Égreville: Garden Art, History and Golf

In Égreville, garden art, architectural history and outdoor activities offer different starting points for a stay. The Bourdelle Garden Museum, the Château, the Church of Saint Martin and La Halle d'Egreville each add their own historical or cultural note. Hiking and golf are also on offer, with the marked Egreville – Le bois de la Brandelle route and Golf des Bruyères. If you’re looking for a hotel, these highlights can help you decide what kind of trip you’d like to take.

Sculpture and Château History

The Bourdelle Garden Museum displays its sculptures in a 7,000 m² garden inspired by Art Deco. The museum includes 58 monumental sculptures and also exhibits bronzes by Antoine Bourdelle. The garden’s size and design give the site a clear focus on art, while the monumental works add another dimension to the museum. When planning your trip, sculpture and garden design stand out as a theme alongside historic architecture.

The Château in Égreville is listed in France’s Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments (I.S.M.H.). It is privately owned and cannot be visited. In 1899, Massenet bought the Château in Égreville and had it restored again. Les Champarts et la Recette were formerly the Château’s farm buildings; their main section dates from the 15th century.

Church, Belfry and Market Hall

The Church of Saint Martin was rebuilt in the 15th century after being damaged during the Hundred Years’ War. Its belfry has its own history: it formerly served as a watchtower, was added to the church in the 16th century and became its main entrance. This sequence distinguishes the rebuilding after war damage from the later alteration of the entrance. The church is not accessible during services or private events. La Halle d'Egreville replaced an earlier market hall at the end of the 15th century, after it was destroyed in the fire of 1282.

Hiking Route and Golf

Egreville – Le bois de la Brandelle is a marked hiking route. Yellow markings by Codérando indicate the trail. It first runs along the edge of the forest, then through woodland along the Noues valley. The transition from forest edge to woodland takes the route through two successive types of landscape and offers a different focus from the historic buildings in town.

Golf des Bruyères has a 9-hole course measuring 2,393 m and a 1,112 m pitch-and-putt course approved under international FIPPA rules. The two options can be distinguished by course format and stated length. Golf des Bruyères is open to the public and no licence is required. Check the current operating conditions before travelling.

When planning your activities, you can compare the options by their different features: the hiking route is defined by its yellow markings and surroundings, while the golf courses can be compared by their formats and lengths.

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