Explore the charm of Chenou, Seine-et-Marne, Ile de France

Discover the hedged farmland around the village of Bougligny. A leisurely stroll through fields, woods, coppice and hamlets. 1 - From the car park, take a right-left turn onto rue de la Plaine. Take the left-hand path across the fields. Turn right into the street. 2 - In Quenonville, turn left. At the bend, before the Foljuif water tower, follow the track to the right and stay on the edge of the wood for 700m. Turn left onto the wide track, cross the wood, then fields and another wood. Take the D118 on the right and the track on the left at the edge of the wood. 3 - Turn left and follow the track across the fields in the same direction, then enter the wood. 4 - Turn left at the crossroads and go straight through the Bois des Roches. Cross the D52 and, after a right-hand bend, turn left. 5 - At the Tchenon-Houy cross, continue left, passing through another wood and then some copses. Cross the D118, fork left at the edge of the copse and continue across the fields. 6 - Turn left onto the road, then left onto the track. It bends three times and comes out on the D118. Turn right into Bougligny. Turn left into Rue Grande and return to the starting point. Translated with www.deepl.com/translator (free version) This route is marked in yellow by the Codérando.

Curiosity: what catches the attention, the interest. The many sites and monuments that mark out this pleasant hike best meet this definition. They are from all periods, from the Neolithic to the Middle Ages, and from the Renaissance to the 19th century. You will thus discover them in the town of Château-Landon as in its nearby countryside. 1 - With your back to the Tourist Office, go left and turn left twice to follow rue Moïse. Take the rue de la Ville Forte on the left (north postern). At the level of the old St Séverin Abbey, climb the path (staircase) to the left then the road to the left, leaving the streets to the right and to the left. Go up the Chemin des Carrières to the right. Keep the same direction and go behind the sports fields. Walk along the wood then leave it. 2 - Turn right, follow the road to the left towards Mocpoix. 50 m after the water tower, take the path on the right to bypass the hamlet. At the cross continue straight, cross the street and take the Chemin des Grattiers opposite. Walk along the wood for 1500 m, enter the Bois de Montuffé [on the right, the polissoirs site (A)] and descend to the right towards the Loing canal. 3 - After the pumping station, turn right along the canal. Go past the canal bridge (B). Leave the canal to follow the path to the right which crosses a stream. Turn right into the lane and left into the next one which crosses the Concorde and leads to Château-Landon. 150m to the left of the entrance to Pont Franc, access to the Pontfrault bridge (C) and, to the right of the hamlet, view of the old abbey-leper colony (D). Continue on the road, walk alongside the mill of Gillier then take the rue de St Séverin on the left. Pass at the foot of the old Abbey, turn left onto the D43. Take the Amoureux's path to the right. 4 - Walk along "le Fusain", pass the large communal wash house and enter the Tabarderie park. Leave the bridge on the right then cross the next one. Go up the path and turn right onto Chemin de la Haie de Banse. 5 - Follow the street on the left (ruined tower on the right), rue du Général de Gaulle on the right (Tour St André) then rue St André on the left. Turn right on rue Jallemain, go straight ahead and cross place St André. Turn left onto Boulevard Carnot then the street to the right and the second to the left. Make a left-right and take the rue de France then turn in the second street to the right rue Thiers. Turn twice to the left to come out on rue du Gâtinais. Follow it to the right then take rue Galland on the left to the Place du Marché and the Tourist Office. This route is marked in blue by the Codérando.

It seems that on this course, the fox is inevitable. There are beliefs ... Anyway, the circuit takes you through the hamlets of Château-Landon on either side of the "Fusain" valley. It ends with the discovery of the exceptional site of the city then, along its ramparts, overlooking the meander of the "Fusain", you will appreciate the spectacle of the viewpoints over the valley. 1 - Back to the Tourist Office, turn right, rue Hetzel (D207). Turn right, rue du Capitaine Antoine Chambon. Make a right-left to follow the rue des Chèvres. 2 - Turn left, rue de St Séverin, then right into the path (GR 13). Straight on, it comes out on rue du Pont Franc. Take it on the left. Enter the hamlet of the same name, pass the old Abbey and Leprosery on the left and the Pontfrault bridge on the right. 3 - Climb the grassy path to the left which enters the woods. At the top, turn right at the edge of the wood for 1500m. 4 - Before Mocpoix down the path to the right in the undergrowth. Go along the Canal du Loing to the right. At the Néronville lock (canal bridge over the Fusain) continue along the towpath for 200m then fork to the right on the path. Continue by the road to the left. When entering Néronville, turn right onto the path on the edge of the woods. Then on the left the path of Aulnes. 5 - Cut the D43 to go up the Chemin de Toury opposite. It climbs in the thalweg to the old Roman road "Chemin de César" and the A77 trench. Take the right twice. The path becomes a road. 6 - Cross Heurtebise and descend through the undergrowth, turn left onto the dirt track. At Fussellette turn right. The path runs alongside the Touvent farm, crosses the D 52 then turns right. Then fork into the path on the right. 7 - At the crossroads, take the road opposite, the next one on the left and the D7 on the right. Pass the two bridges (former post office) and turn right onto Chemin de la Haie de Banse for 500 m. Turn left, rue de la Tabarderie, and right, rue du Gal De Gaulle, to return to the city center. Continue straight ahead, rue Jean Galland (Notre Dame church and Hôtel-Dieu), until you reach the Place du Marché and the Tourist Office. This route is marked in magenta by the Codérando.

