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Provinois, Bassée, Montois

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The Provins, Bassée



Dallying between Brie and Val d’Yerres 2 A beautiful Getaway in wooded Brie and the Aubetin valley 6Storming the upper town of Provins 10Roadmap 14On the trails of Montois and Bassée 16Strolling through the lower town of Provins 20

A Rustic Escapade in Montois 24Useful Adresses and Information 28

The rich lands of the counts of Champagne, the Provins region’s

roads upon which medieval merchants from the four corners of

the globe travelled on their way to flourishing fairs, and beautiful

churches built for pilgrims reveal the history of an extraordinary

province’s golden age.

A thousand preserved treasures between Montois and Bassée,

from glens to green, fertile plains watered by the Seine, a gentle,

kind, generous nature, agricultural riches, character-filled towns,

villages, diverse environments and wildlife, will make attentive

travellers forget all about stress and fast-paced city life.

The people here celebrate the Middle Ages, harvests, antique

trains or just the joy of living in harmony with the seasons. Resi-dents enjoy welcoming visitors in search of the Provins, Bassée

and Montois regions’ rustic, historic, wild lands, which have

become one of the main tourist areas in Seine-et-Marne and Ile-de-France.

This guide invites you to explore, breathe, taste and spend a holiday in tune with an

authentic, preserved region that has so much to share.

Enjoy your trip!

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Return to the towns’ medieval originsor see fascinating felines from the

four corners of the world.Take your time, follow your inspiration and explore,

with vast horizons asyour only limits.

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places to seeNangisIn the days of Champagne’s medievaltrade fairs Nangis was a fortified stopfor merchants on their way to Provins.Some stretches of the ramparts fromthat period are still standing and encir-cle the heart of the town.The town hall is in the east wing ofwhat’s left of the old Motte-Beauvoircastle, where Napoleon spent a night

in 1814. The architectural complexcan only hint at the original building’smagnificence!The nearby Cour Emile Zola, whichoffers a beautiful view of the oldramparts, comes alive during culturalevents. In the centre, the Baltard-stylegrain market has become a daily foodmarket. It is a fine example of the cast-iron architecture common during theGilded Age.

Syndicat d’Initiatives de Nangis01 64 01 26 65

The La Salle fortified farm in Grand-puitsGrandpuits, another fortified town,stands at the crossroads of severalroutes used by merchants and pilgrimstravelling through Champagne.A characteristic farm is at the gates ofthe town: the fortified La Salle farm,a listed historic monument. It was

fortified in the Middle Ages to keepgangs of looters from stealing harvestsand livestock. The building has cornertowers, a central courtyard and anintact entrance porch with traces of adrawbridge.The farm has served as a hotel and ahospice, but is now used for its originalpurpose.

Choix Mill in GastinsJouy Abbey, which owned the surroun-ding land, had two windmills builtsouth of the village in 1228. One ofthem disappeared shortly before theFrench Revolution but the second,Choix Mill, has come down throughthe centuries. This mill is particularand rare because of its Berton sails,functioning with a cog, dating backto 1845. The sails could be folded andclosed depending on need. But the mill

is different in another way as well: itis both a tower mill firmly standing onits foundations and a pivoting mill be-cause the roof and sails can rotate withthe wind direction. This is the only millin France that has kept that mechanism.Choix Mill was in operation until 1915.Later it was restored and put back intooperation on 10 September 1977.

Memories of La Fayette and La GrangeBléneau Castle in CourpalayThis 14th-century castle is not open tothe public but its beautiful architecturecan be glimpsed from the road. It ismade up of three wings flanked by fivesandstone towers and looks the sameas it always has. La Grange Bléneau hasa connection with a legendary figure,Lafayette. The famous marquis becameinvolved in military and political life ata very young age. In 1777 he joinedthe American patriots in their war

of independence. His unwaveringcommitment earned him the Ame-rican people’s gratitude and a longfriendship with Georges Washington.Back in France, Lafayette participatedin the French Revolution and continuedthe struggle for freedom and humanrights, but his position in favour of aconstitutional monarchy made him

unpopular. Declared a traitor to theNation on 19 August 1792, he fled tothe Austrian front, where he takenprisoner. He was freed in 1797 butforbidden to return to France. Lafayettedefied the order and moved into LaGrange-Bléneau in Brie in 1799.In 34 years, he transformed a lovelyfamily estate into a modern farm.He invented new technical processes(fencing in land), planted new crops(alfalfa in particular) and introduced

new livestock breeds. La Grange-Blé-neau was also his refuge from politicaladversity. Rozay-en-BrieThe town of Rozay, another fortifiedstop for merchants on their way to theChampagne fairs, has kept buildingsand legends from its medieval past.People say that its network of under-ground tunnels may have stretched allthe way to Provins.The old quarter has preserved its cha-racter as an agricultural trading centre:eight turrets surrounding the town, theRome and Gironde Gates and namesof streets and squares, such as rue auxFromages (Cheese Street) and Place duMarché-aux-Blés (Grain Market Square).Our Lady of the Nativity church, averitable survey of architectural stylesstretching from the 12th to 19th centu-ries, is worth a visit.

Syndicat d’Initiatives Centre Brie01 64 07 71 24

The European Feline ParkSee the beauty, elegance and speedof felines in this unique park. In sharpcontrast with traditional zoos, itspurpose is to save endangered species.With 120 felines representing

approximately 30 species, from thebest known (tigers, lions, leopards,etc.) to the rarest (clouded leopards,manuls, etc.), the park offers theanimals a spacious setting favourableto their growth and reproduction.Four walking trails plunge you intothese predators’ natural environments,taking you across the habitats of felinesin Africa, Asia, America and Europe!La Fortelle - Nesles - 01 64 51 33 33www.parc-des-felins.com

take a breathIn a horse-drawn carriageRide through the wooded Brie andAubetin Valley in an antique carriagedrawn by one, two or four Comtois orHalfinger horses. Booking is required.

