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Magny-le-Hongre

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Seine-et-Marne

The town of Magny-le-Hongre is located in Ile-de-France in the department of Seine-et-Marne, in the IV area of ​​Marne-la-Vallée.

Magny-le-Hongre offers a pleasant setting, close to Disneyland Paris in the Val d'Europe.

Obtaining the label Towns and Villages in Bloom recognizes the efforts of the municipality in terms of reception quality, respect for the environment and favoring social inclusion through the practice of gardening.

The name of the village appears for the first time in texts from the eighth century. The qualifier Gelding appears 1267. During the drafting of the custom of Paris in 1589, the Thomas Pillager, notary adviser and secretary of the King, controller of the hearing in Paris, is lord and lord of Bailly, Serris, Chatou, Magny le Hongre and Veres in part.

The town has a rich common heritage, which traces its history through the centuries. The church, the fountain and the St. Genevieve laundry are all monuments to visit during a stay in Magny-le-Hongre. So you can soak up the history of the town during a walk with family, couple or friends.

Geographical information

MunicipalityMagny-le-Hongre
Postcode77700
Tourism label
Latitude48.8629930 (N 48° 51’ 47”)
Longitude2.8148890 (E 2° 48’ 54”)
AltitudeFrom 65m to 135m
Surface area4.66 km²
Population9230 inhabitants
Density1980 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureMelun (54 km, 41 min)
Insee code77268
IntercommunalityCA Val d'Europe Agglomération
DepartmentSeine-et-Marne
RegionIle-de-France

Nearest cities & towns

Bailly-Romainvilliers2.3 km (6 min)
Montry3.5 km (7 min)
Serris4 km (7 min)
Saint-Germain-sur-Morin4.5 km (7 min)
Coupvray5.1 km (9 min)
Esbly5.2 km (8 min)
Couilly-Pont-aux-Dames5.2 km (9 min)
Chalifert5.3 km (8 min)
Chessy5.3 km (9 min)
Condé-Sainte-Libiaire5.3 km (9 min)
Coutevroult5.6 km (9 min)
Villiers-sur-Morin6.7 km (9 min)
Jossigny6.8 km (10 min)
Montévrain7 km (12 min)

Things to see and do

Magny-le-Hongre enjoys an ideal position close to the famous Disneyland Paris.

During your stay, take time to discover the St. Genevieve Magny-le-Hongre church. A church existed on the site of the present church since the eleventh century, built by the canons of St. Genevieve of Paris. It remains today no trace of the monument and successive repairs and building structures have erased its original style. Inside and outside the church dedicated to St. Genevieve were restored in recent years.

Other important heritage features of the town, the laundry and the Sainte-Geneviève fountain. This wash is considered one of the finest laundries Val d'Europe. It was restored in 1995. The laundry has a main pool surrounded by cobblestones and a second pool in a semicircle. May especially admire a statue of St. Genevieve, placed in a niche in a wall. We affirm the presence of a fountain in place in the eleventh century. She possess supernatural powers. Until 1880, there were many pilgrimages organized on January 3 (day of St. Genevieve). She still feeds the wash today.

The Magny-le-Hongre Peace workshop offers introductory pottery or bindery, ideal activity for all ages. The building, former barn in 1991, can be visited throughout the year.

Places of interest

Performance halls

Events and festivities

The town of Magny-le-Hongre organizes a weekly market every Saturday morning from 8 am to 13h in the hall on the square of the town hall.

In late June, Magny-le-Hongre awakens for the festival "the Magnitudes". This event is a desire to commune together two important events: the village festival and Magny Jazzy. This free outdoor music festival is held on the church square. On the program: entertainment, free concerts and restaurant on site. Inflatables and musical structures, as well as entertainment spaces for children make this festival a key event for the whole family.

In September, the team of peace shop organizes Magny-le-Hongre pottery market on the church square. On this occasion, you will meet various exhibitors potters and ceramists, but also discover the cooking Raku. Food available on site.

Weather

Monday 20 may
Min. 11°C - Max. 21°C
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Tuesday 21 may
Min. 14°C - Max. 19°C
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Wednesday 22 may
Min. 13°C - Max. 18°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Glass workshop at the Manufacture Arribas
Arts and Crafts24 € Condé-Sainte-Libiaire (4.1 km)
Canoe-kayak hire in the valley of painters
Sports sensations25 € to 40 € Crécy-la-Chapelle (6.7 km)
Parrot World - Immersive animal park
Nature and the great outdoors14 € to 18 € Crécy-la-Chapelle (9.5 km)
Skip-the-Line E-Ticket – Château de Vincennes
Culture and education13 € Vincennes (28 km)
Fast-track ticket to the Zoological Park de Paris (Vincennes Zoo)
Entertainment22 € Paris (29 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Historic trail in the town centre
Village visitEasy1:30La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (25 km)
Family discovery trail
Village visitEasy1:00La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (25 km)
La Barre Natural Forest Area
HikeEasy1:30La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (25 km)
Bergette Natural Forest Area
HikeEasy1:00La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (25 km)
Paris illuminations
Car itineraryEasy2:00Paris (34 km)

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