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Coulommiers
ℹ️Practical info — Coulommiers
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💡 Tips
- Visit the Commanderie des Templiers in the late afternoon for the best lighting on the historic facades.
- For the authentic local cheese, always ask for "lait cru" (raw milk) at the market.
- Free parking is usually easiest to find near the Parc des Capucins.
- Follow the Grand Morin riverbank to spot the appealing old washhouses.
🍽 Food
Creamier and thicker than Brie, find it at the Halle aux Fromages market.
Often sold alongside local cheeses, great for a tasting comparison.
Classic burgundy snails frequently featured in traditional French brasseries around the center.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Animated market under the covered hall, excellent for fresh regional produce.
Pedestrian street lined with independent boutiques and bakeries.
A sprawling, meticulously landscaped park with ruins and water features.
A peaceful pathway tracing the town's waterways.
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Coulommiers is located in the heart of the fertile Brie plateau in the east of Île-de-France. The town is world-famous for its cheese, Coulommiers, often referred to as the 'little brother of Brie.' The history of the town dates back to Gallo-Roman times, but its strategic importance grew in the Middle Ages under the Counts of Champagne. A significant historical heritage is the Commanderie des Templiers, one of the best-preserved Templar commanderies in northern France. The town is crisscrossed by the Grand Morin river and its numerous canals, earning it the nickname 'Little Venice of the Brie.' These waterways once powered numerous mills and served the tanning industry. Cultural life is enriched by the Parc des Capucins, created on the site of a former monastery and now housing the ruins of an abbey and a museum. Today, Coulommiers is an important administrative and economic center in eastern Seine-et-Marne, while preserving its traditional atmosphere through its famous weekly market and annual cheese and wine fair.
- Location: Île-de-France, France
- Top sights: Capucins Park · Templars' Commandery · Musée des Capucins
- Nearby: La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (15 km)
- Population: ~16.374
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 3 |
| Rain mm | 59 | 54 | 55 | 42 | 68 | 64 | 59 | 64 | 47 | 60 | 63 | 74 |
Geography
Facts
- Foundation of the Templar commandery: 12th century
- Area of the Parc des Capucins: 10 hectares
- Population: approx. 16,400
- Distance to Paris: 60 kilometers
- Altitude: 66 to 156 meters above sea level
- Weight of a standard Coulommiers cheese: 400 to 500 grams
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