Orly-Sur-Morin: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Orly-sur-Morin lies in the Petit Morin Valley. The Petit Morin is a winding river with a torrential flow; its section designated as a Natura 2000 site lies in an agriculturally shaped valley.

Those who choose Orly-sur-Morin as their destination and wish to rent a holiday apartment focus their accommodation choice on this location.

Landscape and Nature

The Petit Morin and the Ru de la Fonderie cross Orly-sur-Morin. The Natura 2000 site “Le Petit Morin de Verdelot à Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin” includes 11 habitats of Community interest. It is also home to the largest population of large copper butterflies (Lycaena dispar) in Île-de-France, as well as the second-largest population of yellow-bellied toads (Bombina variegata) in Île-de-France.

Culture and History

A local association is committed to preserving the pilgrimage to Saint Quentin in Orly-sur-Morin. The municipal library organises cultural events such as readings and film screenings in cooperation with the intermunicipal authority.

Documents on the history of Orly-sur-Morin explain the various operations carried out by British soldiers on 8 September 1914 around La Trétoire and Orly-sur-Morin, which contributed to the “Miracle of the Marne”.

Activities and Events

The Relais Pêche Nature in Orly-sur-Morin’s former railway station welcomes visitors throughout the year for various exhibitions and events. During opening hours, visitors can tour the Relais Pêche Nature and purchase a fishing permit.

The AAPPMA du Petit Morin offers fishing on Chemin Moulin du Pont in Orly-sur-Morin for participants aged 6 to 85.

The “Les tocards de Boitron” hiking trail begins at the Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Orly-sur-Morin. It crosses the Petit Morin and then follows a riverside path through woodland.

Transport

Orly-sur-Morin is served by a regular bus route between La Ferté-sous-Jouarre and Verdelot. The nearest railway stations for trains towards Paris are located in La Ferté-sous-Jouarre and Coulommiers.

Other destinations:Marne-La-Vallée, Châtenay-Sur-Seine, Veneux-les-Sablons, Coulommes, Montceaux-Lès-Provins, Paley, Rozay-en-Brie, Boutigny

For the higher-level travel overview: Seine-Et-Marne.