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Champeaux owes its fame mainly to its collegiate church, undoubtedly the most beautiful religious building in the Brie region. Champeaux's proximity to the ru de l'Ancœur and its many important heritage sites make it an outstanding tourist and cultural destination. Champeaux's geographical location makes it a real ‘crossroads’ in the Val d'Ancœur, with its high bell tower visible in the distance. The collegiate church of Saint-Martin, a key site in the village, is the only remaining reminder of a college where some of the leading theologians of the Middle Ages passed through, including Abelard. To the south of the village lies the Château d'Aunoy, famous for its parkland, which is emblematic of ‘gardens in the English style’. The crossroads in the centre of the village and the presence of shops make Champeaux an ideal starting point for walkers. The route, step by step... 1. At the start of your walk, admire and visit the Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin de Champeaux. Walk down the rue du cloître and take the rue Saint-Léonard. 2. Turn left onto rue de la Libération and walk down to the junction with rue du Pourtour des Fossés. 3. Turn slightly left onto the path that runs alongside Rue de la Libération. At the end of the path, on your left, you'll see a miniature version of the Collégiale Saint-Martin de Champeaux, which is in fact an insect hotel created using several types of wood to raise awareness of the importance of preserving biodiversity. 4. Turn left and go to the end of the cul-de-sac. 5. Turn left onto the chemin de Melun de Saint-Méry. Continue straight ahead and pass the Château d'Aunoy (private property). 6. At the end of the road, turn left until you reach the junction with the sentier de la Procession (GR1). 7. Turn left along the sentier de la Procession to the crossroads with the chemin du Pourtour des Fossés. 8. Go straight ahead on the chemin du Pourtour des Fossés as far as the junction with the rue de Malvoisine. 9. Turn right into rue de Malvoisine as far as Ferme de Malvoisine. 10. Make a U-turn and return to rue de Malvoisine as far as the crossroads with ruelle du Four Banal. 11. Turn right into ruelle du Four Banal, then left into Place du Marché. Turn right into rue du Cloître. Town crossed: Champeaux Distance: 4.9 km - Time: 1h30 - No signposting Access to map: https://www.cirkwi.com/fr/circuit/175745-balade-a-champeaux

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: https://www.cirkwi.com/fr/circuit/339841-balade-a-blandy-les-tours

The story behind this title is a terrible episode of the Hundred Years' War: the massacre of 234 inhabitants of Mons-en-Montois, burned alive in the church. This event brings us back to 10 June 1944, when 642 inhabitants of Oradour-sur-Glane were massacred. This hike offers panoramic views of Brie.

Take a historic tour rich in remarkable religious and civil buildings in a rural setting, through the hills and valleys of the little tributaries of the right bank of the Seine.

Provins, UNESCO’s World Heritage List! Located 1 hour from Paris in Seine-et-Marne, discover this medieval town offering visits, historical shows & great events... to go back to the Middle Ages! Inscribed on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List on December 2001, Provins is today a wonderfully preserved medieval town. During the 12th and 13th centuries, Provins is at the height of its fame thanks to the famous Trade Fairs of Champagne. The urban structure is organised to accommodate the great number of wholesalers: the wide streets for the transfer of goods and for the stalls, the three level merchant’s houses with sumptuous vaulted low rooms... The presence of water (Durteint and Voulzie rivers) favours also the economic activities and the expansion of many trades such as the woollen cloth manufacturer, the parchment maker, butcher, etc... The impressive fortified wall was built during the 13th century and extended for 5 km (today 1,2 km), and it offers a catalogue of military architecture. Those ramparts protected the inhabitants and the tradespeople, and showed off the power of the Earls of Champagne. Exceptional monuments to visit all year round: > the superb keep of the Cesar Tower with its different rooms and a panoramic view from the top floor, > the Grange aux dîmes (tithe barn), a typical medieval house with an exhibition of merchants and craftsmen of the time to discover with an audio-guided tour available in French, English, German, Spanish and Chinese, > the Museum of Provins and the Provinois, located in one of the oldest houses of Provins, and presenting unique collections since prehistory, > the thousand-year-old and majestic Saint-Ayoul Priory, recently restored, to be visited with an audio guide, Amazing shows of chivalry and falconry, "The Legend of the Knights" and "The Eagles of the Ramparts", will take visitors into the heart of history every day from the end of March to All Saints' Day. Not forgetting the little train, the Provins Rose Garden, guided tours, rental of electric bikes, hiking, major events, and a whole region to discover to prolong the pleasure and the experience, to live with family or friends! Pass Cards formulas allow you to visit the monuments and to benefit from reduced rates for other activities. The Tourist Office team will be happy to offer you the "Visitor's Guide", a very complete brochure to enjoy your stay...

