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Ferrières-en-Brie

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Seine-et-Marne

Ferrières-en-Brie - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Seine-et-Marne
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Ferrières-en-Brie is a town in Seine-et-Marne region located in Île-de-France. It is placed at about thirty kilometers from Paris, on the plateau of the Brie and the canton of Ozoir-la-Ferriere. Located between the valleys of the Seine and Marne, the town is also adjacent to Ferrières-en-Brie Bussy-Saint-Georges.

The original village dates back to the twelfth century, it was named after former ironworks once installed on the site. Quiet and pleasant, the current city is best known today for its castle that is passed into the hands as famous as those of Fouche or the Rothschild family.

Green and surrounded by abundant nature, small town charm Ferrières-en-Brie also by the many walks it offers to its visitors.

Geographical information

MunicipalityFerrières-en-Brie
Postcode77164
Tourism label
Latitude48.8215519 (N 48° 49’ 18”)
Longitude2.7047469 (E 2° 42’ 17”)
AltitudeFrom 84m to 126m
Surface area6.75 km²
Population3832 inhabitants
Density567 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureMelun (34 km, 34 min)
Insee code77181
IntercommunalityCA Marne et Gondoire
DepartmentSeine-et-Marne
RegionIle-de-France

Nearest cities & towns

Bussy-Saint-Georges3.5 km (7 min)
Pontcarré4.1 km (8 min)
Bussy-Saint-Martin4.4 km (9 min)
Collégien4.6 km (7 min)
Guermantes5 km (10 min)
Jossigny5.2 km (8 min)
Conches-sur-Gondoire5.3 km (11 min)
Lognes7.4 km (9 min)
Torcy7.6 km (10 min)
Roissy-en-Brie8.2 km (12 min)
Croissy-Beaubourg8.3 km (10 min)
Chanteloup-en-Brie8.7 km (13 min)
Émerainville9.6 km (13 min)
Villeneuve-Saint-Denis10.2 km (11 min)

Things to see and do

Castle Ferrières, built in the mid-nineteenth century for Baron Rothschild attracts many visitors throughout the year. Surrounded by a lovely English park, the castle was inaugurated by Napoleon III himself. It has very beautiful neo-Renaissance facade and an incredible replica of the grand staircase of the Crystal Palace in London. Classified as an historic monument, it has thirty suites that served as a filming location for many films like Grandpa is resisting, Royal Palace! or 99 francs.

Built around 1230, the Saint-Rémy church presents its visitors elements from the tenth, eleventh, thirteenth and sixteenth centuries. Inside, one can admire a beautiful bedside Champagne kind. The latter was classified as an historic monument in the middle of the nineteenth century.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

At the end of the year, Ferrières-en-Brie hosts a charming Christmas market.

Photos

Ferrières Castle
Ferrières Castle
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The Saint-Rémy church
The Saint-Rémy church
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Ferrières-en-Brie
Ferrières-en-Brie
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Weather

Wednesday 24 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 11°C
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Thursday 25 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 13°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 4°C - Max. 14°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Ferrières-en-Brie is located near the other towns of the agglomeration Marne and Gondoire which offer many activities and leisures, including the museum Louis Braille Coupvray. It is 12 minutes from Disneyland via the A4 and 22 minutes from the leisure island of Jablines.

Ferrières-en-Brie is also very close to the Cultural Park of Rentilly-Michel Chartier, as well as near the Sea Life water park of Val d'Europe, a unique place in the Paris region.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Glass workshop at the Manufacture Arribas
Arts and Crafts24 € Condé-Sainte-Libiaire (12.5 km)
Canoe-kayak hire in the valley of painters
Sports sensations25 € to 40 € Crécy-la-Chapelle (15.2 km)
Parrot World - Immersive animal park
Nature and the great outdoors14 € to 18 € Crécy-la-Chapelle (17.5 km)
Skip-the-Line E-Ticket – Château de Vincennes
Culture and education13 € Vincennes (19.8 km)
Fast-track ticket to the Zoological Park de Paris (Vincennes Zoo)
Entertainment22 € Paris (21 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Paris illuminations
Car itineraryEasy2:00Paris (26 km)
Historic trail in the town centre
Village visitEasy1:30La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (34 km)
Family discovery trail
Village visitEasy1:00La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (34 km)
La Barre Natural Forest Area
HikeEasy1:30La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (34 km)
Bergette Natural Forest Area
HikeEasy1:00La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (34 km)

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Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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A rental car
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