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Saint-François-d'Assise is a commune in the French department of Seine-et-Marne, located in the Île-de-France region of France. The commune is situated in the northeastern part of the department, approximately 30 kilometers east of Paris. Its administrative center is the village of Saint-François-d'Assise, which gives the commune its name.

The history of Saint-François-d'Assise is intertwined with the agricultural development of the Brie region. Like many surrounding villages, its origins likely lie in a small rural settlement that gradually grew over centuries. The name Saint-François-d'Assise suggests a historical or religious connection to Saint Francis of Assisi, though the exact circumstances of this naming are not widely documented.

The commune's economy has traditionally been based on agriculture, with the fertile lands of Seine-et-Marne supporting the cultivation of cereals and other crops. In recent decades, the proximity to the Paris metropolitan area has also led to some suburbanization, with residents commuting to the capital for work.

The landscape of Saint-François-d'Assise is characterized by rolling fields and scattered woodlands, typical of the Brie plateau. The commune features a parish church, which often serves as a focal point for the local community, and a few hamlets that make up the administrative territory. Saint-François-d'Assise maintains a quiet, rural character, offering a contrast to the bustling urban environment of nearby Paris.