


Built around a castle that looks as if it has stepped straight out of a storybook, Blandy-les-Tours is an exceptional village for lovers of old stone.
With its medieval castle at the heart of the village, Blandy-les-Tours boasts a unique heritage in the Île-de-France region. Blandy is thought to have emerged from the Gallo-Roman period. Since at least the 12th century, its history has been linked to the Viscounts of Melun, who built the first manor house, which over the centuries became a fortified castle and then a residential castle, before being transformed into a farm and falling into ruin. Now the property of the Département de Seine-et-Marne, the castle has been the subject of excavations and major restoration work, making it of particular interest. Don't hesitate to ask about the calendar of cultural events. Following a loop around the château, through the old streets and then along the river Ancœur, the village walk invites you to discover both its rich heritage and its bucolic landscapes. Restaurants, cafés and open-air cafés will ensure you spend a pleasant day in Blandy-les-Tours.
The route, step by step...
1. Go to Place des Tours, opposite the entrance to the castle. Take advantage of this position to admire the castle.
2. Head for the apple crusher in Place du Colombier.
3. A stone's throw from the apple crusher is the church of Saint Maurice.
4. Walk along the south side of the church towards the farmhouse.
5. Take the Grande Rue, still known as the Rue Grande, one of the oldest streets in the village. You'll notice the statue of a flute player on your right in the Place du Pilori, a gift from Blandyn sculptor Michel Lévy, and an old water pump at the entrance to the street. Admire the remarkable porch at no. 9.
6. The narrow Clos lane (on your left) leads to a path behind the houses. Turn right and follow the path into the surrounding countryside to reach the ru d'Ancœur.
7. Turn right onto Rue du Pont Paillard (D47).
8. Just after the last house, turn right onto the country lane known as ‘la rue Creuse’. A picnic table awaits you for a rural break.
9. At the end of the lane, turn left onto the Chemin de Melun de Saint-Méry. After about 100 m, you will see a panoramic view of Blandy-les-Tours and its château on your left.
10. Resume your walk. On your left, head back down the rue du Pont Paillard (D47) towards the village. You will come across the Fontaine de Monferton.
11. Turn right onto chemin du Grand Rôle. Continue to follow the Ru d'Ancœur as far as the bridge over the Rue du Moulin.
12. Turn left to cross the Moulin bridge and walk up the Rue du Moulin towards the village. In the distance, you will see the church tower and the towers of the château.
13. You are now back in the village square, opposite the castle. Turn right immediately into rue de la Fontaine. You can stop at the wash-house.
14. Continue along rue de la Fontaine then turn left into rue Raoul Kourilsky to return to the château.
15. Turn right into rue Raoul Kourilsky. You can finish the walk in style by visiting the château and admiring the exceptional panoramic view from its covered walkway.
District covered: Blandy-les-Tours
Distance: 3.7 km - Time: 1h15 - No signposting
Access to map: www.cirkwi.com/fr/circuit/339841-balade-a-blandy-les-tours
In the country
Communauté de Communes Brie des Rivières et Châteaux - 02/11/2025
www.briedesrivieresetchateaux.fr
Report a problem
All year round daily.
Phone : 01 60 66 90 23
Email : mairie@blandylestours.fr
Website : http://www.blandy-les-tours.fr
The Hiker's Charter: for responsible hiking in complete tranquillity :
1. Pack your bag, bring suitable footwear, enough water and check the weather forecast.
2. Don't stray off the beaten track, stay on the marked paths.
3. Protect natural areas and our heritage: collect all your rubbish (even biodegradable), don't make fires, don't trample or pick plants, don't approach wild animals, etc.
4. Respect the boundaries of private property: even if they are not fenced, fields are still private property and a working tool, just like certain paths and forests.
5. Keep your pets on a lead, and don't let them roam in fields (even if they don't appear to be cultivated) or near livestock farms.
6. Be careful during the hunting season (check with your local council or the Seine-et-Marne hunters' federation).
7. Where possible, remove any obstacles in your path.
8. Respect the highway code.
9. Motor vehicles are not permitted on most paths.
10. Respect the peace and quiet of the area and be discreet.
If you notice any anomalies during your walks (errors or lack of signposting, poor maintenance, illegal dumping, etc.), please notify the walking federations at sentinelles.sportsdenature.fr/.