Discover Courtry through a range of experiences: a long-distance route, protected forests and a historic building. Nature and culture offer different focal points for your stay—from a longer route option to architecture and local cultural venues.

Paths and Protected Landscapes

The Promenade régionale de La Dhuis is a 25-kilometre route for pedestrians and cyclists between Le Raincy and Dampmart. Its length makes it a route in its own right, to be considered differently when planning than a short detour. Part of the promenade is included in the European Natura 2000 network under the Birds Directive. This links the route to a specifically designated protected status that applies to part of its length.

Another connection to the Dhuis is the protected and maintained covering of the La Dhuis aqueduct: it forms a long walking promenade that leads to the historic Forêt de Bondy. Two protected forests are also of interest when considering Courtry’s natural areas. To the north lies Bois des Cailloux, on the Massif de l’Aulnoye; Bois Raffeteau is in the southeast. Both are designated as protected forests. Their different locations help distinguish the two named wooded areas without combining them into a single landscape unit.

Architecture and Local Culture

The Église Saint-Médard offers a distinctive insight into Courtry’s architectural history. It was built in the 16th century, but elements of its bell tower indicate an earlier date, between the 12th and 14th centuries. It is therefore worth distinguishing between the construction date of the church and the older clues found on the tower. Its architecture also combines different forms: a simple Gothic style, Romanesque windows and Renaissance vaults with floral decoration.

The church is dedicated to Saint Médard, the patron saint of farmers and bringer of good weather. This dedication adds a religious and traditional dimension to the architectural impression. Another cultural venue, the Espace culturel Simone Veil houses Courtry’s media library, the intercommunal conservatory and two associations from Courtry. Together with the Église Saint-Médard, these offer different points of interest for travellers who, in addition to paths and forests, are also interested in architecture and local cultural venues.

Parks and Animal Encounters

Parc Lucie et Raymond Aubrac has a fitness trail. It is located on the former grounds of the Château de Courtry, which is now used as the town hall. Today’s leisure facility and the site’s former use as a château park thus come together in one place.

At the Mini-Ferme de Courtry, visitors can see goats, chickens, sheep, rabbits, ducks, pigs and a goose named “Rillette” up close. Families can watch and feed the animals and learn how to treat them respectfully. The Mini-Ferme may open on an exceptional basis during occasional events; the programme and its details may change. Before visiting, check whether a suitable event is scheduled.

Depending on your interests, you can get to know Courtry through its architecture, protected landscapes, opportunities for exercise or animal encounters. When planning, it is particularly helpful to consider the specific route, the locations of the two protected forests and the event-dependent opening of the Mini-Ferme as separate aspects.

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