Flagy

Flagy is a small historic village located 10 km south of Montereau-Fault-Yonne, France.

History

Established as a fortified site in 1130 by King Louis VII, Flagy was built with a rectangular layout featuring seven parallel streets crossing the Orvanne River via bridges. The river’s flow was redirected to supply water to the village, and wells were installed in each street to provide drinking water, some of which remained in use until 1960. The village’s historic mill, constructed in the 13th century, still stands and represents the traditional architecture of the time.

Flagy’s underground passages, accessible on heritage days, linked storage cellars and served as refuges during invasions. The church, built between 1180 and 1225, has a unique weather vane featuring a rooster and a pig's head—a reminder of a local legend from the time of the Black Plague. Villagers from nearby areas sought help in Flagy but were turned away, allegedly leading to a symbolic punishment from the bishop.

Historically, Flagy thrived with fairs, markets, and a mix of local artisans, including blacksmiths, carpenters, and tailors. However, events like the Hundred Years’ War and the plague diminished its prosperity. The village experienced gradual modernization in the 20th century, with electricity, running water, and telephone access expanding. Today, with improved transportation, Flagy has become popular among new residents from nearby Paris, leading to new housing developments around the traditional village.

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Quick Links

Mairie de Flagy
5 Rue du Poêlon
01 60 96 64 18
flagy.fr

Weather
meteofrance.com

Services

Agriculture and natural resources

L'abeille De Flagy
Honey farm
9 bis Rue du Moulin Billard

Maraicher SCEA Du Lavoir
Truck farmer
11 Rue de l'Orvanne
auxlegumesdulavoir.com

Education and training

School
Preschool
11 Rue d'Épisy
flagy.fr

Food and dining

Chahine Pizza
Fast food restaurant
16 Rue Grande

Bistrot de l'Orvanne
Restaurant
5 Pl. de l'Église
01 64 32 54 06

Hospitality and tourism

Au Moulin de Flagy
Accommodation
2 Rue du Moulin
01 60 96 67 89
aumoulin.fr

Chateau de Bellefontaine
Accommodation
Chateau de Bellefontaine, Rue de Noisy
chateaudebellefontaine.com

Others

Lavoir sur l'Orvanne
Cultural landmark
77940 Flagy

Professional services

Emilie DHRAIEF - Conseillère immobilier Iad France
Real estate consultant
2 Rue du Moulin Billard
06 10 33 07 89
iadfrance.fr

Retail and consumer services

AC Games Store
Figurine shop
9 Rue des Bordes
07 68 14 59 62
acgamesstore.fr

Correia Luis
Lawn mower store
13 Rue d'Épisy
06 23 70 12 01

idcouture77
Sewing shop
2 Rue des Vignes Georget
06 38 90 25 20