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La Queue-en-Brie

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Val-de-Marne

Located in the Val-de-Marne region of the Île-de-France region, the commune of La Queue-en-Brie is one of the richest cities in France in terms of income per household. Located some fifteen kilometers from Paris, it takes place not far from Chennevières-sur-Marne, Pontault-Combault or Sucy-en-Brie. It also encompasses mostly the forest of Notre-Dame.

The territory of La Queue-en-Brie was once a pre-historic prehistoric settlement in the Ile-de-France region. It was also very frequented during the Gallo-Roman era, as evidenced by the archaeological excavation finds.

From its rich past, the city of La Queue-en-Brie has retained an interesting architectural heritage that reveals its appearance to previous centuries. It also benefits from a large number of green areas which give it its charm and its appreciable tranquility.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLa Queue-en-Brie
Postcode94510
Tourism label
Latitude48.7908570 (N 48° 47’ 27”)
Longitude2.5754929 (E 2° 34’ 32”)
AltitudeFrom 69m to 107m
Surface area9.16 km²
Population12273 inhabitants
Density1339 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureCréteil (13.5 km, 22 min)
Insee code94060
IntercommunalityME Métropole du Grand Paris
DepartmentVal-de-Marne
RegionIle-de-France

Nearest cities & towns

Le Plessis-Trévise3.1 km (7 min)
Ormesson-sur-Marne3.8 km (7 min)
Pontault-Combault3.9 km (8 min)
Noiseau4 km (10 min)
Chennevières-sur-Marne5.1 km (10 min)
Villiers-sur-Marne6.3 km (12 min)
Émerainville6.4 km (12 min)
Sucy-en-Brie6.9 km (13 min)
Champigny-sur-Marne7.6 km (13 min)
Boissy-Saint-Léger7.9 km (16 min)
Bry-sur-Marne8.3 km (17 min)
Lésigny8.6 km (13 min)
Bonneuil-sur-Marne8.8 km (17 min)
Ozoir-la-Ferrière9.2 km (14 min)

Things to see and do

To discover the very essence of La Queue-en-Brie, direction the old village, a quarter of type briard witness of the history of the commune. Here you will find a drinking trough and a nineteenth-century wash house, as well as the Lionel-André music school. The latter takes its place in a building of the middle of the XIXth century which used formerly town hall and school. It is located not far from the church of Saint-Nicolas, building of the XIth and XIIth centuries. Do not miss to admire the 19th century royal bench n ° 19, set in front of the remains of the old feudal tower. The dungeon was nicknamed the dungeon and dates from the beginning of the 12th century. The fountain and the laundry of the Lais stone, also in the old village, date from the end of the XIXth century.

Several castles take place on the commune of La Queue-en-Brie like the domain of Marmousets. Built at the end of the 19th century, on the remains of a more recent castle, it was the property of Jean-Baptiste Nompère de Champagny, former minister of Napoleon I. In the park, an eighteenth-century icehouse formerly used for the conservation of meat is still visible.

Older, the domain of the Hermitage dates from the seventeenth century. One can still admire a corner pavilion, the only vestige of the old castle. Not far away, Rouart House was one of the buildings of the communes, it hosts today exhibitions and other cultural events. A 17th century cooler is also located in the old cellars.

Today the administrative center of the hospital of Mûrets, the castle of Mûrets, built under Napoleon III, was the property of one of the ministers of the emperor of the French.

As you walk through the town, do not miss the Saint-Jean church built in the 1970s, as well as the sepulchral monument of the parish priests of La Queue-en-Brie.

The forest of Notre-Dame, one of the largest in the eastern region of the Ile-de-France region, is a pleasant place to walk or discover the local fauna and flora.

Places of interest

Monuments

Events and festivities

The market is held on Thursdays and Sundays in the morning. The city offers a Christmas market with entertainment at the end of the year. Toy fairs are offered regularly throughout the year.

A medieval festival with re-enactments and festive entertainment is proposed in September.

In October, the city organizes its book fair with dedications and meetings of authors.

Weather

Thursday 28 march
Min. 6°C - Max. 12°C
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Friday 29 march
Min. 8°C - Max. 14°C
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Saturday 30 march
Min. 7°C - Max. 11°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Skip-the-Line E-Ticket – Château de Vincennes
Culture and education13 € Vincennes (11.8 km)
Fast-track ticket to the Zoological Park de Paris (Vincennes Zoo)
Entertainment22 € Paris (12.7 km)
Excursion to Reims in the Champagne Region
Culture and education170 € Paris (14.5 km)
Guided tour of the Châteaux de la Loire : Chambord, Chenonceau and Cheverny - transport included from Paris
Culture and education185 € Paris (14.5 km)
1-day ticket/1 or 2 Disneyland Paris park - transportation from Paris included
Entertainment140 € Paris (14.5 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Paris illuminations
Car itineraryEasy2:00Paris (17.9 km)
The Impressionist Seine, from Careers to Croissy-sur-Seine
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy1:30Chatou (32 km)
Beaumont Star Trail
HikeEasy35 minSaint-Germain-en-Laye (39 km)
Historic trail in the town centre
Village visitEasy1:30La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (44 km)
Family discovery trail
Village visitEasy1:00La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (44 km)

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Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

Campsites

Hotels

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