Crécy-la-Chapelle, Historic commune in Seine-et-Marne department, France.
Crécy-la-Chapelle spans 115.78 square kilometers along the Grand Morin river, featuring elevations ranging from 45 to 157 meters above sea level with limestone terrain supporting traditional architecture.
Founded as a medieval settlement in the 12th century, the commune preserves the collegiate church Notre-Dame-de-Crécy-la-Chapelle designated as a historical monument in 1846 with remarkable western portal tympanum.
Known as the 'Venice of Brie' for its canal network and stone houses, the town hosts cultural events around its monuments while maintaining strong artistic heritage linked to painter Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot.
Governed by Mayor Christine Autenzio serving until 2026, the commune uses postal code 77580 and offers rail connectivity to Paris through Chelles station for approximately 4,881 residents.
The town features a 19th-century belfry constructed atop a 12th-century tower, creating a distinctive architectural layering that illustrates centuries of continuous historical development and preservation efforts.
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