Chailly-en-Brie, Rural commune in Seine-et-Marne department, France.
Chailly-en-Brie covers 117.36 square kilometers with elevations ranging from 72 to 159 meters above sea level, featuring diverse landscapes including fertile plains and forests rich with natural springs.
The village derives its name from CALAGUM, a strategic stopping point on important Gallo-Roman roads, which was gradually abandoned after invasions following the Roman peace period.
The Saint-Médard church, built in the 13th century and modified in the 16th century, houses 15th-century wall frescoes and a 14th-century stone statue representing Christ.
The commune is led by Mayor Sebastien Corbisier for the 2023-2026 term and has 1,557 residents called Caïbotins according to the 2022 census.
Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, renowned naturalist and founder of the menagerie at the botanical garden, served as mayor between 1816 and 1820 and owned two local castles.
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