La Ferté-Alais

Built between the eleventh and the twelfth century, the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption today enjoys a ranking Historical Monument. In Gothic style, it sits on the remains of an ancient building which there are some traces like the exterior buttresses. Beautiful example of transition between the Romanesque and early Gothic, it also reveals an English clock fifteenth century.

It is also possible to discover the ruins of the Church of St. Peter built in the late tenth century, or the ancient walls of the castle of the twelfth century. Passing through the town, be sure not to admire the priory of the abbey Morigny, the porch of the course of the Angel of the fourteenth century or the medieval old houses downtown with their vaulted cellars.

A wash house renovated nineteenth century is also visible in the streets of the city, like a lime kiln in the second half of the nineteenth and a beautiful town hall, which was originally used to house the Duke of Orleans.

Located in a region known as the land of a thousand glades and sandstone, the town has no shortage of places to walk, with several marked hiking trails like the GR 11 trail or carriers. It is also possible to discover the Grange aux Moines, an educational farm dedicated in particular to the preservation of species.

The market is held every Wednesday and Saturday morning.

In early April, the Carte Blanche festival to an instrument is an opportunity to witness unique concerts.

Concerts are held in June for the Music Day.

Fireworks and a ball are held in mid-July for the national holiday.

In September, on the occasion of the Heritage Days, the town offers artists journey to discover local works.

A Christmas market with entertainment takes place in December.