The Fusain, a tributary of the Loing, is located so well at the foot of Château-Landon that it splits into several branches to occupy the valley floor. Valley bottom that this circuit allows to discover, level then in height. With your back to the Tourist Office, go left then turn left into rue de la Ville Forte. Go down the stairs to the right by the South Poterne. It crosses the rue du Bas Larry, and runs down to the bridge over the charcoal. Cross it and turn right, path of the lovers, along the river. After the communal washhouse, turn left twice and walk along the other arm of the Fusain. Cross the bridge, continue on the other side. Cut the road, take the path opposite and continue along the river. Take the bridge on the left, follow for 1200m, rue des Martins on the right followed by rue de Pont Franc. Passed Pont Franc, turn right into the path, cross the 2 arms of the Fusain and, straight ahead, join the "Moulin de Bigonnneau". Go along the D43 on the left then turn into the road on the right. Go up the path on the left (GR 13) to arrive at the hamlet of Fusselette. Turn right, walk alongside the Touvent farm, cross the D 52 and follow the path that turns right. Turn right into the path then into the road and left into the grassy path (viewpoint on the ramparts). At the Tabarderie, follow the road to the left, turn right twice to cross 2 arms of the Fusain. Continue crossing the park towards the city, to the right of the 3rd arm of the Fusain. Cross the Caesar bridge and follow the Fusain to the right. Climb the stairs, cross the rue du Bas Larry to enter the lane of the Hospice Turn right rue Jean Galland and arrive at the Place du Marché and the Tourist Office. This route is marked in green by the Codérando.

1 hour from Paris, the medieval city of Château-Landon perched on its rocky outcrop invites you for a bucolic stroll. This walk will give you a panoramic view of the monuments, the Tabarderie park and the river Fusain lined with 17 wash houses. Give it a listen, it's a site to listen to! As you stroll around the medieval town of Château-Landon, you'll find 12 tourist information panels and an orientation table equipped with QR-Codes, so you can make the most of this acoustic walk, and get an application to read the QR-Codes you'll find on the tourist information panels.

Château-Landon, on the southern borders of Seine-et-Marne, deserves this walk for its site and its white stone quarries. A total change of scenery by the bridges of the Fusain valley and its washhouses. 1 - From the market place, join the Madeleine tower by taking the road to Souppes opposite. Cross the mall, go up the stairs and turn left just after the door. Take the Moïse avenue on the left. At the end, turn left. In the bend of the abbey, take the stairs to the left. At the bottom, take the rue des Chèvres on the right. 100 m further on, turn right into the passage. 2 - Go up the Mocpoix road to the left. 3 - After the last house, take the path that goes up to the right and continue on the road as an extension of the descent. 4 - Join and cross the stone bridge on the right. Cross the two following bridges. Take the D 43 on the left, then take a road on the right. 5 - Turn right, cross a wood and turn right again. Cut the D 32 and go opposite. The path slants to the right. 6 - Turn right behind the fence and walk along it. Take the road to the right for 250 m then take a left onto a path that leads to the right. Take the road on the left. After the building and the fence, turn right, cross the bridge and enter the Tabarderie park. 7 - Cross a second bridge and continue straight. Take a stone bridge. Go up the street opposite for 200 m. Turn left along the grassy path along the perimeter wall. At the bottom of Saint-André, turn right then rue Charles-de-Gaulle on the right. Take the rue Saint-André to the left then cross the place Saint-André. Turn right into rue Grande, then left onto rue du Porche. Immediately follow rue France to the right. Go around the church on the right and join the Place du Marché on the left. This route is marked in yellow by the Codérando.

Wander through the fields on the Gâtinais plateau and then descend under the woods, where vines were grown, in the Loing valley. The flow of the river is so irregular, between marshes and ponds, that a canal had to be dug to double for river transport purposes. 1 - Take the rue de la Grange au Blé, leaving the rue du Vallot on the right. After 200m, turn left into rue de l'École and right into rue de la Mare to follow the path between houses and fields. Take the left-hand path until you reach the crossroads at the power line. 2 - Turn left and right at the edge of the road, enter the wood. At the end of the wood, follow the edge to the left. Turn left onto the D40 and then right onto the second track. It descends in a talweg to the railway line. Pass under the railway and follow the road to cross the Loing canal at the lock. 3 - Take the towpath on the left, and the next bridge on the left. The road crosses the railway and then climbs into the woods. Leave it on the right after a right-hand bend. 4 - Climb the path, keeping the same direction. Cross the D40 and turn right into Rue du Gâtinais, crossing the hamlet of La Groue. Turn left into rue du Vallot and continue straight ahead along the path towards the edge of Bois-Saint-Séverin. Turn left and then left again to enter Corbeval via Rue du Vallot. This route is marked in yellow by the Codérando.