Aux écuries du Vieux ChâteauChemin du Pont Levis - BP27 - Ormeaux 06 78 02 25 17 www.attelage-passion.com

Go-karting at Clot KartThis outdoor track guarantees thrillsfor kids and grown-ups alike. It’s all litup at night for racing after dark!Open Wednesdays to Sundays from

2 to 7 pm except during the ChristmasholidaysD209 - carrefour de Prévert Vaudoy-en-Brie - 01 64 07 55 65

www.clotkart.com

enjoyFarm products

Brie beerGuided tours and a tasting of farm-brewed Brie beer based on local barley.

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Enjoy blond, amber or white beer,depending on your preference.Ferme-Brasserie de Gaillon – Courpalay 01 64 25 76 05 - www.biere-de-brie.com

Farm and dairy productsProduction and sale of homemadeyogurt, oil and flour. Tour of the farm.Ferme de la Psauve-Nangis01 64 08 01 68 - 06 74 91 15 81

Free-range poultry

This farm raises and sells chickens,guinea fowl, turkeys, geese and localfood products.Ferme de Montils - 4, rue du bois Cha-

pelle - La Chapelle Rablais01 64 08 40 78

This farm sells guinea fowl, turkeys,geese, capons, chicken rillettes andlocal food products.Ferme de TourneboeufsLa Chapelle Rablais01 64 08 40 32 - 06 82 31 44 12

The pleasures of the market in NangisTraditional market along rue du Géné-ral Leclerc on Wednesday and Saturdaymornings.

places to stayAt the Logis de France«Hôtellerie du Châtel» in NangisThis character-filled hotel and res-taurant in a park-like setting is an

ideal place to come for a holiday andrecharge your batteries.17, av. du Général de GaulleNangis - 01 64 08 22 50www.lesbillettes.com In a bed and breakfastat the Château des Moyeuxin La Chapelle Rablais«Lord it up” in one of this historichome’s four elegant rooms.M. et Mme Galazommatis01 64 08 49 51www.chateau-des-moyeux.com

places to eatLa GallinetteEnjoy delicious dishes on siteor take them away.Open every day except Wednesdaysand Saturday mornings

20, rue de l’Yvron - Courpalay 01 64 06 46 39

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At the "Bistro des Arts"This authentic bistro with “Gilded Age”decoration offers a friendly ambianceand quality cuisine in the heartof the old town.84, rue du Général Leclerc Rozay en Brie - 01 64 07 46 60www.lebistrotdesarts.fr

Brie and val d’Yerres

Find all the accommodations and gourmet and traditional restaurants on the Seine-et-Marne Tourism Internet site www.tourisme77.fr



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Memories of long-ago peasant lifeand the romantic remains of a medieval

castle spring up here and therein verdant lands, fields, woodsand secret valleys.This beautiful getaway leisurelywends its way through quietvillages and past astonishingchurches.

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place to seeBeton-BazochesStroll the streets of this charmingBriard village to explore its rich heri-tage. Monuments line narrow lanes,from Gothic Saint Denis church witha façade made colourful by crushedbricks to the half-timbered 16th-cen-tury covered market, beautiful tileand half-timbered 19th-century washhouse and famous apple press, a

masterpiece of craftsmanship uniquein Ile de France. This outstandingtestimonial to the French countryside’spast and to cider’s popularity wasonce used to turn the villagers’ appleharvest into thousands of litres of ourforebears’ favourite drink. A video-guide with contributions by the villageresidents is available at the touristoffice. This discovery tool brings youback in time to between 1850 and1950 by illustrating what daily life waslike through the ages.

Syndicat d’Initiatives06 75 47 74 78 - www.si-bb.com

Saint Hubert church in Les MarêtsThis village’s Renaissance church datesback to the 16th and 18th centuries.The porch-tower on the west sideand hexagonal nave on the east makethe plan unique in Ile-de-France. Thearchitect Philippe Delorme may have

designed the unusual 1560 Renaissan-ce rotunda. The remains of a castle, inparticular the outer wall’s old SouthTower housing an impressive dovecotewith over 6,000 pigeonholes, havebeen preserved inside a rural architec-tural complex (not open to the public).The North Tower’s proud outline risesabove the wall’s remains.

Montceaux-les-Provins andSaint Germain churchThe village of Montceaux-les-Provins,which stands on a hill marking theboundary between Brie and Champa-gne, was the scene of fierce fightingduring the Battle of the Marne inSeptember 1914. Both sides sustainedhundreds of casualties; the militarycemetery attests to those tragic times.On 6 September 1914 French artillerydestroyed the tower of Saint Germain

church in order to dislodge the Germanlookout telling enemy guns where toaim their fire. The church was built inseveral stages: the nave in the Roma-nesque period; the Flamboyant Gothicapse and tower in the late Middle Agesand early Renaissance. It is all thatremains of a monastery complex aban-doned during the French Revolution.

The remains of the medieval castle inMontaiguillon

Once a proud fortress, Montaiguillonguarded the road between Troyes –Champagne’s medieval capital – andSenlis. Merchants travelling betweenthe fairs in Bar-sur-Aube, Troyes,Provins and Lagny used the road.During the Hundred Years War, Englishtroops besieged the fortress for severalmonths, forcing the occupants tosurrender by using the latest artillerytechnology. The imposing structure

was rebuilt between the 12th and 15thcenturies with tunnels stretching all theway to Provins. Richelieu had most ofthe castle dismantled in 1613. All thatremains of this feudal past are ruinsnestling in a park-like setting, inscribedon the list of historic monuments.Romanticism and reveries abound onthis stop.

Saint Peter’s churchin Beauchery-Saint-MartinSaint Peter’s church bears the marksof many changes. The Gothic choirfeatures sexpartite vaults, which arecommon in the area. The nave wasbuilt later, in the 16th century. In 1997the twinned lancet windows were res-tored to harmoniously blend in withthe contemporary stained glass.

Voulton church

Our Lady of the Assumption, a listedhistoric monument and a Gothic mas-terpiece, dates from the late 12th andearly 13th centuries, illustrating thetransition from Romanesque to Gothic.The impressive dimensions and ele-vation recall Saint Quiriace collegiatechurch in Provins. The huge nave andgroin-vaulted choir form a majesticwhole. Heavily damaged duringthe wars of religion and the FrenchRevolution, the church was listed andrestored in the 19th century on theinitiative of the bishop of Meaux, withhelp from Prosper Mérimée and hisbrand new Department of HistoricMonuments. The former priory, todaya private house, seamlessly blends inwith the complex around the church.

take a breathJouy ForestIn 1156 Henry of Champagne gave theforest, which belonged to the countsof Champagne, to the Cistercian abbeyof Jouy. It became public in the 19thcentury and today stretches out over1,632 hectares. The main tree speciesare durmast and pedunculate oaks, and

the forest is home to deer, boar, hareand rabbit. Marked trails, including oneleading to the Montauban oak, whichis more than 370 years old, cut throughthe forest.

