"Lagny-sur-Marne" Lagny by tiabunna

Lagny Travel Guide: 8 reviews and 16 photos

Bridges over the Marne, Lagny (toward Paris)

A pleasant day trip from Paris

Some many years ago in Canberra, we became friends with a French couple and their family. We’ve stayed in touch since they returned to France and catch up when visiting each other’s country. Our friends now have moved to the town of Lagny-sur-Marne, a very pleasant place with a population of about 20,000, situated some 30km east of Paris on the Marne River. It was a foregone conclusion that we’d visit them while in France.

Lagny goes back to mediaeval times, when it would have been a rural village: now it is part of the commuter area around Paris. This won’t be a large page, but I hope it gives some feel for a very pleasant area, so near to a major metropolis, yet so different – and worthy of a visit.

Pros and Cons

Pros:A very pleasant place
Cons:None noticeable
In a nutshell:Very habitable

Intro Updated Nov 5, 2007
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Reviews (8)

Lagny houses Favorites (3)

I may be wrong, because we didn’t tour the streets of Lagny extensively, but it reminded me a little of small towns in... more travel advice

One of Lagny’s Main Streets Favorites (3)

Every town needs at least one main street – The “Rue du Chemin de Fer” is one of Lagny’s. Doesn’t it look intriguing? I... more travel advice

Old fortification ruins Favorites (3)

Long, long ago in the dark ages, an Irish monk by the name of St Fursy began the old Abbey of Saint-Pierre in what... more travel advice

Getting there was half the fun! Transportation (1)

We had made arrangements with our friends that we would meet them at a certain time at the Lagny railway station. No... more travel advice

Sports & Outdoors (2)
See All Fancy going fishing?

Things to Do (2)
See All Boating on the Marne

Comments (13)

Mikebb Nov 15, 2009 at 7:10 PM Report Abuse

Hi George, researching 2010 trip to Europe. Will take Paris apartment for 7days and looking for day trips(train). Any other recommendations?
TheWanderingCamel Jul 12, 2009 at 4:07 AM Report Abuse

If I hadn't known you were in France, this page could have described a day out from London along the Thames (real Ratty territory) ...even down to the hassles of getting there!
lynnehamman Apr 2, 2009 at 5:42 AM Report Abuse

French villages always look so quaint & charming- as does Lagny. The river looks beaut. I had a laugh reading your transport tip- THAT is what happens sometimes in India when catching trains! LOL!
mvtouring Apr 7, 2008 at 11:01 PM Report Abuse

Could go here I suppose on day trip, but what if I get lost ;-)
Kuznetsov_Sergey Nov 29, 2007 at 1:55 AM Report Abuse

I hope that TV-news which we watch these days from Paris surbubs and area don't touch Lagny - beautiful medivial town where your friends live. Thanks George for the virtual tour!
globetrott Nov 25, 2007 at 3:23 PM Report Abuse

Boating on the river Marne is a great adventure for sure, I always wanted to do something similar on the french canals !
Daja123 Nov 25, 2007 at 1:13 PM Report Abuse

How interesting stories and photos from smal village close to big Paris. I enjoy looking at it.
Trekki Nov 23, 2007 at 10:45 AM Report Abuse

Haha, yes, I am smiling too about your train experience. This happens everywhere I think, here, too. This looks like a pleasant trip you had, seeing friends in this cute village. Haha, I have an appartment to mess around in :-)
deecat Nov 13, 2007 at 3:18 PM Report Abuse

What a lovely page, George. Delightful village, excellent tip about the train [I'm smiling], and the photos are wonderful.
Pawtuxet Nov 7, 2007 at 5:04 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for sending along a bit of small town life...you know I love these little villages. Stone house is a charmer...along with your "leafy walk".