The place was already mentioned at the very beginning of the 12th century under the name Capella Igerii. Located on a south-facing hillside, at the foot of which flows the Vallière river, La Chapelle-Iger is a village of 170 inhabitants bordering Rozay-en-Brie, with a rich heritage and a beautiful environment. Its houses are grouped around the beautiful church of Saint Leger, a church whose bell tower was demolished in 1922 due to obsolescence, and the town hall, installed in the old village school. Below the latter, we discover a recent wooden covered market flanked by large chestnut trees. You will find three interesting historical buildings along the main road of the village, located at the foot of the hillside: a foot bath (19th century), a wash house and a fountain (14th century). The foot bath of La Chapelle-Iger is the largest in the department. This equipment was used as a drinking trough for the herds, but also for washing livestock, mainly cattle. It was restored and developed in 1998. It was originally used for washing animals and as a watering place. As for the public wash house where women used to wash their clothes, it was in use until the end of the 1970s. The fountain and the public wash house were restored in 1993. The commune is home to the Château de Champgueffier and its large park.  It is one of the prestigious historic monuments of Val Briard which is hired for weddings and other events. A hiking trail (yellow markings) of Coeur de la Brie Circuit of 13 km (count 3 hours of walking) starts from the village centre at the spot of an artwork named Les coteaux capelligérois. Besides, you can walk pleasantly on the banks of the rivulets. La Chapelle-Iger keeps a lively agriculture around cereal cultivation and forestry.

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