Mairie de Saint-Julien-les-Villas

The commune's name is known as Sanceium as early as 1107.

In the past, the village was called "Sancey", before becoming Sancey-Saint-Julien and then Saint-Julien, because of the relics of Saint Julien de Brioude preserved in the church. The name "les villas" (the villas) was added because of the many residences that have been used as holiday resorts since the 17th century, and not in reference to the Gallo-Roman villas. As there were 85 "Saint Julien" in France at the turn of the century, mail delivery was disrupted, and the town's municipal council, meeting on March 16, 1919, unanimously requested that Saint Julien be renamed "Saint-Julien-les-Villas". The town was renamed Saint-Julien-les-Villas by decree on August 5, 1919.

Saint-Julien enjoyed its heyday during the Age of Enlightenment, when Charles Perrault, Jean de la Fontaine, Boileau and Fontenelle were frequent visitors to the Château des Cours. Old local customs included the Feast of Saint Julien and Sundays by the water. People came here to picnic, relax, stroll and admire the beautiful waterside residences.

The commune has 2 nursery schools . 2 elementary school . 1 municipal crèche . 1 primary and nursery leisure center . 1 municipal library . 1 music school . 5 village halls . a cultural and youth center . 1 municipal gymnasium including a large hall, a gym, a dojo and a dance hall . 2 stadiums (la Burie): 1 main pitch, 1 training pitch, 1 club house, changing rooms, (Gambetta): 1 soccer pitch and changing rooms . 2 indoor tennis courts . 2 outdoor tennis courts . 1 boulodrome, 1 bike path, 1 city stadium, 1 water sports center: Société Nautique Troyenne (SNT) . 1 Club Nautique Aubois (CNA) . the Château des Courts club (swimming pool, tennis courts, petanque courts, outdoor games, etc.) and the Espadons Ball Park (baseball, softball).

Today, the town is home to several landmarks: the Troyes Champagne Métropole Heritage Centre, as well as one of Europe's largest factory outlets (Marques Avenue), which attracts millions of visitors every year. You'll find a boulevard dedicated to clothing and fashion.

Saint-Julien-les-Villas is home to a number of artisans in a variety of fields, as well as numerous restaurants, bars and grocery stores.

In the medical field, residents have access to doctors, dentists, nurses, speech therapists and physiotherapists. There are also several pharmacies and an optician. Veterinarians are also available for pets.

As for associations, there are many working in the commune: there are 15 sports associations, 20 religious associations, 3 veterans' associations and a firemen's association. Not to mention social and health associations.

(source : www.troyes-champagne-métropole.fr)