Discovering the ponds that surround the town of Souppes-sur-Loing. The town takes its name from this particular geography, Souppes meaning in particular "soggy place" as evidenced by the marshes around the city. The route will first take you to the edges of the small Morion stream that you will follow before crossing a small red bridge. Passage through the large Étang des Varennes You will then take a path located between the railway line and small ponds before turning left towards the large pond of Varennes. An ideal place to stroll and very popular with fishermen who find white fish (roach, bream, bleak) and predatory fish (perch, pike perch, pike). You will bypass the pond on the left bank, which will bring you in front of the gates of the Royal Abbey of Notre Dame de Cercanceaux, a former place of religious worship, founded in 1181 by monks of the order of Cîteaux. At the end of the pond you will turn left to go up the bank of the pond towards Souppes. You cross the hamlet of Varennes before heading towards the Base de Loisirs lake, where the hike began.

A pleasant bike ride along the Loing, following a section of the “Scandibérique” EuroVelo 3 trans-European bike route, between Souppes-sur-Loing and Moret-sur-Loing. More ambitious explorers can keep pedaling all the way to Fontainebleau and its majestic château. Discover southern Seine-et-Marne via this waterside itinerary snaking along the Loing Canal, between Souppes-sur-Loing and the medieval and Impressionist town of Moret-sur-Loing. This portion of the “Scandibérique” EuroVelo 3 bike route (linking Trondheim in Norway to Santiago de Compostela in Spain) will allow you to explore this lovely region of water and light. The towpath is mostly tarred for smooth riding. After Moret-sur-Loing, more ambitious cyclists can choose to pedal on to Fontainebleau and its splendid palace, once the residence of French monarchs.

The Souppes-sur-Loing Leisure Center enjoys an exceptional natural setting for holidays in peace. It has been labeled "Blue Flag" since 2003 and benefits from "excellent" water quality.

The covered market replaces the one that disappeared in the fire of 1282 at the end of the 15th century. It was modified in the 17th century to stabilize it. A span was removed to build a hard limestone gable. The weekly market is always there. As well as the traditional fat poultry fair (it has existed for more than 90 years) which takes place on the second Saturday of December each year.

Saint-Martin Church is located in the heart of the village of Egreville. It is built on the foundations and some walls of an earlier chapel that disappeared in a large fire in the 13th century. It was damaged during the hundred-year war and rebuilt in the 15th century. The belfry that served as a watchtower is attached to the church in the sixteenth century and becomes its main entrance. The arrow is added in the seventeenth.

Come discover the Loing Valley located in Seine-et-Marne (77) south of the Île de France otherwise, thanks to the canoe! A pleasure for the whole family! Ready for an original release? TOP LOISIRS offers you a warm welcome in a peaceful setting, and canoe rentals at the best prices.

A program of talented artists, from the biggest Parisian venues, gives you a good mood for a truly enjoyable outing at the Thalie Theater. Small room sponsored by the Point Virgule Theater and Didier Lockwood. Around a good dish or a drink, laughter, relaxation and conviviality are "à la carte".

Indulge in a hot air balloon flight over Seine et Marne! Marvel at the stunning scenery during this sky-high experience! INDULGE IN A HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT OVER SEINE ET MARNE! MARVEL AT THE STUNNING SCENERY DURING THIS SKY-HIGH EXPERIENCE! As soon as you arrive, you will see the balloon get inflated, then slowly fly up from Fontainebleau to discover an unexpected landscape, away from the capital's hustle and bustle. Let yourself be carried away by the wind and fly over the Fontainebleau forest and its surroundings. You will see nature in all its preserved glory, where boars, roe, wild rivers and small romantic villages are to be spotted under your feet. Marvel at all of that from your balloon during this excursion. Your landing is sure to be pleasant and sociable, as you will share the traditional hot air balloon pilots' toast! You will love this moment where time stops in Île de France.

After seven years of work, the Turkish boudoir of Marie-Antoinette and Josephine opened again his doors in May 2015. Marie-Antoinette’s turkish boudoir Hidden in an entresol of the castle over the ceremonial room of the queen, the Turkish boudoir was the intimacy space of Marie-Antoinette in Fontainebleau. Fitted out in 1777 on plans of the architect Richard Mique and decorated by the brothers Rousseau, it shows the luxurious preferences of the old regime for the Oriental style. After the Revolution, all the furniture of the boudoir have been changed to establish the Empress Josephine’s private bedroom. The place have been decorated with Jacob-Desmalter’s creations adorned with precious fabrics. Alcove, mirrors, curtains driven by pulleys ... this exceptional ensemble has been restored thanks to the support of INSEAD and the generosity of the subscribers of the operation. They have been very helpful for Fontainebleau. The restoration work on the boudoir has focused on its painted decorations and its precious furniture made of fabrics woven with gold. Particularly fragile, the Turkish boudoir is now integrated into a new tour dedicated to the privacy of sovereigns in Fontainebleau The guided visit of the Turkish boudoir can ONLY be done in groups of seven people maximum. Reservations required.