Welcome to the Tourist Office of Provins and its region! The Tourist Office of Provins Tourisme proposes numerous services ! t has a large parking lot (paying in high season and free in low season) and motorcycle parking, a welcome area with sheltered picnic area and adventure playground for children, camper area and toilets. Our tourist agents can provide you with information about all tours and activities to do in the region: Provinois and the Bassée-Montois. They will offer you the "Visitor's Guide" to take well profit of your stay! On the spot: souvenir shop, Pass Card sales, rental of electric VTT and VTC bikes, post office and , tourist train stop, and departure for guided tour during the high season to discover the medieval town of Provins.

Welcome to the Ibis Provins Hotel***! Located at the entrance of Provins, the Ibis Provins Hotel*** has been completely renovated. There is no need to take the car again, as it is close to the historical monuments and activities of the medieval city, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It offers a wide range of facilities and is ideal for a family or business stay thanks to the fully-equipped, modular and day-lit 50m² meeting room.

Audio guided visit of a merchant and medieval crafts exhibition. This former merchant house from the 13th century was used as an indoor fair during the fairs of Champagne, and then as a warehouse for the tithe from the 14th century onwards. This monument has a sophisticated architecture with vaulted halls and capitals. Nowadays, it houses a lively exhibition thanks to the scenography with main crafts and merchants from the Middle Ages.

Take an immersive audio tour of Provins' iconic 12th-century keep! Located at the top of the rocky spur, the Tower protects the former county palace and dominates the Châtel and the Val. A true symbol of power for the counts of Champagne, this tower has many purposes: a watchtower, a prison, a bell tower... An immersive audio tour! The model, the pâté aux Anglais, the dungeons, the guards' room, the Governor's room, the wall walk, the roof structure, the lower room... young and old alike will be transported back through the centuries by the captivating tales of the two narrators! At the top of the Tower, you could have a overview of the city ! How does it work? It's so easy to use, all you have to do is scan the QR Code and let yourself be guided! The 10 commentaries will be triggered automatically by wifi sensors. Total duration: 25 min. Our advice: - Don't hesitate to download the application before you come. - To make your visit as comfortable as possible, don't forget your headphones. Pay-per-use headphones will be available at the reception desk.

Welcome to your home! Producers, artists, event organisers (associations, private and public companies, etc.). You are looking for a venue for your event: Concerts, theatres, all types of trade fairs, conferences, general meetings, etc. The l'Escale team will find the best solution for you and advise you on how to tailor-make your event. Facing the River Seine, close to the city centre and station, this attractive 2,500m2 venue is ideal for cultural events and social gatherings. Spacious, modern, warm and surprising The "L'Escale - Melun" venue comprises a reception hall, a bar area, a catering office, 3 fully-equipped dressing rooms and a catering area.... So don't hesitate to contact them for your future events. SEATING CAPACITY Bleachers: 700 seats + 10 PRM (if control room at back of hall) or 669 (if control room in middle tier) + 10 PRM Grandstands: 130 seats x 2 Parterre seats: 167 Standing capacity: 2200 STAGE DIMENSIONS Stage width : Stage edge - Stage back: 11 m Stage curtain - back of stage: 8.15 m Stage nose - Stage curtain: 1.45 m Back wall - Stage curtain: 1.45 m (backstage) Length : Garden - Courtyard from wall to wall: 16.30 m Garden - Courtyard between pendillions: 11 m Height : Under stage grid: 6.40 m Stage floor indoors: 1.25 m TICKETS - By telephone or on site: Espace Saint-Jean - 26 place Saint-Jean 77000 Melun // 01 64 52 10 95 (from July 2023, the sales point will be moved to the Astrolabe multimedia library, due to works at the Espace Saint-Jean, more information at https://www.ville-melun.fr/) - By internet: culturetvous.fr or Auchan, Fnac, Carrefour, Leclerc FOR MORE INFO TECHNICAL DETAILS https://www.melunvaldeseine-tourisme.com/sites/default/files/lescale-fiche-technique-2023-09.pdf VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE VENUE https://goo.gl/maps/x5sQUYKQWwCQ56uu6 CULTURAL SEASON 2023/24 https://culturetvous.fr/fileadmin/07_-_Culturetvous.fr/02_-_Agenda/Saison_culturelle_23-24/saison24_Program_BD.pdf ITINERARY https://www.google.com/maps/dir//48.529796,2.666331

