A short hour's drive from the capital - or better still, the same time by public transport (line P of the Transilien from Gare de l'Est) - brings you to the Briard region, a pretty area famous for the small village of Crécy-la-Chapelle.
Known by its pretty nickname of "Venise Briarde", the town of Crécy-la-Chapelle is the result of the merger of Crécy-en-Brie and La Chapelle-sur-Crécy (in 1972). A bucolic destination in the Île-de-France region, the village is a lovely place to stroll, with the banks of the Grand Morin river open to visitors, picturesque alleyways and the vegetation that enhances any stroll through the heart of the town. To discover the town's various points of interest, a free map (available from the tourist office) will take you around the town, or you can extend your stroll as far as the Moulin Jaune, still along the river.
What to do on a weekend in Crécy-la-Chapelle
If you want to find your way around easily, it's a good idea to pick up a map from the tourist office. Failing that, here are a few points of interest in the village: the Belfry, the house where the painter Corot lived,Saint-Georges church in the village, the banks of the Grand Morin (with the little bridges, on the walkers' mall), the Grande Prairie (rue Saint-Martin).
Discover Crécy-la-Chapelle (77), a bucolic village on the banks of the Grand Morin river
For an outdoor getaway less than an hour from Paris, head for Crécy-la-Chapelle, a small village at the terminus of the Transilien line P, charmingly nicknamed "Venise Briarde". [Read more]
The animal park invites you to discover its parrots, jaguars... and other residents from the other side of the world.
Parrot World, a zoo dedicated to South American animals, located in Crécy-la-Chapelle, Seine-et-Marne, opened its doors in August 2020. If you haven't yet visited this zoological park, jaguars, penguins and other multicolored parrots in one of Europe's largest aviaries await you, with a lodge option to sleep as close as possible to the animals. An ethical and exotic place to rediscover from the February 2024 vacations. [Read more]
Open only a few weekends a year, the Moulin Jaune is a must-see in Crécy! With its magical gardens, immerse yourself in a wonderful world of entertainment, idleness and poetic strolls.
Slava the Clown's Yellow Mill is an incredible place to discover. With its remarkable Alice in Wonderland-style garden, it's a unique spot that's a must-see. Please note, however, that it is only open for special events by prior arrangement. [Read more]
Ready to row? Start paddling! Loc'Adventure invites you to discover Crécy-la-Chapelle via its most beautiful avenue: the Grand Morin. Choose from 6 to 21 kilometers to explore this pretty corner of the Île-de-France region.
In the Seine-et-Marne département, get your swimsuit, sun cream and paddles ready for a canoe trip (or rando-canoë, as you prefer) around Crécy-la-Chapelle. [Read more]
Crécy has no shortage of pretty riverbanks. If we recommend the green meadow (rue Saint-Martin, opposite the church of Saint-Georges) for a picnic, it's because the space is so large it's ideal for a game of soccer or a siesta in the sun.
Crécy-la-Chapelle Country Park lets you spend the night in a mobile home, tent or camper van (on one of the pitches) to add a little adventure to your stay. On-site bouncy castles and trampolines are open all day for children, with a large heated swimming pool open all day.
How about camping? Less than an hour from Paris - or about an hour by public transport - Crécy-la-Chapelle awaits you for a weekend in the fresh air. [Read more]
Local news :
Christmas Holidays 2024: dinosaurs and Christmas festivities at Parrot World
Until January 6, 2025, the animal park Parrot World opens its doors during the Christmas vacations. On the program: exclusive activities including animal feeding and Christmas workshops for children. [Read more]
The bookshop café in Crécy-la-Chapelle (77): a waterside stall for browsing and relaxing
Along the banks of the Grand Morin - the river that runs through the pretty village of Crécy-la-Chapelle - a small blue-painted stall invites you to enjoy a coffee while browsing in the bookshop: it's the Crécy-la-Chapelle (77) bookshop. [Read more]
Unusual: take part in feeding and meet Humboldt penguins at Parrot World (77)
At Parrot World, the animal park in Crécy-la-Chapelle, our carers invite you and your family to meet the penguins and enjoy a special moment with these animals from the other side of the world. [Read more]
Sleep in an Amazon jungle surrounded by parrots at Parrot World in the Paris region
Did you know that there's an immersive wildlife park in the Paris region that transports you straight to the Amazon? At the heart of Europe's largest aviary, you can even sleep among parrots, ibises and even jaguars! We invite you to spend a night in the Parrot Word lodges. [Read more]
How about a trip to Crécy-la-Chapelle this summer?
Dates and Opening Time
From July 8, 2024 to December 31, 2027
Location
Crécy-la-Chapelle - Town hall
5 Rue du Général Leclerc
77580 Crecy la Chapelle
Discover Crécy-la-Chapelle (77), a bucolic village on the banks of the Grand Morin river
Parrot World, Île-de-France's immersive animal park: what's new for 2024
The Moulin Jaune and its remarkable gardens
Loc'Adventure: a canoe trip along the Grand Morin in Crécy-la-Chapelle (77)
Country Park: the Crécy-la-Chapelle (77) campsite, for a weekend in the countryside
