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Walk starting from the church in Bosc-Guérard-Saint-Adrien with varied landscapes, forest, green valley, the village of Montville and its leisure centre, largely following theGR®25,GR®25dandGR®210trails. Crossings of the Cailly, Clairette and Sondres rivers. Along the route, you will see some beautiful buildings typical of the region, and the remarkable church of Montville with its Republican pediment.

With a nod to Victor Hugo, who referred to the city as the city of a hundred bell towers, the theme of this urban walk is churches and chapels without bell towers. These are the remains of churches that have suffered the ravages of history and urbanisation, as well as churches and chapels that have been deconsecrated and converted to other uses or are awaiting decisions on their fate. A few buildings still used for worship are exceptions, but they are well worth a visit. An opportunity to (re)discover this beautiful city .

A stroll along the Briare Canal, passing through the lakes area of the Savoies and Népruns Nature Reserve, ending at Lac des Closiers and a circular route through the beautifully restored Pêcherie district. Peace and quiet, nature, barges, birds and a few beautiful old houses – this is what awaits you.

As you wander through the streets and lanes of La Saussaye, you will discover a number of ponds and learn of their purpose, preserved in the memories of the older generation. Along the way, you will notice beautiful brick houses and find remarkable trees, most of which are linked to the village’s historical periods.

A walk through the Risle Maritime Marsh Sensitive Natural Area, then along the River Risle and the Pont-Audemer ponds, finishing with a slightly hilly stretch through the Bois d’Aubigny, home to majestic beech trees. Amateur birdwatchers will be able to observe – and, above all, listen to – a wide variety of birds, ranging from small passerines to the majestic stork. Aubrac cows with their enormous horns graze peacefully in the marsh all year round; you may spot them from a distance. Walk suggested by the Honfleur Terre d’Estuaire Tourist Office https://www.ot-honfleur.fr/

Starting from the Saint-Louis Collegiate Church and passing by the Manoir Saint-Nicolas, in an hour you will discover some remarkable features linked to the history of the village of La Saussaye, including the 14th-century Saint-Louis Collegiate Church. Step through the cloister gate and let yourself be transported back to the Middle Ages. At that time, the square was surrounded by walls and entry was via either the lower gate or the upper gate, the only one remaining today. As you continue, you’ll discover some of La Saussaye’s hidden gems, such as the Saint-Louis Collegiate Church, the bell-ringer’s house, the Clos Saint-Nicolas where André Maurois lived from 1919 to 1926, and the Pommeraie, another beautiful residence with its pond and French garden.