The market hall of Marigny-en-Orxois was built in the 12th century on the orders of the prior of the monks of Licy. It is considered one of the oldest market halls in France and was classified as a historic monument by decree of 7 February 1921.
History and Culture
The Château de Marigny-en-Orxois is a fortified house that was transformed over the centuries into a manor house used for agricultural and residential purposes. The Church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine in Marigny-en-Orxois contains a lectern in the shape of an eagle, which was classified as a movable historic object on 24 December 1912.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Marigny-en-Orxois directs their accommodation search specifically to the town.
In the immediate vicinity of Marigny-en-Orxois is the Château de Marigny-en-Orxois, a historic site. The Château de Gesvres de Crouy-sur-Ourcq is a château in the vicinity of Marigny-en-Orxois. Also nearby are the Château de Château-Thierry, a château, and the Musée Jean-Racine, a museum.
Nature
The ZNIEFF area “Bois de Vaux Richard et de Marigny en Orxois” covers 499 hectares and lies mainly in Marigny-en-Orxois. The Bois de Triquenique is designated as a sensitive natural area of the département (ENS) No. Sa 024.
The marly, gypsum-bearing subsoil of the Bois de Triquenique favours streams with a torrential character and gorges rich in ferns. The area also hosts an amphibian community that is remarkable for the region.
Markets
The Marché campagnard de Marigny en Orxois brings together 40 producers. Under the market halls of Marigny-en-Orxois, a country market with gardeners, charcuterie producers and cheesemakers takes place on the last Sunday of every month from March to December.
