La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, Administrative commune in Seine-et-Marne, France
Description
La Ferté-sous-Jouarre is a commune situated on the Marne River, positioned between Meaux and Château-Thierry roughly 50 kilometers east of Paris. The town serves as a transit point connecting these two neighboring areas in the Seine-et-Marne region.
History
The town received the Croix de Guerre in 1921, honoring its survival through World War I when German forces occupied the area and caused extensive damage through bombardments. This recognition marks a turning point in the town's recovery after wartime destruction.
Culture
The municipal services organize regular art exhibitions at local venues, presenting works from artists such as Rémy Dubibé and Anne-Juliette Deschamps throughout the year.
Practical
The town is walkable with main areas close together and easy navigation through the streets. Parking is available in the central area, making it simple to explore the surroundings on foot.
Did you know?
The area was once renowned for producing high-quality millstones from local stone that were distributed across France and Europe. This craft industry was a significant source of prosperity for the region and shaped its economic identity.
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Jouarre Abbey
2.5 km
Crypte Saint-Paul
2.5 km
Pont de Luzancy
5.1 km
La Ferté-sous-Jouarre memorial
777 m
Église Saint-Étienne de Chamigny
3.1 km
Freyssinets 5 Marnebrücken
4.1 km
La Ferté-sous-Jouarre synagogue
77 m
Town hall of La Ferté-sous-Jouarre
131 m
Croix de Jouarre
2.4 km
Town hall of Jouarre
2.5 km
Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul church in Jouarre
2.4 km
Église Saint-Martin de Sammeron
3.6 km
Église Saints-Germain-et-Leu de Luzancy
5.3 km
Église Saints-Jacques-et-Philippe de Reuil-en-Brie
1.6 km
Municipal Theatre
466 m
Crypte Saint-Paul
2.5 km
Église Saints-Denis-et-Étienne de La Ferté-sous-Jouarre
55 m
Ancien auditoire de l'abbaye Notre-Dame de Jouarre
2.5 kmChâteau de Tanqueux
2.1 kmLa Tour Romane
2.5 kmCryptes mérovingiennes & Musée briard
2.4 kmMemorial
4.8 kmWayside cross
3.1 kmMemorial, war memorial
3.1 kmGrande croix
2.4 kmMemorial
678 mMemorial
3.2 kmWar memorial, memorial
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