The Château de Fontainebleau is a big part of French history! This vast building, in both classical and Renaissance style, is not only famous for witnessing Napoleon's imperial adventure. From the royal charter of 1137 to the fall of the Second Empire in 1870, the Palace of Fontainebleau saw the lives of the greatest French sovereigns from day to day. The original medieval fortress was replaced by a Renaissance palace under the guiding hand of Francois I. At that time, two Italian artists, Primaticcio and Il Rosso vied in talent and founded the first School of Fontainebleau. The Galerie François I, which leads from the royal apartments to the chapel of the Convent of the Holy Trinity, is most original with its décor of frescoes, stucco and carved wood in praise of François I. The Ballroom was completed at the time of the last Valois kings, under Primaticcio’s direction. With Henri IV, the new Bourbon dynasty took over the palace, and built new rooms with interior decoration placed in the hands of the artists of the second School of Fontainebleau. Louis XIII completed the work started by his father. Under the Sun King Fontainebleau continued to be the royal family home, and the Grand Dauphin was born there in 1661. The king’s nieces were married from Fontainebleau, and the Edict of Nantes was revoked there in 1685. Louis XV and Louis XVI would spend the autumn there and initiated new, large scale building works and interior doing-ups. After the French Revolution, Napoleon I found the palace completely emptied of its furniture but intact. He undertook to refurnish the apartments and brought the palace back to its former glory as the home of the sovereign. Napoleon Bonaparte spent his last days there before his abdication in 1814 and departure for the Elba. Louis-Philippe was the first sovereign to order a complete restoration of Fontainebleau. The restoration of the Empire in 1852 gave renewed importance to the palace, and Napoleon III became strongly attached to this home, staying there regularly with his court. Housed in the Louis XV wing, the Napoleon I museum is dedicated to the Emperor and his family, with a large collection of objects from his everyday life, weapons used in military campaigns and gifts he received. The Chinese museum, created by Empress Eugenie, displays works of art from the Far East. The Jeu de Paume court, thought to be the oldest of the three surviving in France, is open to the public with demonstrations and introductory games. Le Nôtre's French gardens, the Queen’s English garden with its Fountain of Diana, the hedge maze and the Cour des Adieux are open to the public all year round. Boat excursions on the Etang aux Carpes or horse-drawn carriage rides are available. The Domain of the Fontainebleau Palace is inscribed at the UNESCO Humanity World Heritage. There is a little train going around the gardens during the touristic season.

A charming hotel with bedrooms with a view of the Château of Fontainebleau, since 1850. Perfect for a holiday, the Hôtel de Londres stands opposite Fontainebleau Castle. Thanks to the warm welcome and the charming rooms, guests are able to enjoy top-of-the-range services. This establishment, which has been in the family for three generations, offers a stylish and refined setting where guests are a priority. A wonderful haven where you will enjoy escaping from the stress of the city, the hotel offers the opportunity to get away from it all. Once you cross the threshold, everything is done to ensure you a complete change of scenery. In an exceptional setting in the heart of a rural and romantic town, the suites and rooms reveal a cosy atmosphere.

Caval&Go enables you to discover France and the rest of the world on horseback. It is a french agency specialized in equestrian journeys (Horse trails, safaris, life on a ranch…) and its purpose is to provide eco-friendly trips with authentic encounters and respect for nature. Based in Fontainebleau, Caval&Go is dedicated to helping visitors discover the beautiful forest surrounding the town. We offer two types of weekends: - Weekend on horseback in the forest of Fontainebleau in comfortable 4* accommodation: Come and recharge your batteries in the forest of Fontainebleau for a weekend on horseback (groups on site according to riding ability: beginners or riders already at ease with the 3 paces outdoors) as close to nature as possible, on the most beautiful undulating trails of this exceptional royal forest. This is your chance to take a break in our beautiful green setting, all in 4-star accommodation for a well-deserved break! - Charming equestrian weekend and discovery of the Henson horse in the Fontainebleau forest: Join us on the outskirts of the famous village of Barbizon to meet Henson horses in a privileged setting! This package has everything to please beginners and experienced riders alike: charming, invigorating and reliable horses to help you discover one of France's most beautiful forests at your own pace. Between two rides, you can take advantage of the 4-star hotel's wellness area to recharge your batteries!