Provins the mysterious... Come and discover the most mysterious places in the medieval town of Provins! The first purpose of the underground galeries was the explotation of materials for the drapera industry of Provins. Then, they served many others: a shelter, a warehouse, a cave and even a gathering place for occults, as numerous symboles and old writings can witness. Regular guided departures in groups of 25 people maximum, for reasons of security and preservation of the site. Our advice: as the monument is in great demand, we recommend you to book your tour time in advance by phone.

A hotel with 27 rooms, labelled "Hôtel Elégance", ideally located in the heart of the medieval town! The Cesar Hotel is a hotel, with the French label "Hôtel Elégance". The 27 rooms have been designed by the talented decorator Laurence Maugoust. You will be enchanted by its contemporary elegance and its "nods" to the Middle Ages, without forgetting the quality of its bedding, its wellness area, its lounge bar, its seminar room, its landscaped terrace... and its welcome! From your windows you can admire the detail and Holy Cross church of the 12th century, or watch the city dominated by the Cesar Tower and the Saint Quiriace church, two unforgettable postcards of Provins. The César Hotel is a 2-minute walk from many restaurants and offers a snack menu at the hotel's Buzz Bar.

Experience boating without a licence Embark on an adventure that combines discovery, freedom and relaxation. We offer a wide range of 100% electric no-licence boats for hire to cruise the Seine from Melun. Electric boat hire without a licence from Melun. Our fleet of boats gives you the freedom to sail at your own pace, without needing a boating licence. Take a boat out into the countryside to discover the Seine, along its banks and the "Les affolantes" houses of Bois-le-Roi, Chartrettes and La Rochette. These picturesque residences offer a unique architectural testimony to the history and charm of the region. Take the time to explore these remarkable sites, stop for a picnic on the peaceful banks or simply enjoy the peace and quiet of the river. Whether you're with family, friends or a couple, enjoy a relaxing day in the great outdoors. Suggested routes: bateauxhisseo.fr/parcours/ Prices: bateauxhisseo.fr/tarifs/

The conurbation, in collaboration with SPC Mobilités, is introducing a new service: the Melivélo Bike Station. The scheme not only offers bike hire, but also parking, bike maintenance and a concierge service. As part of the new multimodal interchange in the centre of the station, the conurbation is building the Mélivélo cycle stand in rue Séjourné (just outside the station, on the La Rochette side). You can hire different types of bike (city bikes or electric bikes) and a full range of accessories to equip your two-wheeler for periods ranging from one day to one year. There's something for everyone! The scheme offers bike hire from €15 a day, as well as parking, bike maintenance and a concierge service. A temporary Mélivélo bike hire shop is located at 2 rue Daubigny in Melun. There's also a bike repair and maintenance service and, to meet your day-to-day needs, a concierge service. Subscribers will also have access to dry-cleaning, shoe repair and even delivery of non-perishable goods purchased from partner merchants. New: The Melun Val de Seine Tourist Office has set up a "Cycling Corner" in its new reception area. The corner contains cycling literature, a wide range of routes and related products, and will soon be offering bike hire, again in conjunction with Mélivélo.

