Rumont
Rumont is a small, historic village in Seine-et-Marne, part of the Île-de-France region and located within the Gâtinais français Regional Natural Park. Perched on a limestone hill, Rumont is known for its scenic charm and rich history.
The village’s history is closely tied to the Montliart family, who held noble titles here since the 15th century. The title “Marquis of Rumont” was established in 1657 under Charles de Montliart. Traces of this legacy remain in the village's architecture, especially its church and castle ruins.
The Church of Rumont dates back to the 13th century. It features a single nave with pointed windows, a flat choir with high ogival windows, and a wooden grille separating the choir from the nave. The Montliart coat of arms appears on a keystone in the choir, while stone tombs inside indicate past burials of the village’s nobles. Over the centuries, renovations, like adding a plaster coat to walls, may have concealed earlier artwork.
Nearby, the remains of the village’s castle can be visited. Originally composed of three pavilions joined by wings, most of the castle was dismantled by the 20th century. Only part of the left wing remains today, preserved by local residents.
Rumont is also home to a dolmen—a Neolithic tomb known as the “Pierre l’Ormoise,” possibly named for elm trees that grew nearby. Discovered in the 19th century, the dolmen is still largely intact and serves as a testament to the area’s ancient past.