Come here to enjoy a peaceful and natural setting ... Indeed, the village is a small haven of peace 80 km south of Paris which has been occupied since prehistoric times. Among other things, many traces of history have been found there. In particular, Neolithic polishers are still visible in the hamlet "à la Mai". But also, a cellar along the main road Paris-Lyon (of unknown date), and also a Merovingian cemetery discovered at a place called "La Roche-aux-Fées". The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin was built during the 13th century. Moreover, its choir and its bell tower have been classified as a "Historic Monument" since 1926. Located on a main road leading from Paris to Lyon, the town had an important coaching inn until the end of the 17th century. Later, the village will benefit in the hamlet of Quenonville, from a telegraph station placed on the line of Lyon. In conclusion, walking in the calm and natural setting of Bougligny and its so-called places, allows you to appreciate its charms.

This beautiful civil monument in the open city served as a bureau de change, of which only the porch remains today with its 14th century gable and Renaissance-style facade windows. Under Charles the Bald, Chateau-Landon had a monetary workshop which must have existed under the first Capetians. However, when the County of Gatinais was attached to the royal domain of Philippe I in 1068, the workshop regained full activity with the silver deniers "Landon Castra, Nandonis Castra". At this time of great distribution of monetary workshops in the West, money was therefore minted in Chateau-Landon in furnished and protected cellars. Under Philippe Auguste in 1180 during the monetary unification of the kingdom, these workshops were abolished. The commercial development of the time with the very active trade fairs generated new credit techniques. The role of money changers has therefore become essential there, which led to the creation of this exchange house under Charles XI in the middle of the merchant district: now rue Grande. In 1926, the Porche de la Monnaie was listed as an historic monument.

A lesson in masterful medieval architecture blending Carolingian, Romanesque and Gothic styles. Expression of the prosperity and pride of the city, the 57-meter bell tower is unique in the French landscape, despite invasions, wars but also lightning and fires; it eternally erects an impressive stone silhouette of rare lightness, which the light and the wind cross ight through. This bell tower is a real architectural feat! This hybrid building brings together 4 centuries of architecture. The early novel of the 10th and 11th centuries is expressed in the central portal as well as in the pillars on the north side of the nave. The 12th century is found in the transept and the heart with superb capitals as well as in the beginning of the bell tower whose floors were not completed until the 13th and 14th centuries. The enlargement of the church in the 14th century necessitated the resumption of the south arcades of the nave allowing the widening of the south side aisle. In 1840, the Notre Dame church was listed as an historic monument.

CHÂTEAU-LANDON'S HÔTEL-DIEU, a new place of culture! ITS HISTORY In 1178, Jean Vère, abbot of Saint-Séverin, ceded land on which Guillaume aux Blanches Mains, archbishop of Sens, had a hôtel-Dieu built and endowed. This building was built for the benefit of the poor and to welcome pilgrims who came to visit the relics of Saint-Séverin and Saint-Thugal, as well as those from the Rhineland who were on their way to Santiago de Compostela. It is one of the few remaining Hôtels-Dieu in the Paris region, although it was partly destroyed in the 17th century. The repetition of the niches in the wall of the entrance courtyard reveals that the patients' room was originally larger. In 1840, the Hôtel-Dieu de Château-Landon became a girls' school and then a stereotomy school. In 1986, the Hôtel-Dieu was listed as a Historic Monument. The Château-Landon Cultural Centre occupies the former Hôtel Dieu, whose 12th-century medieval hall has recently been restored. This venue is dedicated to the organisation of cultural events throughout the year, mainly art exhibitions, but also all types of events more generally linked to history, culture or heritage. The Espace Culturel invites artists, craftspeople and specialists from all disciplines, giving them the opportunity to showcase their work in a unique venue. Thanks to its unique historical and architectural features and high-quality programming, the Espace culturel aims to be a cultural reference point for the Gâtin region of southern Seine-et-Marne. This large room, vaulted in a series of three cradles resting on four square pillars, is very close to the Romanesque style of the Tournus church. It exudes an atmosphere of harmony and great serenity. The 17th-century altarpiece also benefited from the restoration. It is the work of Pascal Picot, a moulder based in Château-Landon. It is decorated with a vast scallop shell dominated by two angels and a dove, the ‘messenger of peace’, thus regaining their original colours.

We offer moments of sharing and discovery by organizing talks, thematic conferences, exhibitions, activities, etc. throughout the year. The whole history of Chateau-Landon stone is there. From the formation of this very compact lakeside limestone, dating back 35 million years, to the size of the stone used for the construction of bridges and other great Parisian monuments The limestone of Chateau-Landon Located on a rocky outcrop, in the shape of an elongated spur, the old city offers a set of monuments, towers and walls, overlooking the Charcoal valley. The urban landscape is marked by the omnipresence of limestone, from the subsoil of the region. One of the attractions of Chateau-Landon is this complementarity between the particular geological evolution, and a rich historical past. Chateau-Landon stone is a non-freezing lacustrine limestone, formed at the start of the Tertiary geological period. From the 18th century and especially the 19th century, the exploitation of Chateau-Landon limestone will experience famous outlets with Parisian achievements such as the Arc de Triomphe, the foot of the Eiffel Tower or the Alexandre Ill bridge ... The Maison de la pierre brings together two collections: - a collection of tools for quarry workers and stonemasons. - a collection of prehistoric stones. You will also be able to discover the Antiphonaire de l'Abbaye Saint-Severin, the most beautiful work of the Departmental Archives of Seine-et-Marne in video projector.

