Ferrières-Fontenay: history and sights
Served by: Transilien R.
Did you know?
In the 9th century, Abbot Lupus of Ferrières made the Benedictine abbey of Ferrières-en-Gâtinais an active literary centre.
Anecdote
According to legend, Queen Anne of Austria came to pray at the abbey church to have a child: shortly afterwards she gave birth to the future Louis XIV, in 1638.
Around Ferrières-Fontenay
- Abbatiale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, 100 m away — An abbey church of the 12th-13th centuries, topped by a Romanesque bell tower.
- Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bethléem, 900 m away — An ancient chapel west of the abbey church, linked to the origins of the abbey.
- Maison des Métiers d'Art, 800 m away — A venue in the town centre showcasing Ferrières-en-Gâtinais's craft heritage.