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Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Val-d'Oise

Town of nearly 15 000 inhabitants, Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt takes place west of the plain of France, about fifteen kilometers from the city of Paris. Located on the edge of the forest of Montmorency, it is notably bordering Ecouen, Groslay or Sarcelles.

Village mentioned for the first time at the beginning of the XIIth century, Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt becomes lordship of Montmorency in the thirteenth century. Owned by the Condé family since the 17th century, the commune enjoys a flourishing economy thanks to its wine production. It became a popular holiday resort for Parisians in the 19th century and became a prosperous and bourgeois town.

If the new town developed strongly in the 1960s, it has made it a point of honor to preserve its historical heritage, revealing a particular charm appreciated by the inhabitants and visitors of passage.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySaint-Brice-sous-Forêt
Postcode95350
Tourism label
Latitude48.9994290 (N 48° 59’ 58”)
Longitude2.3560070 (E 2° 21’ 22”)
Surface area6.00 km²
Population15182 inhabitants
Density2530 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureCergy (34 km, 28 min)
Insee code95539
IntercommunalityCA Plaine Vallée
DepartmentVal-d'Oise
RegionIle-de-France

Nearest cities & towns

Groslay2.2 km (6 min)
Piscop2.5 km (5 min)
Sarcelles2.8 km (7 min)
Montmorency3.5 km (7 min)
Pierrefitte-sur-Seine4.6 km (8 min)
Deuil-la-Barre4.9 km (11 min)
Villiers-le-Bel5.2 km (9 min)
Montmagny5.2 km (10 min)
Domont5.3 km (11 min)
Garges-lès-Gonesse5.4 km (10 min)
Soisy-sous-Montmorency5.4 km (11 min)
Écouen5.6 km (12 min)
Villetaneuse6.2 km (12 min)

Things to see and do

The current church of Saint-Brice, classified to the Historic Monuments, dates from the end of the XVIIIth century. It takes place on the remains of an old ensemble of gothic style primitive and Gothic flamboyant built between the XIIth and the XVIth century and destroyed in 1525 because it hindered the route of the royal road from Paris to Amiens. The building that still stands today has a neo-classical façade and its interior was entirely redesigned in the 1980s.

Built in the second half of the 18th century, the Colombe Pavilion is a madness built for Jean-André Vassal de Saint-Hubert and his mistress. Property of the American novelist, Edith Wharton who lived there his last moments in 1937, it still presents today a very beautiful garden of boxwood to the French.

Walking through the city, you can also admire several old 19th-century resorts such as the Jacquin property, the Sainte-Beuve villa, the Daval property, and the Mauléon hotel. Do not miss the Swiss chalet, a 1909 house designed in the style of the Swiss pavilion of the 1900 World's Fair.

Rue de Paris, stop in front of the old dairy erected at the end of the XIXth century. The trading counter reveals a style of neo-Byzantine inspiration

Places of interest

Transport

Events and festivities

The market takes place on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays morning. The city also organizes a lively Christmas market in December.

In January, a reading market with a market of second-hand books, readings for all ages, introductory games and an ephemeral cafe.

The family festival takes place in May, offering different cultural and sporting activities for all ages.

Every November 11th for several years already, the chestnut festival is the opportunity to taste grilled chestnuts, or to discover folk groups coming straight from Portugal.

Weather

Wednesday 24 april
Min. 6°C - Max. 11°C
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Thursday 25 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 14°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 6°C - Max. 14°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
E-ticket – The Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis
Culture and education11 € Saint-Denis (7.1 km)
Behind-the-Scenes Guided Tour of the Stade de France
Culture and education16 € Saint-Denis (8.3 km)
Walk and show: The Montmartre of writers
Culture and education35 € Paris (12.3 km)
Open air dinner cruise on the Seine and the St. Martin Canal
Entertainment85 € Paris (12.9 km)
Dinner and Moulin Rouge Show - transport from/to central Paris included
Entertainment250 € Paris (12.9 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Paris illuminations
Car itineraryEasy2:00Paris (15.9 km)
The Impressionist Seine, from Careers to Croissy-sur-Seine
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy1:30Chatou (18.6 km)
Beaumont Star Trail
HikeEasy35 minSaint-Germain-en-Laye (24 km)
Career hike
HikeEasy2:00Saint-Vaast-lès-Mello (30 km)
Historic trail in the town centre
Village visitEasy1:30La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (57 km)

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Hotels

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