The Madeleine Tower is one of the towers of the rampart that Charles VI authorized to the bourgeois of Château-Landon. In spite of the looting, the fire and the passage of time, this one still shows appreciable vestiges; it serves in various places of support to constructions of a more recent past under which it disappears. It encloses the medieval administrative village, open, on the outside by four passages overlooking the 4 cardinal points. Only two remain: the North and the South. A round road lined it, quite rare, by a second underpass that went around the city. Towers regularly reinforced the wall as the best preserved Madeleine tower today. With a height of 9 metres and a diameter of 6.50 metres, this massive tower leaning against the ramparts communicates by its upper part with the circular path, visible on about 50 metres towards the East. With its 3 metres thick base, it is built of stone block and flint embedded in the mortar, pierced by 3 loopholes at half height. In 1926, the Madeleine Tower was listed as a Historic Monument.

Château-Landon: the historical capital of the Gâtinais region Located in the south of the Seine-et-Marne department, Château-Landon is a surprising village, built on a rocky outcrop overlooking the green valley of the Fusain river, which has earned it the nickname of "Rocamadour" of the Gâtinais. The presence of an exceptional religious and civil heritage demonstrates the prosperity of the city since the 12th century. Château-Landon was indeed a place of passage impossible to circumvent because of its proximity with Provins, and its famous fairs. Strolling through Château-Landon is like strolling through history... As you stroll through the narrow streets, you will discover the ramparts, the 17 wash houses and you will no doubt imagine the life of the people of Châteaulandon in the days of the washerwomen... Yes, Château-Landon is undoubtedly a village of character, an unexpected interlude that is well worth a small detour... Its history : Once the capital of the Counts of Gâtinais, it was given to the king of France in 1068 by Foulques IV le Réchin. Then, it became a royal residence: Louis VI, Louis VII, Philippe Auguste stayed there regularly. Thus, since the 6th century, it has been renowned as a religious and pilgrimage site. According to the legend, a monk named Séverin, who came from Switzerland, miraculously cured Clovis (1st Christian Frankish king), before coming here to die around the year 511. It was to honor his memory that Childebert I, the third son of Clovis, had a first basilica built around 545, which would become the great royal abbey of Saint-Séverin over the centuries. It is for this reason that many people came from far and wide to venerate the relics of the Saint. Thus, thanks to its powerful abbey richly maintained by the kings of France and the popes, the city will become a very important religious center with its 17 buildings including 4 monasteries and priories. Cradle of the Plantagenet lineage... The son of Count Foulques IV, the Rechin, Foulques V, Count of Château-Landon, became the first king of the Christian kingdom of Jerusalem after the Crusades. His son Geoffroy married Matilda of England and became the head of a famous royal lineage, the "Plantagenets", which ruled England from 1154 to 1485. It is this Geoffrey who slipped a small branch of broom to his chief cover, hence the name "Plantagenet" which will make the fame of the family. A draping city... In a royal charter dating from 1381, the city is listed among the 17 "draping" cities of the kingdom. Today, we can find traces of 17 mills along the small river of Fusain, flowing at the foot of the city where the wool was spun. The city produced, in particular, "tabards", large woolen coats, whose memory arises through the name of the park of the "Tabarderie", a green space and leisure bordering the Fusain. Discovery tour of the medieval city of Château-Landon... NEW "Valorization of the heritage of Château-Landon" in Gâtinais Val-de-Loing. Come to discover the 12 tourist panels and the orientation table which decorate the discovery circuit of the medieval city of Château-Landon of 3 km. Installed recently, this set of panels aims to better inform the visitor and guide him through a brief reminder of the history of the site concerned, accompanied by visuals, plans or archive images. All you have to do now is to walk along its streets and paths to see the many treasures that the city has to offer. The little extra! If you walk along the towpath of the Scandiberique (EV3), along the Canal du Loing, you will discover a thirteenth panel telling the story of the canal bridge in Néronville.

In Château-Landon, there are still some visible remains of the medieval defence system on the north face of the ramparts despite the many constructions built in particular towards the end of the 17th century. The intermediate “Quincampe” turret built right up against the rampart is located halfway between two larger towers, the Madeleine Tower and another now integrated into the housing near the North Postern. At the foot of the rampart, barred openings, created at a later date, give access to the «inner covered way», a ring of underground tunnels around the fortified town : over time during alerts these connected the shelters and the rooms provided for the soldiers and the reserves. By taking the stairs to reach the threshold of the Castrum, the fortified part of the town, one can see the thickness of the wall, illustrating once again the strength of this rampart. The stones, like those of the town monuments, are made of limestone from Château-Landon. Very hard and frost-resistant, it has been chosen for the construction of many Parisian monuments.