The Vignory sheepfoldThe “A la découverte de la ferme” tea-ching farm welcomes you year roundto experience life at the rhythm of thepassing seasons. See the farm animalsand their environment.

Tours by appointment - Cerneux 01 60 67 72 89www.decouvertedelaferme-idf.fr

enjoyGoat’s cheeseVisit the goat farm and taste its deli-cious cheeses! Sales on site.Chèvrerie des MarêtsLes Marêts06 85 54 60 57 http://chevreriefavreau.chez-alice.fr

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The ostrich farmVisit a farm, unique in the area, whereostriches, rheas, emus and other farmanimals are raised. You can also tasteand buy local food products.For individuals: tours on weekends from

20 April to late September.For school groups: tours year round by appointment

21, rue Rupereux-Villiers-Saint-Georges01 64 01 20 46 - 06 07 41 79 98

The Flavours of the Land

At Carreline FarmThis shop honours farm-raised meat,homemade sausage, free-range poultry,farmers’ cheese and dairy products, ho-me-brewed beer, Briard cider and apple

juice, barley sugar, Briard shortbread,honey, rose-flavoured products andother goodies from the land of Seine-et-Marne! A must for gourmets!Open every day except Mondays from

9:30am to 7pm - Route de la Ferté - RN477560 Courtacon01 64 60 78 09

places to stayIn a bed and breakfastThis beautiful property in an oldrenovated farmhouse includes threecomfortable, tastefully decoratedguestrooms. Accessible to people withreduced mobility.Villiers-Saint-Georges bed and breakfast

Brigitte and Emmanuel MORISSEAU 40, rue de Nogent 01 64 01 95 85 - 06 72 01 33 93

Yelloh Village Campground in LouanThis three-star campground in the heartof Montaiguillon Forest is open fromlate April to early September. Manyactivities are offered on site, includingswimming, tennis and horse-riding.La CerclièreLouan-Villegruis-Fontaine

01 64 00 80 14

places to eatAt Restaurant Hervé JoyauxEnjoy traditional cuisine based onhomemade products, smoked salmon,foie gras, terrines, etc. Wild fish andexotic meats, such as ostrich, kangaroo,bison and antelope. A rustic settingand a décor that’s part museum, partantique shop.rue Perré LouanLouan Villegruis

Fontaine01 64 00 81 80

At the Star of MontceauxSpend an unforgettable evening at thisveritable cabaret:see a glamorous show and enjoy gour-met cuisine.Formulas: lunch show, dinner show or

show alone.R.N.4 - Montceaux-lès-Provins01 64 01 26 12

www.l-etoile.eu


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11upper town of ProvinsGo back in time to the golden age

of a legendary town in the footsteps of lords,

knights and gentle ladies, merchants and beggars!The «Châtel» overlooking the «Val» reveals its myriad

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places to seeThe "Châtel" of ProvinsOnce called "Châtel", this quarter isthe oldest part of the town perchingatop a promontory between theDurteint and Voulzie Valleys. Legendhas it that the Roman general Probusstayed here ca. 271 and allowed thegrowing of grapevines, which Em-peror Domitian had forbidden. Thatis how the town got its name: Probi

Vinum ("Probus’s Wine") graduallybecame Provins. The earliest textsabout the town already attested toits importance under Charlemagne’sreign. The dismemberment of theCarolingian empire placed it underthe thumb of the counts of Verman-dois. The houses of Vermandois andBlois merged, giving birth to thecounty of Champagne, which thenpresided over the town’s destiny.The growth of the Champagne fairs,

which drew merchants from all overEurope, put Provins on the map. Thetown reached its peak between the11th and 13th centuries, becomingFrance’s biggest city after Paris andRouen. The diversity of its seigniorial,civil, military and religious medievalarchitecture forms a unique urbancomplex that has been on UNESCO’sWorld Heritage List since 2002.Explore the architectural wonders

of the upper town, which was theseigniorial quarter.Office de TourismeMaison du Visiteur 01 64 60 26 26 - www.provins.net

Caesar’s TowerThe famous Caesar’s Tower, the sym-bol of Provins, is an original modelof a keep. It was built on an artificialhillock in the upper town’s centreunder the 12th-century reign of Henrythe Liberal. The imposing architectureand original shape attest to the lords’wealth and power. An octagonaltower flanked by turrets rises up ona square base. It was crenulated untilthe 17th century, when a roof was ad-

ded to cover the bells that had beeninstalled at the top. Throughout itslong history the town’s emblem hasserved as a place of refuge, watch-tower, garrison, prison and bell tower.Visitors can climb up to the top for awonderful view of the whole town.

Saint Quiriace collegiate churchCount Henry the Liberal had thismagnificent collegiate church built inthe town’s 12th-century golden age,

but it remained unfinished because offinancial woes when Provins was han-ded over to the kingdom of Franceunder the reign of Philip the Fair.Had it been completed, the nave andportal would have reached the end ofthe square. The present dome repla-ced a collapsed central tower in the17th century. The imposing interior ismajestic and elegant. The church alsoowes its outstanding character to the

choir’s octopartite groined vaults. Aplaque on the façade recalls that Joanof Arc prayed at Saint Quiriace on herway to the coronation of the dauphinCharles VII in Reims.

The Museum of Provins and theProvins RegionLearn about the town’s past at thismuseum in one of Provins’ oldestRomanesque houses. The rich collec-tions relate the history of the townand its environs. This remarkableplace is worth visiting for its exceptio-nal, unusual pieces.