The most beautiful religious building in the Brie region, the Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin de Champeaux is the only remaining reminder of a college (community) of canons that was home to a famous centre for theological studies and singing. The Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin de Champeaux, listed as a Historic Monument in 1940, is a large and beautiful church built between the mid-12th and early 14th centuries. It was the church of a Chapter of canons, also known as the Collège, hence its name of collegiate church. There was a singing school that trained singers for communities throughout the region in these exceptional acoustics. The prosperity of the canons enabled the construction of a church with remarkable architectural qualities. It is 69.55 m long, 24.20 m wide, 15.30 m high in the nave and has a steeple almost 30 m high. The oldest parts of the building, such as the transept, date back to the mid-12th century, while the rest of the church illustrates the main stages of Radiant Gothic architecture. Completed in the early 14th century, the church has survived almost intact, enriched in the Renaissance by a fine collection of stained glass windows and beautiful choir stalls, and in the 18th century by a large carved wooden altarpiece. The architecture, which is in a fairly simple early Gothic style, is nevertheless enriched by sculptures: a large number of capitals carved with plant motifs, and various figures and monsters dotted around the choir and transept. The Collegiate Church contains the largest collection of 14th-century tombstones in the region. In 1946, faced with the state of disrepair into which the monument had fallen, the Association des Amis de la Collégiale was founded to help the commune preserve and promote this heritage. The Collegiate Church is home to a number of objects protected as Monuments Historiques: 16th-century statues, a 17th-century tabernacle, an 18th-century eagle-lutrin, 19th-century prie-Dieu and a cantor's stool... The famous sculptor Rodin was fascinated by this beautiful monument, to which he often returned. He produced architectural drawings of the Collegiate Church, reproductions of which are on display here. The Guillaume de Champeaux Association has been organising concerts, exhibitions and guided tours of the Collegiate Church since 1983.

Blandy is a medieval fortress last one left as well restaured in the Ile-de-France region. The first baronial residence was built in the thirteenth century, in the form of a simple manor with an irregular surrounding wall. Later that century, considerable fortification work was done, particularly the three towers which were added to the fortified entrance tower. A large residential building was built inside these fortifications. The fourteenth century saw considerable development of the château defences, with a moat and a new tower entrance boasting a spiked drawbridge. In the second half of this century Blandy became the model for fortified castles. The keep, 39 metres high, defended by two drawbridges, was built. The keep was altered by the addition of new towers and curtain walls. Between the fifteenth and seventeenth centuries, the fortress gradually lost its military purpose and became a residential castle. More domestic buildings were built. In the early eighteenth century, Maréchal Villars, the owner of Vaux-le-Vicomte, bought the lands and fortress of Blandy, which was pulled down and turned into a farm. Little by little, the fortress disappeared. Bought by the town council in 1883, the ruins of the fortress were classified as a historic monument the following year. From 1970 onwards, volunteer associations began work on restoring the château. In 1992, the Seine et Marne general council bought the fortress and undertook a vast restoration operation. A complete programme of works has enabled this superb fortress to be resuscitated and become one of the leading tourist attractions in the department. This dashing fortress represents one of the flagship tourist site of the district.

The story begins like a fairy tale: "Once upon a time, there was the Val d'Ancœur..." with its castles, its legends and the 3 names of this small stream, which has become a myth, from Ancœur to Ancoeuil and ends in Almont... before flowing into the Seine. (extract from the Archives Départementales website) The ru d'Ancoeur is a watercourse which rises in the commune of Grandpuits-Bailly-Carrois at an altitude of 125 m. It then takes the name of "Ancoeuil" in the commune of Moisenay and, after a journey of 25 km from its source, flows into the Bassin de la Poële at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. At the end of this basin, it flows into the Almont 5 km downstream into the Seine at Melun. Together with its tributaries, it forms a catchment area of approximately 306 km². The ru d'Ancoeur flows through the municipalities of Grandpuits-Bailly-Carrois, La Chapelle-Gauthier, Bréau, Bombon, Saint-Méry, Blandy-les-Tours, Moisenay, Maincy and Melun. Classified as an "Exceptional Site" since 14 October 1985 by the Direction Régionale et Interdépartementale de l'Environnement et de l'Energie d'Île-de-France, the ru d'Ancœur offers enchanting landscapes. The listed site covers 1861 hectares. Along its watercourses - the Almont, the Ancoeuil (or Ancueil) and then the Ancoeur - the Val d'Ancœur offers panoramic views: villages, forests, châteaux (Vaux-le-Vicomte, Blandy-Les-Tours, etc.) and, at the confluence with the Seine, urbanised areas. "The Ancoeur is a river with very little water, very irregular and in danger of running dry on a regular basis. The water level in its catchment area is 96 millimetres a year, which is one of the lowest in France, more than three times lower than the average for the country as a whole, and above all well below the average for the whole of the Seine basin (around 240 millimetres). For centuries, however, the constant flow of the river Ancoeur has enabled numerous mills to operate. The large number of hydraulic structures, such as canals, basins and ponds, small reservoirs and mills, give the landscape a distinctive identity based on water and its control. This is linked to the wet nature of the land. A place where people live, produce and create, the Val d'Ancoeur is home to a number of major heritage sites throughout the area: churches and works of art dating back to the 12th century, castles, farms, mills, rural housing, small-scale rural heritage, and so on. It has also become a subject of reflection and aesthetic admiration thanks to the artists who have seized upon its beauty to interpret it in their own way. - L'Ancueil ("Anqueil" in its 17th-century spelling), for example, gave its name to a majestic statue in the grounds of Vaux-le-Vicomte located to the left of the grotto complex (1659-1662), facing the Tiber installed to the right in 1659. - In 1879, the painter Paul Cézanne immortalised the Pont de Maincy (preserved at the Musée d'Orsay). - And sculptor Auguste Rodin devoted some superb drawings to the Collegiate Church of Champeaux (1890-1917), testifying to his admiration. For several years now, the Communauté de Communes Brie des Rivières et Châteaux and the Communauté d'Agglomération Melun Val de Seine have been working together to draw up a Landscape Plan to highlight the assets of the Val d'Ancoeur. An opportunity to protect and enhance the landscape heritage. The perimeter of the listed site covers 11 communes in an area of around 56 km². As the crow flies, it is almost 17 km long.

