Top Things to do in Seine-et-Marne
Top Hotels in Seine-et-Marne
- 1. Camping Le Parc de Paris
- 2. Hotel L'Elysee Val D'Europe
- 3. Disney's Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel
- 4. B&B Hotel a Disneyland Paris
- 5. Disney's Davy Crockett Ranch
- 6. Staycity Aparthotel Paris-Marne La Vallee
- 7. Disney's Hotel Santa Fe
- 8. Hotel Dream Castle Paris
- 9. Disney's Newport Bay Club
- 10. Disney's Hotel Cheyenne
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Seine-et-Marne, Ile-de-France
Discover the best top things to do in Seine-et-Marne, France including Colombey les Deux Eglises, Collegiale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Crecy-la-Chapelle, The Saint-Jean's Gate and The Ramparts, Crypte Saint Paul, Moret-sur-Loing, Cite Medievale de Provins, La Tour Cesar, Les Souterrains de Provins, Pavillon du gardien, Chateau de Blandy-les-Tours.
Restaurants in Seine-et-Marne
1. Colombey les Deux Eglises
2. Collegiale Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Crecy-la-Chapelle
3. The Saint-Jean's Gate and The Ramparts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 217 reviews
These magnificent structures, which are currently being restored, were built in the 13th century. Growing as the city grew, they protected and surrounded, in the Middle Ages, the entire city of Provins. Today we can admire a beautiful part, and the complexity of the towers, which each have a different shape. Two fortified gates are still visible: the Saint-Jean gate, with its two almond-shaped towers, which defended the old Paris Road; and the Jouy gate, once surmounted by a bell, a small keep with a bell, which made it possible to watch out for the enemy and warn in case of danger.
Reviewed By rittcastillo - Copenhagen, Denmark
These splendid fortified walls built in13th century are really very impressive. The gate’s purpose with its two almond-shaped towers, was to ensure protection of the old road to Paris. Walk alongside these walls and feel the medieval atmosphere of the town. You can also get on top of the wall and enjoy the great view of the town and the fields surrounding the town.
4. Crypte Saint Paul
5. Moret-sur-Loing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By tofrek1885 - Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Moret is one of my favourite towns. A walled mediaeval frontier town with original gateways, the views of it from and around the river, the bridge and the mill streams are really beautiful. It is a pleasant place just to wander around and take in some of its historic buildings (like the church) and while it is not grand on the scale of some better-known "tourist town" it is well worth a stroll through (with coffee to follow!) if you are near.
6. Cite Medievale de Provins
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
A medieval town close to Paris that you can visit all year round ! During the 12th and 13th centuries, Provins is at the height of its fame thanks to the famous Trade Fairs of Champagne. The urban structure is organised to accommodate the great number of wholesalers: the wide streets for the transfer of goods and for the stalls, the three level merchant’s houses with sumptuous vaulted low rooms... The impressive fortified wall was built during the 13th century and extended for 5 km (today 1,2 km), and it offers a catalogue of military architecture. Those ramparts showed off the power of the Earls of Champagne. Provins is a real showcase of medieval architecture (military, religious and civil) and it is one of the few towns in France that can boast of over fifty listed Monuments with historical value. Thus, Provins was inscribed on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List on December 2001.
Reviewed By dbaaronson - Asheville, United States
Visited as a day trip from Paris and really enjoyed the town and its well-preserved medieval locations. Everything is very walkable from the train station.
7. La Tour Cesar
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 717 reviews
Built on the edge of a rocky spur at the beginning of the 12th century, the tower protects the former Earl’s Palace and dominates the valley. The tower is a potent symbol of power for the Earls of Champagne. The keep’s highly complex layout gives it a unique, massive and powerful appearance making it one of the most original stately dwellings of its time. The new scenography will take you back in time to give you a glimpse of the everyday life at the tower eight centuries ago. It used to be a watchtower, a prison, a bell-tower, and a place of military retreat. The keep offers a panoramic view over the town and its surroundings!
Reviewed By MartinG527 - Doha, Qatar
Provins is worth a half day stop by on the middle age cory and specially in the Cesat Tower. It's a fantastic piece well maintained that keeps a medieval atmosphere.
8. Les Souterrains de Provins
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 502 reviews
Originally these galleries were used as a quarry to extract a special type of fuller's earth for degreasing wool cloth (the wool cloth had a renowned deep blue almost black color and was much in demand during the Middle Ages). Once the cavities had been dug out, they became hiding-places, storerooms and also meeting places for various gatherings - some freemasons. Graffiti inscriptions, including Masonic symbols, testify to this. Guided tour only with 25 persons maximum for your own safety and to preserve the undergrounds. To be booked when purchasing ticket at the Tourist Office or in the monuments (except museum).
9. Pavillon du gardien
10. Chateau de Blandy-les-Tours
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 257 reviews
Restored by the Conseil Général de Seine-et-Marne, this castle, rare example of medieval military architecture in Île-de-France, strikes up a permanent dialogue between patrimony and contemporary artistic creation.
Reviewed By laberma - Philadelphia, United States
This was my first visit to Blandy, but I hope not my last. I took the chateau bus from the station in Verneuil l'Etang and, after the stop at Vaux le Vicomte, I was the only one left on the bus, and once at the chateau, felt like I had a wholly personal experience, completely alone in this medieval-era marvel. Truthfully, there was a handful of other visitors, but our paths never intersected, so I was able to pretend I was a 12th century inhabitant of Blandy. There are stunning views of the region from the top of the "donjon" and the audio guide added much understanding to the history and drama of the chateau/fortress. The woman at the welcome desk was charming and complimented me on my (very rusty) French, which made me feel special. I loved everything about my visit and the lovely town of Blandy that surrounds the castle. I'm putting it down as a must-visit.
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