The ES Gallery: contemporary art inthe heart of medieval Provins

The ES Gallery invites you to its spacesopening out on Place du Châtel in theheart of the medieval quarter to seecontemporary art in an exceptionalsetting. The gallery shows all forms ofart, from painting to sculpture, printsand jewellery. Works by the greatnames of contemporary art and newtalents are on display side by side.The support and assistance they havefound here have enabled them to in-troduce themselves to the public and

become well known. The ES Galleryfeatures a comprehensive range oftechniques, from bronze and woodensculptures to glass, ceramics, resin, allthe painting and drawing techniquesand original jewellery. That conceptmakes it a unique, friendly spacededicated to seasoned art lovers aswell as neophytes.Galerie d’ES6 et 10 place du Châtel

Ville Haute01 60 52 07 88www.galerie-es.com

The “Carreau de Provins” and Houseof Crafts and Food ProductsDiscover and share know-how linkedto the land and crafts at the famous"Carreau de Provins", a holdover ofmedieval craftsmanship on Place duChâtel in the heart of the old town.

21 rue du Palais - Place du Châtel01 60 67 64 54www.lecarreaudeprovins.fr

The Tithe Barn

This house, which, with its superbvaulted rooms, is typical of Provins,was an indoor market where mer-chants of Toulouse stayed during thefairs. In the 16th century the buildingwas turned into a tithe barn. Todaythis witness to the town’s merchantpast is a place to learn about thefabulous history of medieval fairs.An audio-guide and highly realisticre-enactments of the period’s maincraft and merchant activities immerse

you into a very lively ambiance.

take a breathOn the rampart walkWalk the magnificent ramparts on thebeautiful shaded promenade all theway to the place called the «trou duchat» (“cat’s hole”). The fortifications

are the most impressive on the sideof the Brie plain. From Saint John’sGate to Jouy Gate the walls, towers

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and rampart walk amaze us with theirrich, varied and powerful architecture,which was intended to display thelocal lords’ exceptional might anddissuade any would-be attackers.

With outdoor medieval showsArkhangaï, the knights of thesteppes!The earliest known knights emergedin Asia, where they lived on 5,000km

of steppes. Come to the historicTemplars’ house to meet these highlyskilled horsemen and share theirpassion for their mounts. Cavalcades,trick riding, free-ranging horses,cabrioles and dressage are on the pro-gramme of this unforgettable show!

"The eagles of the remparts"A falconry show unique in Europeproduced by Vol Libre ProductionAt the theatre of the ramparts of Pro-

vins people whisper the legend of apagan falconer named Bavon, a great7th-century hunter who was accusedof stealing a white falcon. As he wasbeing punished, the bird reappearedin the sky, proving his innocence.Bavon converted to Christianity andbecame the patron saint of falconers.This legend introduces you to the ma-gic of birds of prey in harmony withhorses, wolves and camels.

Designed by Vol Libre Production – 0160 58 80 32 – www.vollibre.fr

"The knights’legend""The Knights’ Legend" recalls life inProvins around the mid-13th century,when the counts and fairs of Champa-gne made the town wealthy. Knightsput on a fantastic show in the moatsto unveil this beautiful medievallegend. There are beautiful sceneswith splendid period costumes, the

ramparts and medieval town as asetting, and a host of trained horses,pigs and cows.

"In the days of the ramparts""In the Days of the Ramparts" isa show about times troubled byconflicts between the great medievallords. You can watch knights prepa-ring to fight with various weapons,from swords to flails, maces andsticks. You’ll learn everything you everwanted to know about the soldier’sgear and armour and the role of hor-ses in battle. And above all, you’ll seethree working war machines, rebuilt

based on old plans!Designed and directed by Equestrio01 60 67 39 95 - www.equestrio.fr Find dates and times at www.provins.net

enjoyLocal food products

From the good earthDairy products, pork products, finefoods and Provins Brie: all the bestproducts of the surrounding area!Maison du Terroir et de l’Artisanat

21, rue du palais - 01 60 52 66 43

Fruits from the orchard

Ramparts fruit productionProduction and sale of local food

products.12 rue de Savigny - 06 83 10 18 99

Rose-based products

At La Ronde des AbeillesRose honey, sweets

3 rue des Beaux-Arts01 60 67 65 97

places to stayAt "Hostellerie aux Vieux Remparts"Over 30 comfortable rooms welcomeyou to a beautiful house in the heartof the medieval town. The restaurantserves inventive gourmet cuisine.

3 rue Couverte – 01 64 08 94 00www.auxvieuxremparts.com

"Demeure des Vieux Bains"bed and breakfast

This beautiful listed historic monumentwas a public bathhouse in the MiddleAges. It has three luxurious, elegantlydecorated guest rooms and a suite.7 rue du Moulin-de-la-ruelle06 74 64 54 00www.demeure-des-vieux-bains.com

Tour César

Eglise St-Quiriace

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places to eatAt the "Fleur de sel"crepe restaurantAn excellent crepe restaurant with de-licious combinations and good valuefor money in a pleasant setting.

3 place du Châtel-Provins - 01 64 00 26 34

At "La Table Saint Jean"This pleasant restaurant in a lovely

half-timbered medieval house withexposed beams and stones offersquality traditional cuisine and goodvalue for money.1 rue Saint Jean - 01 64 08 96 77


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ProvinsMARCH TO NOVEMBERMany shows take you on a journeythrough time:

Arkhangai, the knights of the steppesCome meet the knights of thesteppes in a historic place and theverdant setting of the Templars’house to share their passion for hor-

ses. This unforgettable show featurescavalcades, trick-riding, free-runninghorses, dressage and cabrioles!

The knights’ legendA fantasy-filled chivalry show in themoats of Provins’ ramparts plungesyou into the heart of a beautifulmedieval legend.

The eagles of the rampartsThe legend of the falconer Bavon will

introduce you to the magic of birdsof prey (eagles, buzzards, falcons,owls and vultures) in harmony withhorses. Visit the aviaries and wolfpen at the end of the show.

In the days of the rampartsDuring the show spectators see howmedieval war machines work andwatch soldiers training for battle.

