Thoury-Férottes brings together several different travel interests: early settlement history, historic buildings and landscape features, and golf. The Pierre Cornoise menhir is associated with the interpretation that the area has been inhabited since the Neolithic period; further traces of cultural history can be found along the Orvanne. The Golf de la Forteresse offers a different focus, with a range of practice facilities and a golf school. This gives you the opportunity to weigh cultural history and golf as distinct considerations when planning a stay.
The Pierre Cornoise Menhir
The Pierre Cornoise menhir is about 4.55 metres long and measures approximately 1.25 metres in diameter at its widest point. It is also known as the Pierre Cordière and is considered evidence that Thoury-Férottes has been inhabited since the Neolithic period. It has been classified as a historical monument since 1889. The approximate measurements give the prehistoric interpretation a concrete physical scale, while the monument classification adds a much later historical context. Its name, dimensions and classification make the menhir a clearly identifiable subject in the history of the village.
Historic Building Features and Church Furnishings
At La Forteresse, the tower of the drawbridge and two square towers have survived from the earlier structure. These features give a concrete impression of the preserved layout. The Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul houses a bell dating from 1669, which was classified as a historical monument in 1942. The wood-carved altarpiece of the high altar dates from 1769 and was listed as a protected monument on 17 October 1978. The dates serve different purposes: 1669 and 1769 date the two furnishings, while 1942 and 1978 refer to their later monument classifications. This makes it easy to distinguish the history of their creation from that of their protection.
The Orvanne, Mills and Washhouses
Municipal and private washhouses line the Orvanne; they are made of brick, stone and wood. Two watermills once operated along the river, including the Moulin Neuf. The river’s history is therefore reflected in different forms: its former use to power mills and the architectural heritage of the washhouses. The Bichereau washhouse was renovated in 2015. These different connections offer distinct points of interest if you are interested in the architectural and landscape history of the village.
Golf de la Forteresse
The Golf de la Forteresse has a practice area with 10 covered and 20 outdoor teeing bays. Facilities also include a chipping green, a practice bunker, two putting greens and a three-hole pitch-and-putt course. The facility therefore offers a range of practice activities: driving, approach shots, bunker practice and putting, as well as a three-hole game format. The Golf de la Forteresse also offers a golf school for children aged 7 and over. As schedules may change, check the latest operating information and timetable before your trip.
Cultural History or Golf as Your Focus
The main difference lies in the nature of the activities: cultural history encompasses archaeological interpretation, architectural and landscape features, and dated furnishings; golf focuses on specific practice facilities and a golf school. When looking for a holiday rental in Thoury-Férottes, you can decide which of these interests you would like to shape your stay most.
Discover more destinations: Vulaines-lès-Provins, Avon, Machault, Soignolles-en-Brie, Annet-sur-Marne, Chartrettes, Rubelles, Bois-Le-Roi.
For the broader travel overview: Seine-Et-Marne.
