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Walk to see the magnificent alabaster coast of Etretat. The Upstream and Downstream gates, the famous hollow needle where Arsène Lupin is said to have hidden his treasure, the Manneporte. Magnificent views of the cliffs and superb beaches. The walk skirts the Etretat cliffside golf course and the protected nature reserve.

A very beautiful little walk in the Glicourt valley. A beautiful valley to discover in spring, full of flowers: daffodils, hyacinths and other wildflowers. It is not uncommon to see deer grazing in the meadows or little squirrels racing through the trees. This walk offers views of the Château de la Vauvaye and the beautiful Mahomet estate.

Hike to visit Varengeville-sur-Mer. You will see some magnificent properties along the way. A remarkable site for its beauty, it is known for its marine cemetery where Georges Braque, designer of a stained-glass window in the church, Georges de Porto-Riche, Albert Roussel and Jean Francis Auburtin are buried, among others. Claude Monet painted some beautiful pictures here. The two small woods, Bernouville and Les Communes, are worth a detour. Alternative route available in practical information.

A lovely walk in the Eaulne valley and on the Grèges plateau with beautiful views of the valley. Departure near the mill and the river, swimming possible. Visit to Ancourt and Martin Église. Pass through the Arques National Forest.

Walk in the Bois de Pimont, a small part of the Eawy Forest. A forest of magnificent beech trees, including the Martine Beech. Return via the Béthune Valley, following the Avenue Verte, a former railway line linking Dieppe to Forges.

The hike takes you to the ruins of Arques-la-Bataille Castle, where you can enjoy magnificent panoramic views of the three valleys below thanks to its privileged location. You can also visit the small village of Martigny, with its beautiful houses, priory and rivers. This hike ends with a visit to the Varenne ponds and the Arques-la-Bataille water sports centre.

Hike to discover the fortified farm of La Valouine, a listed historical monument built in 1602. The route largely follows route 23, the "Circuit des Antipodes", and the red and yellow marked long-distance hiking trail.

Hike in the forest of Arques la Bataille, a beautiful beech forest. Pass by the Saint-Étienne pyramid or obelisk to enjoy the magnificent panorama of the Arques valley. Part of the path is no longer maintained ( see the Dieppe news article). In the meantime, I suggest an alternative route starting from point (11).

Short hike in the heart of the Eawy forest. This educational hike starts at the Jardin du Roi de Rome. It passes through the Chemin des Écoliers. This circuit allows you to discover around thirty different species of trees. We will also discover the Carcahoux. The walk will take us to the Puits Merveilleux, and we will cross the Allée des Limousins. Please note: the path between the (1) and (2) has practically disappeared, so you will have to go off-trail, but keep heading north.

Hike starting from Eyguiéres, with its two fountains at Les Bormes and Gillouse.Walk in the Défens d’Eyguiéres, with beautiful views of the ruins of Roquemartine Castle, the Durance Valley and, in fine weather, Mont Ventoux.Visits to the Calès Caves are prohibitedReturn via the olive groves of the Défens d'Eyguières.__Warning! Due to the site’s geology (mollasse, which is crumbly) and its cliffs, certain areas are dangerous.There is currently a local by-law prohibiting access to these areas. Please take great care__

Hiking in the Alpilles, starting from the Eyguières bullring. A quiet start among olive trees and cicadas at the foot of the Opies. You'll discover the old Romanière sheep pens. The ascent starts on a beautiful path through the maquis and ends with a little climb to finish at the Tour de Guet where a magnificent 360° view awaits you. You can also visit the vestiges of Villa Gallo Romaine.

Hike in the Petit Luberon, after visiting the Sainte Cécile garden and the old medieval village. The first part is very steep with a tricky section on a ledge, but it is doable and should not be attempted in wet weather.

Hike in the countryside around Saint-Martin-le-Gaillard. Varied landscapes with beautiful views of the Yères valley and picturesque paths.

A lovely walk in the Triage massif, part of the 9,300-hectare Eu forest. This forest was once owned by the Orléans family. A majestic forest composed mainly of beech trees. The hike takes you past the Quesne au Loup and the Pierre Bise. On the way back, we have a magnificent view of the valley overlooking the town of Incheville and the forest.

A pleasant hike starting from Martin-Église, a charming village crossed by the Eaulnes river, with pretty houses to discover along the way. You can take a short detour to explore its natural area. Pass through the magnificent Arques forest with its beech trees. Descend into the Varenne valley and its ponds, with lovely views. Return through the Arques forest via the Obelisk.

This lovely little walk will allow you to discover the banks of the Saâne before it flows into the sea. Discover Varengeville-sur-Mer and its charming houses. Pass close to the Manoir d'Ango. Stroll through the woods of Les Moutiers de Vasterival and Sainte-Marguerite. Don't miss the church of Varengeville with its stained glass windows by Braque and its marine cemetery.