JUNE The highlights of medieval times:

The medieval festivalOne of Europe’s biggest medievalfestivals, with troubadours, streetperformers, musicians, feasts,merchants, craftsmen and manyactivities.www.provins-medieval.com

Sound and light show

Spectacular tableaux vivants desi-gned and performed by over 300

volunteers recount the joys and sor-rows of 13th-century Provins’ knaves,peasants, monks, lords, merchantsand craftsmen.Cordeliers Convent – Nanteuil Road

Inquire at the MJC 9 avenue du Maréchal De Lattre deTassigny 01 64 60 16 77 http://mjc.provins.free.fr

JULY-AUGUST The glimmer of timeThousands of candles light up themedieval quarter. Music and activityin the streets – a magical event!

AUGUST Harvest festivalShows and activities in the uppertown’s streets celebrate the end ofthe harvest.

Information and schedule:Tourist OfficeVisitor’s House01 64 60 26 26 – www.provins.net

Béton-Bazoches

OCTOBER:Cider festivalA beautiful traditional festival whereyou can taste local cider and foodproducts. A warm ambiance withmany craftsmen in attendance.Tourist Office6 rue de l’Hôtel de Ville

01 64 01 01 67 – 06 75 47 74 78www.si-bb.com



Nangis SEPTEMBER:Music festivalThis outstanding event combines

jazz, rock, chorales, orchestras andtraditional music.Tourist OfficeCour Emile Zola01 64 01 26 65

Longueville

Travel back in time on a steam train!Several times a year the Associationof Young People for the Maintenanceand Preservation of Antique Trains(AJECTA) puts old locomotives backon the track from Paris to Provins orTroyes.

AJECTALocomotive depot

3 rue Louis Platriez - Longueville01 64 60 26 26 - www.ajecta.org

Donnemarie-Dontilly

OCTOBERArtists’ studios open houseVisit artists’ studios during an open-house weekend to see their works.Tourist Office

Boulevard d’Haussonville01 60 67 32 32

Saint-Loup-de-Naud

Saint Loup afternoons(subject to confirmation)This festival offers concerts ofBaroque music on old instruments inexceptional historic settings.Inquire at the town hall

01 64 08 62 58 – 01 64 08 62 54www.saint-loup-de-naud.com



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From hills to wooded slopes…On trails crossing plateaus and gentle glens…

From one village to the next, follow the church steeplesto discover memories of long-ago peasant lifeand meet the inhabitantsof today!

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places to see

Bray-sur-SeineBray is less famous than its powerfulneighbour Provins, but in the MiddleAges the counts of Champagne setup another fair here. The baronyof Bray in the farthest reaches ofthe kingdom of France was at thecrossroads of strategic routes fromthe county of Champagne and theDuchy of Burgundy, the banks of

the Seine and an ancient Romanroad, the Via Agrippa. The riverport, which did not decline untilthe railway arrived, contributedto the town’s prosperity, to whichmany buildings still attest. Fromthe remains of a fortified gate nextto Port Saint Jean to mansions, oldhouses, the covered market and HolyCross church, Bray has preserved itsappearance as a trading centre onthe fertile Bassée alluvial plain.

SI Bray-sur-Seine -Maison des associations, place del’église - 01 64 01 14 17 www.ville-bray-sur-seine.fr

The Living Railway Museumin LonguevilleThe Longueville train depot (5kmfrom Provins) and its 1911 woodenengine shed house a major collec-tion of steam locomotives, passen-ger cars and freight cars reflectinga century of rail history from 1850to 1950. This witness to the “goldenage” of rail travel, which was listedas a historic monument in 1984, hasbecome the Living Railway Museum.The Association of Young People forthe Maintenance and Preservation of

Antique Trains (AJECTA) is proud to

present this site, unique in France,and to organise trips on old trains.

AJECTA - Dépôt des Machines 3 rue Louis Platriez - Longueville01 64 60 26 26 – www.ajecta.org

Lourps ChapelYou’ll find this beautiful churchnear Provins on the D403 afterLongueville driving towards Juti-gny/Bray-sur-Seine. The late 12th

to early 13th-century chapel waspart of a castle from which it wasseparated in the French Revolution.After the vault collapsed in the 1966,the building underwent a 12-yearrestoration that brought back thesplendour its remarkable 13th, 15thand 17th-century murals. The chapelis open to the public during the daybut also hosts concerts at nights.

Associat ion Culture et Patrimoine,les Amis de Lourps

01 64 08 83 69 - 06 89 87 50 21www.lesamisdelourps.fr

The chalk kiln in Donnemarie-Don-tillyMany chalk quarries once sur-rounded Donnemarie-Dontilly; thematerial was widely used to plasterthe façades and inside walls of tradi-tional houses. The 19th-century kilnvisible from the Mons-en-Montoisroad, a listed historic monuments,bears witness to that practice. Thelower floor, chalk kilns buried intothe hillside and gable surmountedby a brick pediment are still intact.

Syndicat d’Initiatives du Canton deDonnemarie-Dontilly - Boulevard d’Haussonville - 01 60 67 32 32

The remains of Preuilly Abbey

Founded in 1118, Preuilly was thefifth “daughter of C îteaux”. Thefamous philosopher and theologianAbelard, best known for his scanda-lous affair with Heloise, took refugein the prestigious abbey for a while.The abbey was attacked by theEnglish during the Hundred YearsWar, plundered during the wars ofreligion and the Fronde, and dissol-ved during the French Revolution. In

1829 the property was bought by afamily that still owns it and mana-ged to save vestiges of the abbeychurch, the chapter room and thefarm located within the walls. Thoseremains, which are still visible, giveoff a solemn impression. The tran-sept, choir and magnificent entranceporch, which was restored in the19th century, can still be seen.

The Montois Museum in Luisetaines

Two passionate collectors createdthis museum of rural life in bygonedays. Over 400 items, including toolsand scale models of farm and crafts-men’s implements, are on display.Place de l’égliseOpen weekends or by appointment at 01 60 67 49 27

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In Sourdun ForestSourdun Forest stretches out 740 hec-tares over a rocky spur overlookingLa Bassée and the Seine Valley. It hasbelonged to the counts of Champa-gne since 1665, although monks,lords and the king shared using it.

The forest supplied Paris with timber

and firewood, which were floated upthe Seine. Today the forest has beauti-ful stands of oak and beech trees thatcan be reached on marked trails.

At the medieval garden in Donnema-rie-DontillyThe cloister adjoining the parishchurch has a magnificent medievalgarden whose theme is “life anddeath”. Twelve rectangles recall theapostles and the months of the year.

