Corbeil-Essonnes – Melun
Shortly after Corbeil-Essonnes, at Le Coudray-Montceaux, impressive view from the giant lock.
At the edge of Gâtinais Park, the route becomes more peaceful and bucolic. It passes in front of the former power station of the Leroy wallpaper factory, which has been converted into a cultural centre, and leads to Melun, whose historic centre is located on Île Saint-Etienne.
27 km
2h40
medium
easy
Brie
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Itinerary Eurovelo3, recommended by CTE
Information Tab :
- From Corbeil-Essonnes RER-D <=> Paris, Malesherbes, Melun, Juvisy, Villeneuve-St-Georges, Villiers-Le-Bel
- From Melun TER <=> Paris, Fontainebleau, Nemours, Montargis, Sens
- RER-D <=> Corbeil-Essonnes, Juvisy, Creil.
Markets :
- Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry, Sunday morning
- Le Coudray-Montceaux, Saturday morning
- Melun, 4 markets Wed./Thu./Sat. and Sunday mornings.
Mustsee Tab :
Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry :
- former Leroy wallpaper factory and its historic 26-colour machine
- Le Coudray-Montceaux, superb view from the giant lock, accessible by bicycle.
Boissise-le-Roi : listed church of Saint-Denis
Dammarie-les-Lys :
- ruins of the royal abbey of Notre-Dame-du-Lys
- Soubiran Castle Park (animal farm)
Melun :
- Saint-Étienne Island, Notre-Dame Collegiate Church and Saint-Aspais Church
- town hall
- birthplace of Jacques-Amyot
- municipal museum
- Gendarmerie Museum (opening in 2015)
- industrial site of the French Pharmaceutical Cooperation (1946).
Nearby :
- French Gâtinais Regional Nature Park
- Rougeau Regional Forest
- Seine-Port: charming village
- Vaux-le-Vicomte : French-style château and park.
Addresses Tab :
Boissise-le-Roi : leisure center
Melun : sale of Brie de Melun; this fruity-flavored cheese is showcased at Jacky Boussion’s, a cheesemaker and member of the Brotherhood of Knights of Brie de Melun.
