Crécy-la-Chapelle

Crécy- la -Chapelle is a commune with 4250 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Seine- et- Marne in the Île- de -France region; it belongs to Arrondissement Meaux and the Canton of Crécy- la -Chapelle.

Geography

The city is situated on the banks of the River Grand Morin.

Districts: Crécy Bourg, Montbarbin, Serbonne, La Chapelle, Libernon, Mongrolle, Ferolles, Mont Audier Neighbouring communities Bouleurs, Villiers -sur- Morin, Couilly -Pont -aux -Dames, Voulangis, Guérard, Maisoncelles -en- Brie

History

The municipality of Crécy- la -Chapelle was formed on October 1, 1972 from the communities of Crécy -en- Brie and La -Chapelle -sur- Crécy. The name of Crécy occurs for the first time in the 7th century as a Criscecus, Crideciacavico or Creciacum. In the 9th century, the first fortress was built (see County Crécy ).

Demographics

  • INSEE: Population development of Crecy -la -Chapelle 1962-1999

Attractions

  • Collegiate Church of Notre -Dame-de - l'Assomption

Twinning

Arrondissement of Meaux Cantons of France Postal codes in France Couilly-Pont-aux-Dames
206510
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