A blue circular trail in Parc de Livry, wooded paths with views of the Seine, and a church dating from the 11th to 13th centuries give Chartrettes several distinct highlights for a stay. The park focuses on trails and scenery; the Église Saint Corneille-et-Saint-Cyprien offers a historical point of interest. You can explore nature and culture separately, or include both in your travel plans.
Trails and scenery in Parc de Livry
Parc de Livry can be reached from Chartrettes via the car park on Rue des Chênes in the commercial zone. The park has 8 km of trails, including a 3.5 km blue circular trail. This loop is a specific option within the total trail distance given for the park. The park also offers walking and cycling routes connecting Chartrettes and Livry.
The landscape includes woodland, fallow land, bodies of water and banks of the Seine. The park also has an ornithological observation station and an 18th-century tree-lined avenue. The grounds thus bring together different landscape features and opportunities for birdwatching, without limiting a visit to a single activity.
Hiking trails with different distances
The Sentier de Barbeau passes through wooded terrain and offers views of the Seine. It is about 2 km long, making it shorter than the 3.5 km blue circular trail in Parc de Livry.
The GR2a runs through Chartrettes between the Chartrettes bridge and Fontaine-le-Port and is marked in red and white. One starting point for walks from Chartrettes is at the junction of Chemin de la «Voierie» and Chemin de Melun à Massoury. When planning your hike, you can consider the route of the GR2a and the junction starting point separately.
Church and culture in Chartrettes
The Église Saint Corneille-et-Saint-Cyprien dates from the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries. Dedicated to Saint Corneille, it is considered one of the oldest churches in the region. It is protected as a historic monument and was listed on 23 November 1946. Its date and protected status give Chartrettes a clear cultural focus alongside its trails and scenery.
The Espace Multiculturel de Chartrettes is another cultural attraction. It has an exhibition gallery and a multipurpose hall for performances and various events. The municipality regularly hosts theatre, concerts and exhibitions there, about twice a month. The programme may change, so check the current dates if you are planning your visit around an event.
Market and local produce
The Chartrettes market offers fresh fruit and vegetables, beef, veal, lamb and pork, as well as artisan charcuterie. The range also includes poultry, eggs and terrines. Local products such as milk, cheese, yoghurt, oil, cider, apple juice, honey and lentils round out the selection. The vendors and products may vary. The market offers another distinct option for your travel plans, alongside nature trails and culture.
Discover more destinations: Château-Landon, Fericy, Moissy-Cramayel, Léchelle, Boutigny, Ury, Montigny-Sur-Loing, Ville-Saint-Jacques.
For the broader travel overview: Seine-Et-Marne.