Beside the beautiful parish church, the ancient graveyard became a medieval garden designed upon the theme of "live and death". Twelve rectangles symbolise the twelve apostles and the twelve month of the year. As in the 13th century, the rectangles bordered by sandstone pavement are supposed to produce medical herbs, which are protected by willow branches. The flowerbeds are more decorative and surrounded by small box trees are reminding of the spiritual lectures of the symbols in the 15th century. The plants, which were all regularly used for medical purposes in the Middle Ages, bring back to memory almost forgotten smells. This medieval garden is open every day and the entrance is free. Please note that picking is forbidden, due to the toxicity of some plants.

One of the most beautiful Romanesque buildings in the Ile de France. The church of the Benedictine priory of Saint-Loup-de-Naud is one of the most beautiful roman style buildings in Ile de France! This church has a unique portal dating from the early Gothic period, sculpted with statue-columns, and fully restored since 2017. The chevet, transept and the first two bays of the nave date from the 11th century. The wall paintings in the choir and apse date from 1867. They replace much older paintings which have now been destroyed, but which have fortunately been recorded (visible on panels available in the church). Only the representation of Saint Savinien, located in the choir on the right, dates from the 12th century. To see or to do on the spot : > Visit of the village classified "Village de Caractère" since June 2020. > Walking tour, "À la découverte de Saint-Loup-de-Naud", labelled by the French Federation of Hiking, of a distance of 12km and of medium difficulty.

A masterpiece of seventeenth-century architecture, with refined decorations, a model garden designed by Le Notre and magical candlelit tours. The garden at Vaux-le-Vicomte is arranged around a perspective more than three kilometres long. This major axis reflects the innovative spirit of FOUQUET and LE NÔTRE. By setting the scene for the château and outbuildings in a 40-hectare space carved out of the heart of nature, LE NÔTRE and LE VAU achieved for the first time the most perfect relationship between architecture and landscape environment of the entire 17th century.

The world-famous 17th-century château and its estate represent the most perfect "harmony between architecture and landscape". To visit Vaux-le-Vicomte is to immerse yourself in French magnificence. Vaux-le-Vicomte: the perfection of a château Grand siècle... The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte was designed in the 1650s by some of the greatest artists of the time: architect Louis Le Vau, painter Charles Le Brun, landscape architect André Le Nôtre, master mason Michel Villedo and maître d'hôtel François Vatel. Dazzled by their work, Louis XIV called on them to build the Château de Versailles. Magnificent old horse-drawn carriages and their crews are on display in the large stables. The carriages are presented in settings based on the themes of town, country and hunting. The Vaux-le-Vicomte estate is also the venue for a succession of cultural and tourist events: Easter celebrations in the gardens; the Grand Siècle Day and its costumes; candlelit tours, etc. The ponds, fountains and waterfalls are filled with water every second and last Saturday of the month.

