Brie country

The Tour de Jouarre and its Abbey, a Seine-et-Marne heritage treasure (77)

It's a piece of Île-de-France's religious heritage that deserves to be better known. Located within the walls of the still active Abbey of Notre-Dame de Jouarre, the Romanesque tower invites us to immerse ourselves in the town's history.

L'Escale Royale, a night on one of our floating suites in La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (77)

Would you like a suite overlooking the Marne? Whether you've got your sea legs or not, Les Escales Royales, this unusual accommodation on the water, offers you the chance to spend a night (or more, if you prefer) in one of its floating suites near La Ferté-sous-Jouarre.

Le jardin de l'Île, a bucolic park on the banks of the Marne in La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (77)

Along the banks of the Marne, the Jardin de l'Ile offers a soothing, bucolic stroll.

The DalMago guinguette, a friendly, festive spot on the banks of the Marne, at La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (77).

Located on the banks of the Marne in La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, the DalMago guinguette offers a festive, gourmet menu in fine weather.

Electric bike rides along the Marne, near Coulommiers and La Ferté-sous-Jouarre

Looking for a great bike ride in the Paris region? Then head for the Brie region and discover one of the many itineraries available by bike, electric or otherwise!

Le Trottoir, the home-made gourmet bistro in La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (77)

With its bistro atmosphere and homemade menu, Le Trottoir welcomes you for lunch or dinner in La Ferté-sous-Jouarre.

An unusual experience: try your hand at pedal paddling on the Marne at La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (77)

Pedal paddling? You read that right: and that's what the La Ferté-sous-Jouarre tourist office is offering at its leisure port on the Marne.

Coulommiers aime son brie, the not-to-be-missed cheese event in Seine-et-Marne

On September 28 and 29, 2025, Coulommiers will be celebrating the pride of its gastronomic heritage: Brie cheese.

The Merovingian Crypts of Jouarre, a treasure to visit in Seine-et-Marne (77)

Want to discover the treasures of Seine-et-Marne? Immerse yourself in history in the Merovingian crypts of Notre-Dame de Jouarre Abbey.

Parrot World, Île-de-France's immersive animal park: what's new in 2025

Parrot World, a zoo dedicated to South American animals, located in Crécy-la-Chapelle, Seine-et-Marne, opened its doors in August 2020. If you haven't yet visited this zoo, you'll find jaguars, penguins and other multicolored parrots in one of Europe's largest aviaries, with a lodge option for sleeping close to the animals. An ethical and exotic place to rediscover from the February 2025 vacations.

The bookshop café in Crécy-la-Chapelle (77): a waterside stall for browsing and relaxing

Along the banks of the Grand Morin - the river that runs through the pretty village of Crécy-la-Chapelle - a small blue-painted stall invites you to enjoy a coffee while browsing in the bookshop: it's the Crécy-la-Chapelle (77) bookshop.

Discover Crécy-la-Chapelle (77), a bucolic village on the banks of the Grand Morin river

For an outdoor getaway less than an hour from Paris, head for Crécy-la-Chapelle, a small village at the terminus of the Transilien line P, charmingly nicknamed "Venise Briarde".

A weekend in Crécy-la-Chapelle (77), the bucolic village nicknamed "Venise Briarde" (Briard Venice)

Fancy a weekend in the countryside, less than an hour from Paris? Then head for the Seine-et-Marne department, and more precisely, the pretty village of Crécy-la-Chapelle.

Country Park: the Crécy-la-Chapelle (77) campsite, for a weekend in the countryside

How about camping? Less than an hour from Paris - or about an hour by public transport - Crécy-la-Chapelle awaits you for a weekend in the fresh air.

Loc'Adventure: a canoe trip along the Grand Morin in Crécy-la-Chapelle (77)

In the Seine-et-Marne département, get your swimsuit, sun cream and paddles ready for a canoe trip (or rando-canoë, as you prefer) around Crécy-la-Chapelle.

The Moulin Jaune and its remarkable gardens

Slava the Clown's Yellow Mill is an incredible place to discover. With its remarkable Alice in Wonderland-style garden, it's a unique spot that's a must-see. Please note, however, that it is only open for special events by prior arrangement.

La fromagerie Ganot in Jouarre: visit one of the last houses to mature farmhouse brie.

Craving cheese? Discover a place that still has a taste of yesteryear. Fifty kilometers from Paris, the Ganot cheese dairy has been refining farmhouse brie since 1895! Welcome to one of the world's last remaining cheese maturing facilities.