Fleury-en-Bière
Fleury-en-Bière is a small town in the Seine-et-Marne department, located southwest of Île-de-France and northeast of the Gâtinais region. It’s 15 kilometers from Melun and close to Fontainebleau, connecting it to the Paris area.
History
In 1550, Cosme Clausse, a notable secretary under King Henri II, bought Fleury's estate and constructed a new château. His family maintained and expanded it over generations. The Clausse family were influential figures, and their work included enlarging the château and adding architectural details, like a grand canal and intricate park inspired by Venetian styles. This château later passed through marriage to the Argouges family in the 18th century, who continued renovations, adding a tower and enhancing the park.
The town’s history stretches back to ancient ruins, once home to a priory established by the Abbey of Saint Victor in Paris. The village name combines “Adelice” (the name of its first lady) and “Biera,” meaning “the plain” in Celtic.
The town church, Notre-Dame de L'Assomption, built in the 12th and 13th centuries, has many historic artifacts, including medieval tombstones, a painted wooden tabernacle, and antique altars. Over time, the church has undergone various expansions and additions.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, Fleury added public amenities, including washhouses and water wells, still visible today. Four significant stone crosses mark the parish’s borders, symbolizing its religious heritage. In 1921, a war memorial was erected to honor local soldiers who died in World War I. Located near the château, it remains a central spot for remembrance ceremonies.
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Mairie de Fleury-en-Bière
6 Rue du Cardinal Richelieu
01 64 38 02 20
Weather
meteofrance.com
Services
Agriculture and natural resources
Water Tap
Drinking water fountain
Rue Passeroux
Ferme de Chalmont
Farm
2 Ham. de Chalmont
Fashion and lifestyle
Holistic Wellness Planque
Massage spa
2 rue du rebais
06 80 54 87 45
Government and public services
Parking de la Mairie de Fleury-en-bière
Parking lot
13B Av. des Sorbiers
La Poste Agence Communale
Post office
8 Rue du Cardinal Richelieu
localiser.laposte.fr
Health and medical services
Nat'Harmony & L'Univers des Sons Sacrés
Psychotherapist
2 Rue des Meuniers
01 60 88 16 53
lunivers-des-sons-sacres.fr
Hospitality and tourism
Chambres d'hôtes Au Pré Fleury
Accommodation
26 Rue du Loricard
06 74 41 52 38
chambres-hotes.fr
Fleury Cottage
Accommodation
24 Rue Montperret
fleurycottage.weebly.com
Pierres d'Histoire - Le Domaine de Fleury
Holiday apartment
2 Rue Cosme Clausse
01 84 83 04 00
pierresdhistoire.com
Pierres d'Histoire La Poterne du Château de Fleury
Holiday home
2 Rue Cosme Clausse
01 47 03 66 40
pierresdhistoire.com
Boutique Fulli de Fleury-en-Bière
Visitor center
Péage de Fleury-en-Bière, A6, 77630 Barbizon
08 06 00 40 04
fulli.com
Others
Défi Autisme
Association
33 rue de la forêt
01 89 70 53 59
defiautisme.com
Château de Fleury-en-Bière
Castle
2 Rue Cosme Clausse
chateaudefleury.com
Cimetière de Fleury-en-Bière
Cemetary
Rue Passeroux
Ecuries Les Pierres Arrachées
Horse boarding stable
D50
pension-chevaux.com
Aire de jeux
Playground
4 Rue des Passeroux
Religious places
Habert Paul
Catholic Church
2 Imp. du Parc
01 64 38 01 14
Église Notre-Dame de l'Assomption
Catholic Church
Rue de l'Église