Come and admire the magnificent wall paintings in this church, known as the Chapelle de Lourps! The chapel of Lourps is today isolated on its hillside bordered by the Voulzie. But before the Revolution, it was attached to the adjacent castle and served a hamlet whose houses disappeared during the 19th century. Its rectangular plan and gable roof make it a simple building. It has no spire and its bell is housed in the roof structure. Its particularity is revealed inside, with magnificent wall paintings from the 13th and 15th centuries! These were discovered thanks to explorations during the major restoration work that began in the 1980s and lasted 12 years. This work was carried out following the collapse of the choir vault in 1966, which resulted in the chapel being closed to the public. Inside the chapel, you will find a panel describing the different stages of the restoration and a historical booklet to learn more about this real treasure, only 8 km southwest of Provins! Visit by appointment only. Reservations can be made with the association "Les Amis de Lourps" by phone or via the form available on the website. Sources: based on Jacques MOULIN, “Lourps, église Saint-Menge (commune de Longueville”, pp 177-184, in Monuments de Seine et Marne, Congrès archéologique de France, Société Française d’Archéologie, 2015.

The bell tower was built on the site of an ancient Gallo-Roman tower. A first sanctuary, dedicated to Saint Stephen, was built around the year 1000 on the site of the current church. Some remains of the 12th century can still be seen in the church (square pillars with bare carving). After having the village of Vaux demolished to build his château, Fouquet obtained permission to restore the church in the nearby village rather than rebuild the one in Vaux. The restoration was carried out under the direction of Louis Le Vau, architect of Vaux-le-Vicomte, in the 1660s. The Sommier family, who bought the Vaux-le-Vicomte estate in 1889, also took a great interest in the church: major work was carried out until the outbreak of the First World War.

In the 13th century, a building known as a hostellerie already stood on the site of today's château. The castle was not built until the 17th century. In the 19th century, its architecture was redesigned and it was enlarged. The estate covers 38 hectares in a single block, and its grounds include a number of small pavilions listed as historic monuments for their remarkable architecture.

Located in the outbuildings of the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, just outside the ticket office, this family-run self-service restaurant is ideal for a lunch break or snack. The restaurant is self-service, with no need to book, and lunch is served until around 3pm. Highchairs and microwaves are available for the comfort of young children. Visit and meal packages available for groups.

Italian restaurant. Wide selection of pasta, pizzas, salads and meats. Eat-in or take away. Located in downtown Bois-Le-Roi, the Bacotte is an ideal stopover for all those who want to have lunch with colleagues or dine with family and friends. Come and have a good time, La Bacotte and his staff are at your service.

A warm and friendly restaurant offering pizzas to take away or eat in.

Traditional restaurant in the centre of Melun, opened in October 2014, the chef offers you a lunch menu and an evening menu, renewed every month in order to offer you fresh, seasonal produce. The restaurant has the "Brie de Melun" label. To satisfy your taste buds, the chef offers simple, varied products at great value for money. Cookery lessons are also available.

Traditional restaurant on Place Jacques Amyot, in a semi-pedestrianised area. Come and enjoy fresh, home-made products in a friendly atmosphere.

fast, tasty French cuisine

Italian restaurant

Healthy, generous, family-style, instinctive cooking using seasonal produce that we select with the greatest respect, with one aim in mind : to give you pleasure. La bodega is a Melun-based restaurant serving the very best of Spanish cuisine. Once seated, take the opportunity to try one of the chef's specialities, such as paella, tapas, carpaccio or tuna tartare.

Here's something for the nostalgic. Right in the heart of La Rochette and just 500 metres from Melun station, here's a restaurant that brings back childhood memories. At the Cantine des Grands, it's all about school spirit. In the dining room, old classroom chairs and on the walls, drawings and dictations full of mistakes take us back to childhood. The same goes for the menu, which comes in a school binder. T

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.

40 fully-equipped, air-conditioned rooms, 2 meeting rooms (10 to 25 people) and 3 restaurant rooms (200 covers, traditional cuisine) in a cosy, friendly atmosphere: we'll welcome you in a different way!

This 3-star, air-conditioned hotel has 54 renovated rooms, including family suites with a designer feel. Breakfast + unlimited wifi included in the price of all rooms at the Ibis Styles Melun. It has a lounge bar with a terrace where you can eat, a relaxation area for the whole family and seminar rooms. It has a free enclosed private car park.

