Chamigny: Heritage and Nature on the Marne

Explore Chamigny through its distinctive cultural and natural attractions: the architecture of the Notre-Dame de la Cave crypt, Tanqueux as a historic hamlet, and the wetlands and woodland landscapes along the Marne. These different highlights can help you plan your stay before looking for a hotel in Chamigny.

Saint-Étienne Church and Crypt

Saint-Étienne Church, including its crypt, was protected as a French historic monument on February 6, 1981. The Notre-Dame de la Cave crypt had already been classified as a historic monument in 1845. These are two separate historic dates in the history of this building.

The crypt’s layout can also be described in concrete terms: sixteen columns are connected by shallow pointed arches, dividing the space into three naves. The number of columns and the division of the space give you a clear impression of its architecture. Before visiting, check the latest access information.

Tanqueux and Rural Heritage

Tanqueux is a historic hamlet that contributes to Chamigny’s landscape and heritage. Château de Tanqueux is said to have been built around 1760 to plans by the architect Saget des Louvières. The design described included an extensive park overlooking the Marne.

The Musée paysan et Jardin d'Arums offers another glimpse into rural life. Its collection comprises 1,200 items, including old farming equipment and objects from rural life. The Jardin d'Arums is set beside water-filled ditches near a former 13th-century manor house. It can be visited after the Musée paysan. If you plan to visit the museum and garden, check the latest access information in advance.

Wetlands and Nature on the Marne

On Île du Saussoy, the gradual silting up of a former branch of the Marne created an oxbow wetland. This habitat supports a wide variety of biodiversity. The island can be reached on foot or by bicycle along the banks of the Marne, near the SNCF bridge between Chamigny and Vaux. However, public access is limited and only possible during occasional openings. Contact the municipality about opening times before planning a visit.

Bois de la Bergette brings together wooded slopes, meadows and banks of the Marne in a varied natural setting, ideal for walks and discovering biodiversity. The ENS Bois de la Bergette, associated with La Ferté-sous-Jouarre and Chamigny, also includes the ruins of Château de la Bergette within its protected area. The old ruins serve as a hibernation site for bats.

Getting There and Planning Your Stay

La Ferté-sous-Jouarre station is the main public transport gateway to the area around Chamigny and is located a few kilometres from the municipality. It is served by Transilien line P and TER-Fluo trains. If you are travelling by train, check the timetables before your journey; service arrangements may change.

Your choice of stay may depend on your interests: history and architecture, a collection and garden, or natural settings and biodiversity. When planning, take the specific conditions at each destination into account: public openings on Île du Saussoy are only occasional, while the current timetable determines train journeys.

Discover more destinations: Mareuil-Lès-Meaux, Fontainebleau, Isles-Lès-Villenoy, Bray-Sur-Seine, Saint-Germain-Laval, Ferrières-En-Brie, Ocquerre, Varreddes.

For the broader travel overview: Seine-Et-Marne.