This hike allows you to visit the ruins of Château d'Arques and enjoy magnificent panoramic views of the three surrounding valleys thanks to its privileged location. Pass by the Varenne ponds and the superb Pont de Pierre bridge. Return via the Arques Forest and its magnificent beech trees.

Hike in the magnificent Eawy forest. Mainly the Basses and Hautes Brehoulles and Hoquet mountain ranges. Pass by the Rêves de Bisons bison farm, where with a little luck you may catch a glimpse of these magnificent animals.

This short hike takes you to discover the plains around Veules-les-Roses and, of course, the magnificent discovery trail of France's smallest river: the Veules.

A short hike, half in the city and half in the countryside, to discover Dieppe, its seafront, its marina with its two bridges, the Ango lift bridge and the Colbert swing bridge, both of which are Dieppe landmarks. Visit the town centre and the Grande Rue, the salt well and the famous café "Les Tribunaux". Pass through Puys, where Alexandre Dumas père died, and its beach. Hike along the cliffs and César's Camp.

A short countryside walk, starting from Sept-Meules on the banks of the Yères. We walk along the edge of the Forest of Eu and pass through Le Mesnil Réaume. Place Motte is the perfect spot for a short break, and we return to Sept-Meules with a view over the Yères valley.

A lovely walk through the Varenne ponds. Pass through Torcy-le-Petit to enter the Eawy Forest. Return to Saint-Aubin-le-Cauf via the Béthune Valley.

A lovely walk through the orchards of Derchigny. Discover the castles of Clieu, Wargemont, and Sauchay. Lovely views over the Eaulne valley.

A walk to explore the Eawy Forest, which in spring is covered in a beautiful, fragrant blue carpet of hyacinths. Best done before forestry work alters the flora in this part of the forest.

A hike to discover the Belleville-sur-Mer valley and the charms of the seaside resort of Berneval-le-Grand. A short detour via Derchigny to discover the cider apple orchards and the Château de Bois Clieu.

Hiking in the Pays de Caux countryside, with a stop by the sea and the opportunity to swim in season.

A walk around Cuverville-sur-Yères and the Bois de Tost via Sept-Meules.

A short tour of the seaside resort of Criel-sur-Mer: the Briançon manor house, the River Yéres, Chantereine Castle, the surrounding countryside and the green avenue.

Hike around Gamaches, along its ponds and through its woods. You can discover Floriville Castle, the pretty village of Hélicourt and its river, the Vimeuse.

Hike around the Scie Valley. A circular route inland, returning to Petit Appeville to climb up to Dieppe via the Chemin des Fontaines. Descent to Pourville, with a beautiful view of the sea and cliffs. We finish in the Bois d'Hautot, picking daffodils in March.

A lovely walk to discover the beautiful villas of Mers-les-Bains. Pass through the marshes before discovering Eu and its castle. A beautiful climb to the Chapelle Saint-Laurent to discover the Bois de Cise. Please note that the return route along the cliffs following thePR® trail, which offers beautiful views of the coast, is closed by municipal decree following recent cliff collapses. By keeping well to the left of the path, it is still possible to enjoy the views.

Lovely walk around the Bresle ponds near Neslette. Pass by the magnificent Rambures Castle, which is worth visiting for its rose garden.

A lovely walk that will take you past Bailleul-Neuville Castle and through part of the Hellet Forest. You can also enjoy the lovely view over the Béthune valley and Mesnières-en-Bray Castle from the Côte Saint-Amador.

A long walk through the magnificent Eawy Forest with its remarkable beech trees. The walk begins with a visit to the Val Ygot V1 site, a remnant of the Second World War, followed by a walk along the Limousin Forest Road, which runs through the forest for 14 km.

Alternative route for the Défens d’Eyguières – Lamanon to the Calès Caves hike. It bypasses the caves, which are closed to visitors, and passes by the chapel and the spring.Walk starting from Eyguiéres with its two fountains, Les Bormes and Gilouse.Walk through the Défens d'Eyguiéres, with beautiful views of the ruins of Roquemartine Castle, the Durance Valley and, in fine weather, Mont Ventoux.Return via the olive groves of the Défens d'Eyguières.

Starting from the seaside resort of Cayeux, a route that will take us to Pointe du Hourdel via Bois de Brighton and the ponds. View of the Baie de Somme and Le Crotoy. The return journey is along the seashore on the sand, sometimes with your feet in the water depending on the tide. Bring binoculars to watch the seals on the sandbanks

A short walk around the River Bailly Bec. This will allow us to discover the charm of Saint-Ouen-sous-Bailly, with its little bridges and beautiful houses. The route takes us through the Bois du Farival and the hamlet of Huppy. Explore Montigny Castle and the surrounding countryside, then return via Bailly-en-Rivière.