The Gothic choir of the Église Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul and two circular walking routes taking around two and a half to three hours reveal two sides of Chaumes-En-Brie: architectural history and walking. A park with nearly 40 tree species and the history of the towers of the Château de la Tourelle add to these highlights.
Church and Historic Traces
The Église Saint-Pierre Saint-Paul is a 13th-century church. Its Gothic choir was altered in the 17th and 19th centuries. A decree dated 4 December 1942 protects it as a Monument historique. These periods relate to different parts of the building’s history: the church dates from the 13th century, while the later alterations concern the Gothic choir. Its protected status in 1942 adds a clearly dated milestone to this history.
The Tour d’Arcy is privately owned, visible from the public road and not open to visitors. The remains of the Château de la Tourelle are also privately owned, visible from the public road and not open to visitors. The towers of the Château de la Tourelle are the last remains of a fortified farm on the fief of La Forêt, which was destroyed during the French Revolution; the towers are now located in the commune of Chaumes-En-Brie.
A Park with a Variety of Trees
The Parc municipal Docteur Emmanuelli, also known as Parc de Meaux, contains nearly 40 different tree species, including some notable specimens. The park adds a landscape highlight to the description of the area, while the church and towers represent its architectural and local history. Those interested in tree diversity as well as architecture will find a distinct focus here.
Panoramic View of Chaumes-En-Brie
A walking trail crosses the Viaduc Ferroviaire de l’Yerres and offers a panoramic view of the town of Chaumes-En-Brie.
Comparing Two Circular Walking Routes
The La Ferme de Forest circular route is 11.1 km long and takes around three hours. It is marked in green and rated moderate. The route invites visitors to discover the Ferme de Forest and is awarded the FFRandonnée label. It crosses the Yerres on a viaduct and passes through Chaumes-En-Brie and Verneuil-l’Étang.
The Château du Vivier circular route is 10.2 km long and takes around two and a half hours. It is marked in magenta and rated moderate. The route passes the highly visible ruins park of the Château du Vivier, runs between the ponds and crosses Chaumes-En-Brie and Fontenay-Trésigny.
If choosing by distance and duration, the Château du Vivier circular route is the shorter option: it is 0.9 km shorter and takes around half an hour less, based on the approximate times given. Both routes are rated moderate. They also differ in character: the ruins park and ponds lie along the Vivier route, while the Ferme and the crossing of the Yerres on the viaduct are among the landmarks mentioned for La Ferme de Forest. The two walks can therefore be compared both by the time available and by their respective route themes.
Discover more destinations: Penchard, Le Châtelet-En-Brie, Crécy-La-Chapelle, Esmans, La Ferté-Sous-Jouarre, Coulommes, Crèvecoeur-En-Brie, Annet-sur-Marne.
For an overview of the wider region: Seine-Et-Marne.