As in the 13th century, the plotsbordered by pink sandstone must beproductive. Willow fascines protectthe medicinal plants. The flowerbedsare bordered by cut boxwood, whichis more decorative, evoking with thecentral part the symbolic readingsof the 15th century. The plants,which were in common use duringthe Middle Ages, give off forgottenfragrances.Free admission.

Canoeing and kayakingRent canoes at the Peupleraie cam-pground.Rue des Pâtures – Bray-sur-Seine01 60 67 12 24 – www.lapeupleraie.com

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Microlight flying

Flights, maiden flights and beginners’lessons.Year round, Saturday afternoons andSundays. Booking advised.Les Ailes de la Bassée

3, rue du Vieux Pont - Neuvry 01 60 67 11 24http: //ulm.ailesbassee.free.fr

Water-skiingSki three exceptional bodies of water

at Souricière Pond. Aqu’aventure – Route de Balloy Gavon - 01 64 31 27 59www.skiaquaventure.com

In Sensitive Natural Areas (ENS)Around the pond in Grisy-sur-SeineForest and in Neuvry quarry in Cham-pmorinSensitive Natural Areas (ENS) areremarkable sites that have been deve-loped for public use. They are home

to plant and animal species needingprotection. Admire the old clay andlimestone quarries that have becomenatural spaces and learn about theprocess of extracting and exploitingstone for the production of chalk andbuilding materials. Presentation bro-chures are available from the Waterand Environment Department and thetown halls concerned.Water and Environment Department 01 64 14 76 12www.seine-et-marne.fr

During a bird-watching expeditionThe association of Loing Valley andFontainebleau Forest Naturalists of-fers guided tours with bird-watching.

ANVL - 01 64 22 61 17 http://anvl.club.fr

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Goat’s cheese

This farm makes and sells goat’scheese

Jacqueline and André ACHIN1 rue des jardins

Sognolles-en-Montois01 60 67 36 48

Fruits and vegetables

Pick your own fruit in a verdantsetting.Bernard VINCENT

5 rue d’En-Bas - Jutigny 01 64 08 82 96

The pleasures of the market

In Bray-sur-SeineTraditional Friday morning market

in the market building and the mainroad.

In Donnemarie-DontillyEvery Monday morning,Rue du Four, Place du Marché andPlace des Jeux.

places to stay

In a bed and breakfast

At the Moulin de GouaixGouaix Mill welcomes its gueststo two spacious, cosy rooms in apeaceful setting on the banks of theVoulzie.Mr et Mme MorietteRue du Moulin de Gouaix -Jutigny 09 61 24 56 77-06 07 35 34 21

In Gurcy-le-ChâtelEnjoy a pleasant holiday in thisbeautiful 19th-century farmhouse.Surrounded by a huge flower garden,this address with character on theforest’s edge offers a single room anda family room.Mr et Mme Tapella

23 rue Gounod 01 60 67 40 24 - 06 33 48 99 80

places to eat

Le Saint SauveurTraditional cuisine18 Grande Rue - Saint Sauveur les Bray 01 60 67 69 53

"Au Bon Laboureur" Hotel-RestaurantThis hotel-restaurant located approxi-mately 10 kilometres from the abbeyoffers good traditional cuisine in awarm, friendly setting.

2 rue Grande - Bray-sur-Seine01 60 67 10 81www.aubonlaboureur.com

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Strolling through



the lower townof Provins

Along the Durteint and Voulzie…

Narrow streets, squares, gardens and walks at the bottomof the «Châtel» reveal a still-secret Provins.The surprising, irresistible,verdant «Val» unveils its beautyto those who know how to see it!

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The "Val"Before the year 1000, the onlybuilding in the Voulzie and DurteintValleys, vast wetlands below theupper town of Provins, was a chapeldedicated to Saint Médard, wherethe relics of Saint Ayoul hidden bymonks fleeing the 9th-century Nor-man invasion were "miraculously"found in 996.In 1048 the ensuing flow of pilgrimsprompted Count Thibaud I to orderthe building of Saint Ayoul’s churchand ask the king to send Benedictinemonks to serve mass there.The lower town grew up aroundthis spiritual centre, prospered andbecame a place of intense activity.Cloth, leather and knife manufacto-ries sprang up along the riverbanksand thrived thanks to the trade fairs.Strolling through the "Val" today,

history remains palpable and thegentleness of life intact.Office de TourismeMaison du Visiteur 01 64 60 26 26 – www.provins.net

The Cordelier ConventLegend has it that one night ThibaultIV, the count of Champagne, had a vi-sion of Saint Catherine, who pointedwith her sword to a vast location ona hillside beyond the ramparts. Thecount realised that she wanted himto have a convent built on that spot.The Franciscan (Cordelier) conventwas founded in 1248. It became ahospital in the 19th century andtoday houses the Heritage and Natio-nal Monuments Department archivesand a tourism school.

The site welcomes visitors on the

Heritage Days and other specialoccasions.

The tunnels and lower roomsProvins has an exceptionally bignetwork of tunnels. The public part,located beneath the Hôtel-Dieuhospital and rue Saint-Thibault, isopen to the public. Visitors can alsosee two vaulted lower rooms thathad a relationship to the fairs. Theon beneath the Hôtel-Dieu was usedas a hospital.The other, under a house, served as awarehouse and salesroom. The tun-nels resulted from the exploitation ofan easy-to-extract clay that was usedto full wool intended for the localfabric industry.The underground network providedconnections between the variouslower rooms and additional storageareas.

Saint Ayoul’s churchThis church, which was built afterSaint Ayoul’s relics were found inSaint Médard’s chapel, was thestarting point for the lower town’sgrowth. The forecourt became atrading place and the first site of theProvins fairs. Construction began in1048 but a fire ravaged the buildingin 1160. All that remains of the origi-nal church is the 11th-century portaldecorated with column statues thatwere mutilated during the FrenchRevolution. The tympanum, by thecontemporary sculptor GeorgesJeanclos, shows Christ in majestysurrounded by the Evangelists. Anew choir, the nave and the sideaisles were built in the 13th century.