Welcome to the Ibis Provins Hotel***! Located at the entrance of Provins, the Ibis Provins Hotel*** has been completely renovated. There is no need to take the car again, as it is close to the historical monuments and activities of the medieval city, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It offers a wide range of facilities and is ideal for a family or business stay thanks to the fully-equipped, modular and day-lit 50m² meeting room.

Just a few minutes from the A5 motorway direct to Paris, the Hotel Ibis Melun is the starting point for a number of excursions: the châteaux of Blandy les Tours or Vaux-le-Vicomte, the forest of Fontainebleau... Discover a new restaurant in the heart of the Ibis hotel in Melun that combines conviviality and intimacy. Charlie's Corner is an atypical place that focuses mainly on beer, with a special emphasis on local producers, with no fewer than 20 different bottles available! It's also sure to delight your taste buds, alone or in a group! In a relaxed atmosphere, you'll discover a selection of quality beers accompanied by charcuterie and cheese boards.

16th and 17th century building comprising 4 dwellings, including the owner's home. 46 km from Paris and Disneyland® Paris and 16 km from Fontainebleau. Numerous tourist sites and châteaux nearby: Barbizon, Moret-sur-Loing, Blandy-les-Tours, Vaux le Vicomte, etc. In the town centre, a 15-minute walk from the train station (25 minutes from Paris), pay parking in town (free from 7pm to 8am) and a few free spaces 5 minutes' walk away.

An experience right in the heart of the city, with everything included!

A hotel with 27 rooms, labelled "Hôtel Elégance", ideally located in the heart of the medieval town! The Cesar Hotel is a hotel, with the French label "Hôtel Elégance". The 27 rooms have been designed by the talented decorator Laurence Maugoust. You will be enchanted by its contemporary elegance and its "nods" to the Middle Ages, without forgetting the quality of its bedding, its wellness area, its lounge bar, its seminar room, its landscaped terrace... and its welcome! From your windows you can admire the detail and Holy Cross church of the 12th century, or watch the city dominated by the Cesar Tower and the Saint Quiriace church, two unforgettable postcards of Provins. The César Hotel is a 2-minute walk from many restaurants and offers a snack menu at the hotel's Buzz Bar.

The centre is located in La Rochette, on the edge of the Fontainebleau forest and in the heart of a 10-hectare wooded park. Its green, peaceful setting and proximity to many sites of interest make Le Rocheton an ideal base for discovering the region. Whether you're on your own, with family, friends, an association, a school, a work group, a walker or a climber, whether you're coming as a neighbour or from another continent to relax or to work, the whole team at Le Rocheton is here to welcome you and to meet your needs. What's more, Le Rocheton is ideally located close to many sites of interest: exceptional residences, the Châteaux of Fontainebleau, Vaux le Vicomte and Blandy les Tours, the medieval town of Provins, museums, theme parks, etc. Activities : - A covered and fenced volleyball/tennis/archery pitch with a suitable synthetic surface - A city stadium (volleyball / mini football / badminton / handball / tennis / basketball) on an adapted synthetic surface - 4 squash courts are planned for 2017 in collaboration with the French Squash Federation. Services : - Tourist breaks (groups or individuals) - Educational breaks (with a tailor-made programme of activities) - Room hire for private events - Seminars and study days - BAFA training courses Whatever the nature of your project, the teams at Le Rocheton are here to help make it unforgettable. (Tourism & Handicap label since April 2019).

Emma and her little family are delighted to welcome you to their charming Indonesian-style home in La Rochette, a leafy suburb of Melun (77), just a stone's throw from Fontainebleau and its forest.

The hotel is located in the heart of a three-hectare wooded park, offering its guests a veritable haven of greenery. Our 3-star hotel is located 1.6 km from Melun train station and is accessible to disabled guests. We have everything you need to relax and enjoy your stay: 50 comfortable rooms, breakfast, sauna, dry-cleaning service and more. You'll also find function rooms on site, for your private events (weddings, birthdays, family meals) and business events (meetings, study days, etc.). Since the closure of our restaurant, we've been working with an external caterer who will be able to satisfy you with the choice and quality of his services. Our caterer is available on site for all group bookings of 20 people or more, offering menus for seminars/work meetings; menus for weddings, birthdays, meals with family or friends; cocktail lunches/dinners; hot/cold buffets.... For groups of less than 20 people (seminars/meetings), we offer lunch trays, prepared the same day from fresh, seasonal produce and served in reusable glass jars (no plastic or cardboard).