Pécresse who announced in June 2023 that the Massy - Palaiseau - Versailles-Chantiers branch of RER C would be disconnected in future, when line T12 opened, and would become a new Transilien line, the Paris region's commuter train network. No more and no less than a move towards independence, with no new stations created,so noreal change for users.
This will simplify the organization of the RER C, which is often affected by work or problems, by removing a branch, thus improving train regularity and service quality on both lines. On weekdays, users can enjoya train every half-hour on average, except from 6.30am to 10am and from 4.30pm to 9.30pm, when a train runs every quarter-hour, and from 9.30pm to the end of service, with one train per hour.
Thanks to the V line, you can easily visit these few points of interest:
Vallée de la Bièvre: 4 easy, accessible walks to discover this corner of the Paris region
You may already be familiar with this pretty, green corner of the Yvelines département: near the towns of Igny and Jouy-en-Josas, it's the perfect place for a stroll or a hike, with the immense advantage of being served by public transport from Paris. [Read more]
Victor Hugo's literary home, a country house lost in the Bièvre valley (91)
You've heard of the house of writer Victor Hugo, located on the Place Vosges, but have you heard of Victor Hugo's literary home? Far from Paris, this exceptional residence is well worth a visit. Shall we take you there? [Read more]
The Musée de la Toile de Jouy, a journey into the world of cotton printing
The Musée de la Toile de Jouy, dedicated to the emblematic fabric printed with floral motifs and characters, is nestled in the Château de l'Églantine in Jouy-en-Josas (78). In addition to its historic collection, the museum regularly exhibits contemporary artists and organizes creative workshops! [Read more]
A visit to the Château de Versailles and its program
The Château de Versailles, its gardens and grounds, are a world heritage site. The official residence of the kings of France, the Château de Versailles holds the record as the largest château in the world, and of course the most visited in France. [Read more]