Extensive restorations are under way;

the church will re-open to the publicin 2010.

Holy Cross churchThe architecture of this churchattests that it already existed in theearly 12th century and belongedto Saint Ayoul’s monastery. It wasnamed Holy Cross when a count ofChampagne sent a relic from theOrient. The church was elevated tothe status of a parish under ThibaultIV ca. 1234 and a new nave was built.The growth of the lower town andits industries enriched the parish,making it possible to expand thechurch. The building stands betweentwo rivers and suffered floodingmany times, so the floor was gra-dually raised. The central façade por-tal dates from the late 16th century;the north portal is in the FlamboyantGothic style. The interior is currently

closed to the public.

The former thermal pavilionPeople strolling down the Alléed’Aligre notice the town’s old ther-mal pavilion, which bears witnessto a little-known past. In the 19thcentury Provins was a hot-spring spatown that the state managed until1840. “Taking the waters” was veryfashionable in those days and rankedamong the most common forms oftourism. The town was famous forthe quality of its waters and hostedmany visitors, in particular Parisianswho came by train.

The villa Garnier

The villa Garnier houses the «oldarchives» of Provins, which stillcontribute to research about thetown’s history. Lavish illuminated ma-nuscripts are part of the collection,which has 25,000 volumes, including400 manuscripts and 11 incunabula.These documents attract historiansfrom around the world.Open Thursdays from 1:30 to 5:30pm01 64 00 59 60

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In the rose gardenSee the queen of flowers at a three-hectare rose garden in a quiet,enchanting spot in the town centre.Green rooms tell the history of thisemblematic flower and its colours,shapes, virtues and scents. This is apleasant walk to find out everything

you ever wanted to know about thefamous Provins Rose, vintage rosesand modern roses. Roses are for salein season. There is also a decorationshop and a tearoom on the site.Open every day from 10am to 7pm11 rue des Prés01 60 58 05 78

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Along Boulevard and Allée d’Aligre

These thoroughfares, a veritablegreen belt, replaced the old townwalls after they were torn down.Take a beautiful walk on them toenjoy astonishing views of themedieval quarter. In the extensionof Boulevard d’Aligre, keep walkinguntil you reach the train station andtake Boulevards Pasteur, Grand Peis-sier and Grand Quartier Général.

In the Garnier GardenIn 1848 Victor Garnier, a wealthyProvins manufacturer who made afortune in Paris, bought an es-tate where he created an “English”garden.At his death he bequeathed it to thetown as a public garden. The site,which remains been almost entirelyin its original state, is a prime exam-ple of 19th-century gardening, withits 8,000 sq m of flowerbeds and rare

tree species (copper beech, catalpa,royal ginkgo, etc.), wide varietyof flowers and abundant statuary.Fragments of Provins’ demolishedmonuments were brought here inthe late 19th century.The garden is a very scenic, romanticplace.

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The pleasures of the marketWeekly Saturday morning market,Place Saint Ayoul

Rose-based productsPâtisserie Gaufillier – chocolate-makerHomemade chocolate, preserves,bonbons, sorbets, rose-flavoured fruit

jelly 2 rue Victor Garnier 01 64 00 03 71

“Niflettes”“Niflettes” are little custard-filled flakypastry tartlets that were traditionallyserved to orphans on All Saints Day.All the bakeries in Provins sell them.The word «niflette» comes from theLatin «Ne flete», which means «Don’tcry anymore».

Provinois Brie

La Cave à FromagesBrie cheese made in the environs ofProvins.18 rue de la Friperie01 60 52 07 57

places to stay

«A night in the garden»bed and breakfastA pretty bed and breakfast in theorangery of the family’s property.Catherine DELAHAUT

25 rue du Commandant Genneau06 09 06 87 19

“Le Royal Hubert»bed and breakfast and apartmentThis 18th-century-style bourgeoishouse below the medieval townoffers guests a romantic décor neara spa.

Jacqueline HUBERT 1 rue Christophe Opoix 01 64 00 14 50 - 06 16 28 47 82

places to eat

«La Croix d’Or»(Golden Cross Hostelry)France’s oldest hostelry, dating to1270, offers quality gourmet cuisine.1 rue des Capucins01 64 00 01 96

Le ProvinoisThis small bar-restaurant offers good,simple cuisine at reasonable prices.17 - 19 rue de Changis01 60 67 64 38

Couvent des Cordelières

Souterrains

Eglise St-Ayoul

Eglise St-Croix

Ancien Pavillon thermal

Villa et Jardin Garnier

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From spiritual sites to farms…along rivers and streams…through villages from farms to shrines,the gentle scenery of Montois beckons youto explore a rich heritage

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Saint-Loup-de-NaudThis quaint village nestling in a gent-le glen inspired many artists, fromMarcel Proust to Colette, VirginiaWoolf and Francis Poulenc. The hou-ses huddle around one of the mostbeautiful churches in Ile-de-France, aplace of pilgrimage that the countsof Champagne lavishly endowed inhonour of the relics of Saint Loup,the bishop of Sens. The building,which illustrates the harmony of Ro-manesque architecture, is famous forits extraordinary, perfectly preservedearly 12th-century west portal. Thestunning sculptural programme andquality craftsmanship attest to thepresence of major artists under thepatronage of the counts of Champa-gne. The tympanum features a themethat was widespread in the MiddleAges: Christ in majesty in a mandorla

surrounded by the four symbols ofthe Evangelists, the «tetramorph».The scene on the lintel depicts thelife of the Virgin, the archivoltslegendary episodes from the life ofSaint Loup. But the most astonishingfeatures are the «statue-columns»adorning the portal’s embrasure.These sculptures bear a strikingresemblance to the ones flanking theroyal portal at the cathedral of Char-tres. During the «Saint Loup After-

noons» festival, the church and otherreligious buildings in the region hostconcerts of Baroque music.Information at the town hall01 64 08 62 58 - 01 64 08 62 54www.saint-loup-de-naud.com

