Treuzy-Levelay
Treuzy-Levelay is a rural commune in Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France, within the Paris Basin and the scenic Lunain Valley. It’s near Fontainebleau, 9 km from Nemours. The village's history spans from ancient times, when Celts used local iron for weapons, through the Middle Ages, when it was part of several estates, including the Abbey of La Joye. In the 17th century, a brick factory was established, and by the 18th century, viticulture and local crafts became prominent.
A major moment for the village came in 1903, when it was renamed Treuzy-Levelay by presidential decree. Key 20th-century events include the mobilization of 1914, the arrival of electricity in 1927, and the first telephone line installed in the grocery store in 1921. Treuzy-Levelay also endured hardships during WWII, with the 1940 exodus and life under occupation, along with the development of a water distribution system in 1941.
One unique landmark is the "Roche à Blain" menhir, a stone used in old toothache rituals, where people would nail an iron pin into it after “curing” a tooth. Although some suggest it references the ancient god Belenos, it is more likely named after a local family. Treuzy-Levelay commemorated its heritage in 1993 with a village photo and a document recording 20th-century life, now archived in Seine-et-Marne’s records.