The Musée des Transports Urbains de France displays 70 vehicles in a themed and chronological exhibition. Anyone considering Chelles as a travel destination may want to find a holiday apartment. Chelles is connected to the Transilien Line P and RER E.
Culture and History
The Musée des Transports Urbains de France also features a metro driving simulator and a model of a tram network.
The Église Saint-André was first mentioned in the 12th century and stands on the site of a Merovingian cemetery dating from the 6th century. Its choir and chapels date from the 13th to the 15th century, while the nave was rebuilt in the 18th century.
The Fort de Chelles was built between 1876 and 1879 to monitor the Marne Valley and the railway line. In 2007, it was rehabilitated as part of the redevelopment of Montagne de Chelles; this redevelopment included a park dedicated to walking.
Nature
The Réserve naturelle régionale des îles de Chelles is located on the Marne. It consists of a chain of islands and islets with a total area of 5 ha and serves as a refuge for flora and fauna amid an urban environment.
53 bird species have been observed in the Réserve naturelle régionale des îles de Chelles, including 17 breeding species.
Mont Guichet offers interesting views of the Marne Valley and the town of Chelles. A walk along its slope allows visitors to observe some of the animal and plant species found there.
Activities
Chelles Canoë Kayak is a sports club for learning and improving canoeing and kayaking in white water.
Parc du Vieux Moulin has a children's playground and an 18-hole mini-golf course.
“La grande traversée” is a hiking route that runs from north to south through the Paris–Vallée de la Marne area. It passes through the streets of Chelles and then follows the Marne.