Saint Eliphe church in Rampillon

The village of Rampillon once belon-ged to the Order of Saint John of Je-rusalem, whose members were alsoknown as the Knights Hospitaller.Perching atop a rocky spur overloo-king the Brie plain, the site has thestrategic qualities of a stronghold.The 13th-century Saint Eliphe churchwas not only a place of worship butalso a watchtower for observing thesurrounding area. The architectureis pure and simple. A porch sheltersthe remarkable, completely restoredportal featuring scenes from the LastJudgement and a beautiful calendarof the agr icultural year.Rampillion Town Hall - 01 64 08 06 17 Open to the public from 3 to 6:30 pmon Sundays and holidays from Easter to All Saints Day

Audiovisual show on the church’shistory and architecture.www.eglise-rampillon.com

La Croix-en-BrieThis village also has a connection tothe Order of Saint John of Jerusalem.In the 13th century the Hospital-ler knights acquired the propertythat the monks of Charité-sur-Loireowned here. The former priory,commander’s farm and church bearwitness to how wealthy they were.Around 1200 a priest from thisparish wrote the 11th «branch» of

the famous «Roman du Renart». Thetown’s coat-of-arms refers to thatmedieval literary achievement as wellto the village’s Hospitaller past. Thechurch still has a 13th-century choirand some interesting furnishings.Town Hall - 01 64 08 09 28

The Gallo-Roman site

of ChâteaubleauThis ancient site located near tworivers on wooded, fertile land hadeverything necessary for humansettlement, which seems to stretchback to the Mesolithic Age.Châteaubleau’s position straddlingthe boundary between the landsof the Meldes and Senons made itimportant when the Via Agrippawas built in the first century of thecommon era during the Gallo-Romanperiod.A residential quarter, craftsmen’s’shops, a theatre, temples and watershrine are open to the public.The almost square water shrine,which is at the village’s northernend, has been almost completelyexcavated and s its in a Gallo-Romangarden with plants that were in com-mon use during the period.

Excavation workshops and educationalactivities take place every summer."La Riobé" Association01 64 01 67 46 08 77 30 26 60www.archeo.fr/chateaubleau

The Plessis wash house

at Tournelles near CucharmoyThis typical, late 19th-century woodand limestone wash house has awooden mechanism that adjustedthe floor’s height with winches, aningenious device that let the washe-rwomen to stay above water level nomatter what the season and despiteflooding.

take a breathOn horsebackImpulsion Equestre de ChenoiseThis horse-riding centre offers ridesand horse and pony-riding lessonsfor all levels.Impasse Fontaine de Voulx Les Bordes - Chenoise01 64 00 90 53

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At Saint-Hilliers Farm

Brushing donkeys, milking goats,watching a chick hatch, gatheringeggs, feeding animals and pettingrabbits are just some of the thingson the agenda!Visits by appointment every dayduring school holidays, Wednesdaysand weekends year round.Hameau de Savigny - St Hilliers01 64 00 24 61www.ferme-animaux.net

At the "walking Percherons" horse-drawn carriage centreTour the medieval quarter of Provinsor the surrounding countryside in ahorse-drawn carriage. Other ridesfor adults and children are offered.Accessible to people with reducedmobility.Percherons en balade

29 rue vieille Notre Dame - Mortery 06 20 61 31 20

www.provins-percherons.com

places to stay

In a bed and breakfast

Saint-Loup-de-NaudA spacious double room with sepa-rate entrance in a park-like setting.Mr et Mme Belanger 11 rue Sainte MarieCourton-le-Haut 01 64 08 66 15

Châteaubleau

Three charming, tastefully decoratedguestrooms.Catherine Dalmard «Les Castelblotines»

27 rue Prosper Desplats01 64 01 65 1206 14 03 11 36

places to eat

L’étableTraditional French cuisine in a plea-sant setting10 rue du DauphinNangis01 64 08 17 56

L’auberge de l’AbbayeTraditional cuisine during the week.Gourmet and medieval cuisine onweekends

2 rue du ChâteauChenoise09 66 44 22 64

enjoy Farm products

La Ferme de JuchyThe farm sells cheese, eggs, milk,cream, etc.1 Chemin de LizinesLeudon-Lizines01 64 01 61 52

Bois-des-Pies Farm CompanyThe company sells rapeseed, sun-flower and flaxseed oil.La Croix-en-Brie01 64 01 69 72

Monsieur Claude GauthierBuy cheese straight from the farmOpen Friday and Saturday

from 3 to 6pmLa Chapelle-St-Sulpice01 64 01 63 60 (Answering machine)

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AJECTA - The Living Railway Museum in LonguevilleFrom June to September open on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays from 10a.m. to 6 p.m. From October to May open on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.Group visits can be booked all year round.

AJECTA - Dépôt des Machines - 3 rue Louis Platriez - Longueville01 64 08 60 62 - 01 64 60 26 26 - www.ajecta.org

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Tourist Offices

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SI Beton-Bazoche6 rue de l’Hôtel de Ville77320 BETON-BAZOCHESTél. : 01 64 01 01 6 - 06 75 47 74 78www.si-bb.com

SI Bray-sur-SeineMaison des associations

place de l’église77480 BRAY-SUR-SEINE Tél : 01 64 01 14 17 www.ville-bray-sur-seine.fr

SI Canton de Donnemarie-DontillyBoulevard d’Haussonville77520 DONNEMARIE - DONTILLY Tél : 01 60 67 32 32

SI Centre Brie 23, Rue du Général Leclerc

77540 ROZAY-EN-BRIE Tél : 01 64 07 71 24

SI NangisCour Emile ZolaB.P. 58 - 77370 NANGISTél : 01 64 01 26 65

OT ProvinsMaison du Visiteur B.P. 44 - 77482 PROVINS Cedex

Tél : 01 64 60 26 26 www.provins.net

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Contacts

Water and EnvironmentDepartment145, quai Voltaire

77190 DAMMARIE-LES-LYSTél. : 01 64 14 76 12www.seine-et-marne.fr

Codérando7711, rue Royale77300 FONTAINEBLEAUTél. : 01 60 71 91 16 www.coderando77.org

Seine-et-MarneDepartmental Equestrian

Tourism CommitteeBP 27 - 77540 ORMEAUX Président :

Jacques ANDRE 06 45 71 50 53

[email protected] www.tourisme-equestre77.org

DepartmentalFishing Federation13, rue des Fossés 77000 MELUN

Tél : 01 64 39 03 08www.unpf.fr

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