The town name is coming from lord Pierre de Bouray in 13th century and Louis de Rabondanges in 16th century, both owner of the Château of Mesnil-Voisin (rebuilt in 17th century).
In 1845, a bronze statuette called the God of Bouray was dredged from the river Juine.[3]
Geography
It is 38 kilometers south west of Paris Notre Dame point zero from road of France, 16 kilometers south west of Évry, 14 kilometers north east of Étampes 5 kilometers north west of La Ferté-Alais, 9 kilometers south east of Arpajon, 14 kilometers south east of Montlhéry, 16 kilometers south west of Corbeil-Essonnes, 18 kilometers south east of Milly-la-Forêt, 20 kilometers south east of Dourdan, 22 kilometers south east of Palaiseau.
Transports and way links
Bouray station, located in the commune of Lardy, is served by RER C trains.
Bus from CEAT is taking care of the link between Bouray-sur-Juine, Janville-sur-Juine, Arpajon, Saint-Vrain, Itteville, Marolles-en-Hurepoix and Étampes.
The Noctilien is stopping there as well.
The village lies on the right bank of the Juine, which forms all of the commune's northern border.