Commanderie de Coulommiers

The Commanderie de Coulommiers is a Templar commandery with several medieval buildings arranged within a walled courtyard north of the Loire. The complex includes a chapter house, chapel, dovecote, and underground passages dating from the 12th century.

The commandery was founded before 1173 and received major land grants from Count Thibaud III of Champagne in 1198, which strengthened Templar power in the region.

The medieval garden displays healing herbs and plants that were once grown here for daily use. You can see how people arranged their gardens and which plants mattered most to them.

The site is located at 1 Rue des Templiers and features well-preserved medieval architecture that you can explore on a walking tour. The underground passages are accessible but may require some care depending on current conditions.

The Commander's Tower reveals that Templars managed complex financial operations, not just military affairs. The tower shows how sophisticated the order's administrative structure truly was.

Location: Coulommiers

GPS coordinates: 48.82390,3.09451

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48