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Centuries ago, our ancestors discovered how to harness the power of the elements – which, while helpful and useful, could also be a threat as untamed natural forces – for various purposes, thus eliminating the need for human or animal muscle power. A good example of the engineering skills of earlier generations are mills like these: the heavy millstones, used for grinding grain or pressing oil, could be powered by wind or – as in this case – water.

A large and beautiful square with a church and a café. A town with pretty houses. Quiet, very quiet, but ideal for a mid-trip break!

Located a few steps from a bend in the Grand Morin, the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption, in the former hamlet of La Chapelle-sur-Crécy, is reputed to be the second most beautiful church in Brie. Just after the imposing Saint-Etienne Cathedral in Meaux Built in the 13th century, it has unique architectural elements such as an apse vault composed of 12 branches that gives a lot of lightness to the interior of the building. With a total height of 19m under the keystone, the walls of the building have three successive rows of windows and stained glass windows, giving the interior of the building an incomparable luminosity. Located on the edge of the old Nationale 34, the royal road, the Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption still dominates the valley of the Grand Morin and the small washhouse of the Vaudessard stream. Rarely open to the public, even if its interior remains visible, it occasionally serves as a concert hall.

As you enter Villeneuve-Le-Comte, you will come across the historic Church of Notre-Dame de la Nativité. This impressive Romanesque church, dating back to the 12th century, has a stunning Romanesque façade and a beautifully preserved interior. As you explore the church, you will be captivated by the intricate stone carvings, colorful stained glass windows, and peaceful atmosphere.

Small square serving as a meeting place for many cyclists opposite the church and next to a small fountain

I went back in March 2024 and actually saw, up close, the pantry. As for the huge oak tree... squeak! 😢 Major forestry work nearby.

Nice perspective of the emblem of the former oil activity with its church.

Collegiate Notre Dame de Crecy-la-Chapelle has been a historical monument since 1846. This sumptuous building, in the Gothic style, was built in the 13th century.