Ury: Medieval Church and Equestrian Route

Ury can be explored during a stay from several different perspectives: the Église Saint-Martin represents medieval architecture, the Boucle équestre du Gâtinais follows an equestrian route through and around the village, and the Ferme des Moënes represents seasonal agriculture. The details below will help you distinguish local history, the route, and produce when planning your trip.

The Église Saint-Martin and its architectural history

The Église Saint-Martin is protected as a historic monument; it was listed by decree on 14 April 1926. Its main construction phase dates to the Middle Ages. It is visible from the road. Its distinctive features include a square bell tower with four corner gargoyles and a cornice decorated with crenellated motifs. These features provide specific points to look for: the tower’s square shape is accompanied by the four gargoyles at its corners, while the decorated cornice adds another accent. This makes it possible to consider the construction period and exterior design separately: the Middle Ages refers to the main construction phase; the tower, gargoyles, and cornice describe the architectural forms mentioned.

The Boucle équestre du Gâtinais around Ury

The Boucle équestre du Gâtinais reaches Ury after crossing the highway on a wide bridge. In Ury, it goes around the village and runs behind the cemetery. After Ury, it follows the edge of the Fontainebleau Forest, first alongside fields and then through wooded areas. The route therefore follows a clear sequence: crossing the highway, going around the village, and then moving from fields into woodland. When planning, this order helps distinguish the section in Ury from the landscape that follows. Hitching rails for six horses are indicated near the cemetery; hitching rails for six horses are also indicated on Chemin des Vergers. Check the condition of the hitching rails on site.

Agriculture and produce from the Ferme des Moënes

The Ferme des Moënes adds agricultural production in Ury to these experiences. The Garces family has been producing there for three generations. Their crops include seasonal organic vegetables and red fruits. The farm also raises free-range poultry, including chickens, guinea fowl, roosters, and festive poultry. They also make jams, syrup, juices, soups, rillettes, and prepared meals. The selection of poultry and produce may vary by season.

One practical detail concerns the Ferme des Moënes stand: it is open on Wednesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. on the forecourt of Bois-le-Roi station on Transilien Line R. This is a different location from the farm in Ury. Check the hours in advance, as the schedule may change.

A longer horseback riding experience in the Fontainebleau Forest

At Des Sabots dans la forêt, the experience includes 30 minutes of horse preparation, warm-up, and a safety briefing. This is followed by a one-and-a-half-hour ride in the Fontainebleau Forest; on returning, the horse is cared for. It is important to distinguish the durations: the 1.5 hours refers to the ride, while preparation, the briefing, and caring for the horse are also part of the experience. This makes it possible to consider this activity within its own time frame, without treating the duration of the ride as the total duration of the activity.

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