Fericy: Church Art, Manor House and Trails

Féricy brings together sacred architecture, traces of local history and paths through the commune. Three walking routes currently cross the commune of Féricy. The Balade à Féricy takes you through Féricy, covers 5.4 kilometres and takes about one hour and 30 minutes. It is not marked. The duration is a guide for estimating the time required; the lack of route markers is a separate point to consider when planning.

Church Art and Visiting Information

The Église Sainte-Osmanne was built in the 12th century and classified as a historic monument in 1930. Its stained-glass windows were made between 1532 and 1540 in a Parisian workshop. They depict episodes from the New Testament and hagiographic scenes featuring the church’s patron saints. The windows therefore belong to a later historical period than the medieval building.

The church can be seen from the outside. It is normally closed to the public; visits are possible by prior appointment. On the second Saturday of each month, it is open before the service. For planning purposes, two options are therefore available: a visit by appointment or the monthly opening period before the service.

The Source Sainte-Osmanne is in the courtyard of the Domaine de la Salle. In the 16th century, it was dedicated to Saint Osmanne and subsequently became a place of pilgrimage. Its religious history is therefore tied to this dedication and the pilgrimage tradition that followed.

Domaine de la Salle and Natural Features

The Domaine de la Salle includes a 9-hectare park that is open to the public. The present-day manor house was built in 1838 in the neoclassical style and has four storeys. The town is thus home to a medieval church and a much later manor house, two buildings from distinct historical periods.

The Domaine is also home to a sycamore maple classified as a remarkable tree in the Seine-et-Marne département. Another tree formation can be found at the mare aux merisiers in the Bois de Saint Denis, in the Barbeau state forest: there, 23 bald cypresses form a single canopy. The natural features differ in form—a single classified tree at the Domaine and a group of cypresses in the forest.

Local History and Regional Produce

The Pont de Vallerand in Féricy was built in 1844. The Lavoir de la Fontaine Ory dates from the 19th century and was recently restored. The Pont de la Girafe owes its name to the excitement caused in 1827 by the arrival of the first giraffe to reach France; it had been given to Charles X. The three structures thus reflect different aspects of local history: a bridge with a known construction date, a restored washhouse and a bridge whose name has a historical backstory.

A regional product is also part of the local scene: Les Ruchers des Cours-Doux sells organic honey harvested in the region directly from the farm. If you would like to include a culinary connection alongside church art and architectural history when choosing your stay, this honey offers a specific point of interest.

Discover more destinations: Tousson, Chamigny, Villeneuve-Sous-Dammartin, Château-Landon, Saint-Germain-Laval, Coutevroult, Champagne-Sur-Seine, Machault

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