The North Postern Gate descends into the dry valley. It forms the other escarp of the Château-Landon Castrum rampart walkway. The road that passes there is called the "Debeuse", or Way of the Oxen. In 1587, 25 soldiers and 100 peasants resisted during long hours to 30,000 German Huguenots going to Montargis. 416 cannon shots were necessary to open a breach in this northern rampart and plunder the village and the abbey.

Dating from the middle of the 12th century, this vestige of an imposing Cluniac abbey is one of the most beautiful monuments of the city. Very damaged, it was reduced in the 16th century to a priory. It belonged for a long time to the abbey of Ferrieres-en-Gatinais. It was already very dilapidated at the time of the Revolution in 1789 . Beyond an agricultural building leaning against the tower, there still remains at 40 meters, the pediment of the old church with its hree windows in pointed arch. In 1990, the Tour Saint-Andre was classified as a Historic Monument. VERY IMPORTANT: the tower being on a private domain, thank you for not entering the farm. From the open gate, the Saint-Andre tower is visible.

In the heart of a village with character, take off on an unprecedented culinary journey. Fresh and local products accompanied by many years of experience with a promise, that of homemade and the exaltation of the senses.

Sarah and Ali welcome you to their brand new, tastefully renovated restaurant and offer a variety of homemade pizzas**, hamburgers, grills and pasta, all made with fresh produce (yes, even the pasta is homemade!).

Coffee - Bar - Tobacco

Khon Kaen Dok Khoon Thai has been an authentic traditional restaurant since 2022. Since then, our mission has been to offer high-quality dishes to all those who wish to discover traditional Thai cuisine.

Traditional French cuisine. Labeled "Maître restaurateur" (all dishes home-made by a certified professional chef). Labeled "Qualité Tourisme" (Qualité Tourisme™ is the only official trademark awarded to tourism professionals for their hospitality and service quality.) Ideally located at the Fontainebleau-Avon railway station, a 15 minute walk to the Chateau, the restaurant features a large, air-conditioned conservatory. On Wednesdays and Saturdays, special offer of a variety of burgers. Brunch on the week-ends, from 10:00 to 13:00 The restaurant is open in the evening only on reservation with a minimum of 15 guests. The restaurant can accomodate groups up to 120 people. Possibility of exclusive renting for receptions, corporate events, weddings.

Bar - traditional restaurant In a convivial and warm, come discover a kitchen of the market.

Set in a mythical forest, the Auberge de la Croix d'Augas welcomes you every day for lunch and dinner. A large main dining room accommodates 60 guests in a warm mountain decor of green and beige, around a wood-burning stove. A covered terrace overlooking the forest can accommodate 100 guests in a red and burgundy garden setting, also around a wood-burning stove. An open-air terrace can accommodate 40 guests in a red and burgundy garden setting. Additional space is available for 25 guests. Savoyard specialties such as raclettes, fondues and tartiflettes are on offer, along with a varied menu that changes three times a year.

Traditional Polish cuisine

Creperie The Crêperie of Milly is held by a former sommelier, Olivier Crozat. The latter offers you to accompany your cakes with cider and will surprise you with a wide choice of wines. Cuisine of seasonal products, provided by local producers. Come and taste the traditional french pancake or let yourself be tempted by more original crepes.

Kebab Turkish restaurant Offers full and appetizing plates of foreign specialities that will make you discover new flavors.

Souppes-sur-Loing is an ideal stopover for nature lovers looking for calm and a change of scenery. Stay in the heart of the small village of Souppes-sur-Loing renowned for its leisure center and its beautiful white sand beach. 49 pitches with electricity in a natural setting Sanitary facilities open from 01/04 to 30/09: WC, sinks and baby change, showers, children's bath, dishwashers, laundry tubs ... Playgrounds and ping-pong tables available on the area Open all year round to motorhomes and in high season to caravans, vans and tents 600 m from the leisure center (open from 29/06 to 01/09) Close to the center and its shops Service terminal and emptying area SOUPES-SUR-LOING Located on the edge of the Loing constituting a very pleasant setting, the village steeped in history is crossed by the river Loing and the Canal du Loing. This offers Souppes-sur-Loing many ponds dedicated to fishing. The leisure center, labeled Blue Flag, offers great opportunities for relaxation. A supervised bathing area is fitted out with sanitary facilities, catering and children's games. You also have the opportunity to rent pedal boats and canoes. A true green setting in the Paris region!

