Discover La Queue-en-Brie

Saint-Nicolas Church, the remains of the Tour médiévale and the washhouse on Rue Jean Jaurès offer different historical points of interest. Outdoors, the Parc départemental des Marmousets and the Morbras riverside promenade each offer a distinct focus. Consider which of these themes you want to shape your stay before narrowing down your options.

Building history and historic sites

Several construction phases can be distinguished at Saint-Nicolas Church: the choir dates from the 13th century, the bell tower from the 16th century, and the nave was rebuilt in the 17th century. This brings different periods of construction together in one building. If you are interested in the development of historic architecture, this chronology offers a specific point of comparison, rather than assigning the church to a single period.

The church’s furnishings can also be dated. Inside, it preserves a 15th-century holy water font, 16th-century vault corbels and a stone statue of Saint Nicholas, also from the 16th century. Together with the construction phases, these features offer a view of the church across several periods: its architecture and furnishings do not all date from the same era. Access to the church interior may depend on service arrangements, so coordinate any visit with them.

The remains of the Tour médiévale offer a different historical perspective: they are important evidence of the history of the medieval fortified residence and are partly protected as a Monument historique. Unlike the church, where the construction phases are the focus, this perspective leads to the history of the fortified residence.

The washhouse on Rue Jean Jaurès was built in the 19th century, adding a building from a later period to the historical picture. The “Balade dans le Haut-Val-de-Marne” route passes through the centre of La Queue-en-Brie and then along Rue Jean Jaurès to the washhouse. If you plan to follow this route during your stay, check for local changes to the route information. This adds a 19th-century landmark to the buildings and remains.

In the “village” area, the Parc des impressionnistes is set within a 19,000 m² park. It was once a favourite spot of the painter Henri Rouart and his friend Edgar Degas. If you plan to visit the park, check access in advance.

Nature and outdoor activities

The Parc départemental des Marmousets has been designated an Espace Naturel Sensible since 2013 and offers hiking on foot as well as mountain biking. These are two different activities to consider when planning your day. Check the site’s current rules before visiting; trail conditions may vary.

The Morbras offers a different connection with nature. The river runs in a natural state between La Queue-en-Brie and the Parc départemental du Morbras in Ormesson-sur-Marne. A riverside promenade along the Morbras invites visitors to discover the local flora and fauna between La Queue-en-Brie and Ormesson-sur-Marne. The focus differs between these places: the Morbras is notable for its natural state, while the promenade offers the chance to discover local flora and fauna. Check trail conditions in advance, as they may vary.

Discover more destinations: Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, Orly, Charenton-Le-Pont, Créteil, Santeny, Alfortville, Bonneuil-Sur-Marne, Boissy-Saint-Léger

For the overview of the wider area: Val-De-Marne.