Nemours

This charming medieval town, surrounded by the waters of the Loing, invites the visitor to stroll through its historic centre. Nemours has a rich and varied cultural, historical and natural heritage.

The Petits-Fossés, a 2 km long artificial river arm built in the Middle Ages to protect against invasion, surrounds the heart of the town. Embellished with bridges and wash houses, they border the former Couvent des Récollets which dates from the 17th century.

The imposing medieval castle, classified as a historic monument, is one of the oldest preserved city castles in the Ile-de-France. Although it has been transformed over the centuries, it has survived in a more or less intact state. It houses temporary exhibitions, partly supported by its own collection of almost 20,000 works of art. 

The beauty of the Church of St. Jean Baptiste, nestled near the Grand Bridge, is enhanced by gardens along the river. 

The Ile de France Prehistory Museum retraces the major stages of prehistory and proto-history, from the earliest hunters to the first metallurgists.

The river stopover, an anchor point in the town, allows boaters to enjoy the tranquility of the Loing canal. It is 50 km long, has 19 locks and descends 35 metres to the Seine. Today, commercial traffic has decreased significantly, leaving room for river tourism. The towpath, which was once used by animals or men to pull boats before the invention of the motorboat, has become a place for walking or cycling. The route is part of the Eurovelo 3 "Pilgrims' Route", which runs from Trondheim in Norway to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.



The Forêt Communale de Nemours is a popular destination for hikers. Along the paths of the GR13, you can discover numerous viewpoints and rocks with unusual shapes and evocative names, such as the Tortoise, the Bibendum, the Monkey's Head, the Flying Rock...

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