Wednesday 25 March at Crécy La Chapelle

Wednesday 25 March, Daniel will lead the walk at Crécy, "the Venice of the Brie".

Crécy was famous in medieval times for its international fairs and its 90 towers. The fairs and most of the towers are gone but the river, le Grand Morin, still waters the numerous canals which give the town much of its charm. The pre-impressionist painter Corot lived and worked here.

The walk will take us to nearby La Chapelle sous Crécy and its distinguished collegiate church, one of the high points of gothic architecture in the Ile de France.

Train from Gare de l'Est in Paris to the station of Crécy en Brie/La Chapelle.

• Departure Gare de l'Est 10:29 direction Meaux. Arrive Esbly 11:01.
• At Esbly, transfer (probably by bus) to Crécy en Brie/La Chapelle 11:20. Arrive 11:35.
• Return from Crécy-en-Brie 16:36. Arrival Gare de l'Est 17:27.

Remember to bring along water and some lunch as well as rain gear, sun gear (if necessary) and hats. We will walk through fields and woods and along the river, with some hills. It's a 3½ or 4 hour walk counting for bilingual snails.

Come and visit "la Venice briarde" in Spring. Just bring sturdy shoes and come with us for a lovely walk. Looking forward to seeing you on the hike, let me know if you are coming. > daniel.perot@free.fr