With an exceptional historical and cultural heritage, with 2 UNESCO-listed sites : the Châteaux de Fontainebleau and the medieval city of Provins, the Seine-et-Marne offers you exciting visits to the doors of Paris.
This territory, punctuated by forests, rivers, natural spaces and remarkable landscapes, is the nature department of Ile-de-France. Many sports activities are available : climbing, golf, water activities, but also shows and cultural events.
A multitude of walks are offered to you, on the banks of the Loing or to the discovery of the villages of characters. New destinations are also emerging around themes such as' impressionism 'on the side of artists' villages in the South Seine-et-Marne or the Champagne which stretches from Provins to the neighboring départements.
Local specialties
Cheeses : Brie (Meaux, Melun, Montereau, Nangis, Provins ...), Coulommiers, Vignelait, Grand Châtel, Brillat-Savarin ...
Declination around the Poppy in Nemours (chocolate, vinegar, jam, nougats, liqueurs ...).
Moret-sur-Loing barley sugars
Mustard of Meaux
Ciders, craft beers
Variations around the Rose in Provins (liqueurs, candies, pink confit ...)
Réau Macaroon
Major events and venues
MAIN EVENTS :
Medieval show "Au temps des remparts" (secrets of the art of war in the Middle Ages) in Provins
Medieval show "Légendes des chevaliers" (equestrian shows in the 13th century) in Provins
Spectacle "Heroic" in the episcopal city of Meaux
Equestrian events at the Grand parquet (nature and vénerie, contest, grand prix ...) in Fontainebleau
Evening by candlelight or noel at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicompte
International festival of JazzDjango Reinhardt in Samois-sur-Seine then Fontainebleau
Guided tours in the forest of Fontainebleau
MAIN PLACES TO VISIT :
Fontainebleau Castle (registered in UNESCO), Vaux-le-Vicompte Castle, Blandy-les-Tours Castle, Champs-sur-Marne Castle and Nemours Museum Castle,
Disneyland Paris (Chessy), La Vallée village (luxury shopping at discount prices) in Chessy, Parc des Félins in Lumigny-Nesles-Ormeaux, Terre de Singes in Lumigny,
Museum of the National Gendarmerie in Melun, House of Brie de Meaux, Museum of the Great War of Meaux, Museum Aeronautics and Space Safran in Réau, Episcopal City of Meaux,
Old Chocolaterie Menier and the Menier working class in Noisiel, Ferra Botanica, Véolorail à la Ferté-Gaucher.