Beautiful isolated farmhouse in the middle of nature. Here are 4 gîtes fitted out on the edge of the forest in a large 18th century farmhouse. The 4 gites are located in the south of the Seine-et-Marne, 80 km from Paris, 20 km from Fontainebleau and 5 km from the A6 motorway exit (easy access). Great for resting, rejuvenating and refuelling for city dwellers. They are distributed in the different buildings. - Gîte : 3 pers - Gîte : 5 pers - Gîte : 7 pers - Gîte : 8 pers

Ideally located on the banks of the river and 200 meters from the medieval village of Grez-sur-Loing with its sites and shops... It is also an ideal stop-over point just before or after Paris when travelling north or south. Just a 1h 20-minute drive from France’s capital city, we have a range of spacious pitches in a natural setting for your tent, caravan or motorhome. Our campsite has 133 pitches set in seven hectares and is nestled between grassy fields, attractive woodland and a fishing pond. At the site, you are just 10 minutes from Fontainebleau; a popular holiday spot renowned for its famous chateau, forest and bouldering areas. Many boulderers the world over come to train on its rocks. Numerous other activities are also on offer close by; from rock-climbing to walks, bike rides, and horse riding in the majestic Fontainebleau forest!

A charming hotel with bedrooms with a view of the Château of Fontainebleau, since 1850. Perfect for a holiday, the Hôtel de Londres stands opposite Fontainebleau Castle. Thanks to the warm welcome and the charming rooms, guests are able to enjoy top-of-the-range services. This establishment, which has been in the family for three generations, offers a stylish and refined setting where guests are a priority. A wonderful haven where you will enjoy escaping from the stress of the city, the hotel offers the opportunity to get away from it all. Once you cross the threshold, everything is done to ensure you a complete change of scenery. In an exceptional setting in the heart of a rural and romantic town, the suites and rooms reveal a cosy atmosphere.

Only one hour away from Paris, the 4* MGallery Fontainebleau - Aigle Noir Hotel is a former private mansion from the 17th century, located in the city center, within a walking distance of the Chateau de Fontainebleau. The MGallery Fontainebleau - Hotel Aigle Noir has signed the pledge of Health and Safety Commitments. The safety and well-being of visitors is an absolute priority for this hotel. The Hotel welcomes you in a cosy atmosphere that combines luxury and refinement. Why choose us ? - A family hotel that gives it a unique identity. - Ideal location facing the gardens of the Château de Fontainebleau. - A team remaining at your disposal, available and willing to meet your expectations. - A lounge bar with a fireplace and a cosy atmosphere. - 4 meeting rooms illuminated by daylight and equipped with all the equipment required. - Free parking available. Inspired by the Empire style, the 56 rooms are divided into 4 categories ( Classic, Deluxe, Deluxe Plus and Deluxe suite) and each of them is decorated in a unique and refined way. Some of them overlook Place Napoléon Bonaparte, with the gardens of the Château in the background.

The Royal Mercury Hotel ("Le Mercure Royal") of Fontainebleau. A large private mansion, full of charm and refinement. Ideal for your stay, business or pleasure. 97 bedrooms and suites - Restaurant - Bar - Terrace - wooded park and private car park. 10 minutes walking to the Chateau, it has a perfect position in the quiet and near to the city center. Hotel Mercure Château de Fontainebleau, rebranded itself around the symbol of horses. This slight metamorphosis is both offset and very modern. A hotel open to the new possiblities welcomes the sense of community and the spirit of sharing. More than a hotel and a restaurant, it's also a new place for living and for relaxing... You can escape from daily routines in our restaurant lounge bar and enjoy yourself weekly rendez-vous from 7pm : - Thursday : Jazz evening - Fridany and Saturday : fidderent performances on program. Juste get up late in our hotel ! Come to enjoy the brunch in Mercure Château de Fontainebleau each Sunday from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm (on reservation).

Situated right in the middle of the town center, only a few steps away from all the shops, 300m from the Château and a short walk from one of the most famous forests of Europe. The Hôtel Ibis Château de Fontainebleau has signed the pledge of Health and Safety Commitments. The safety and well-being of visitors is an absolute priority for this hotel.

In the heart of Fontainebleau , Hotel Victoria welcomes you to it's calm clear and confortable setting. With exceptional setting, we propose you personalized and well-decorated rooms which are finely mixing the charms of this historical hotel and the comfort of modern times.

200 spots. 12ha domain : hilly. In the heart of a huge forest estate, perfect for nature, hiking and climbing lovers, this campsite offers shadowed delimited spots. The campsite has an outdoor heated swimming pool, a children's pool, a playground and a sport field. You can also buy fresh bread at the reception. Possibility to rent a mobile-home. ( Please remember that the Tourist Office doesn't not handle the reservation for the campsite )

Economically-priced Hotel in the town center. 72 air-conditioned cozy rooms for 1, 2 or 3 people at economic price with bathroom, WC, duvet, TV-TNT, free Wifi, and private parking. The all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet is served at attractive prices, you can enjoy it on terrace when it's good weather.