LAURENT FRANCOIS

Set off along the Grand Allée Maintenon, then walk along a small, ascending path below the Petit Monné, with some lovely views, before descending towards the village of Beaudéan through a boxwood copse. Before reaching the village, take a short detour via Le Serris

A circular walk starting from Asté, heading towards the mountains via Bernadaus with a view of the Baronnies de Bigorre, then a climb to Cap de Picadés, a traverse of the Izard plateau before descending alongside the Ruisseau du Lhéris. Before reaching Asté, take a short break at the picnic table by the Fontaine de Crastes. The walk takes place largely through woodland.

A short walk in the Mont Bédat mountains, starting from the Bagnères-de-Bigorre thermal baths and passing by the three caves, the orientation table and the statue of the Virgin of Mont Bédat. From the orientation table, there are views of the mountains, and from the statue of the Virgin, views of Bagnères-de-Bigorre.

Setting off from Bagnères-de-Bigorre, head towards Gerde via an urban walk and a short mountain stretch, then from Gerde climb towards the Col des Palomières, to rejoin the GRP® Tour de Baronnies de Bigorre trail in the woods and descend towards Asté. Return to Gerde via a field path, then on to Bagnères-de-Bigorre via a small urban road.

A circular walk starting from Valhey towards the top of Bauzemont, then on to Bathelémont and the Bois de Bénamont with its remains from the First World War. At the edge of the woods, there is a picnic table with an orientation board offering a distant view towards the Lunéville plain, with the Vosges mountains and the Donon visible in the distance.

A circular walk starting from the village of Hénaménil towards Bathelémont, passing by the Marne-Rhine Canal and Parroy Pond, returning via Bauzemont with its castle and the canal. The route follows mainly cycle paths and minor roads, except for the section leading to the Parroy Leisure Centre.

This walk takes us to the village of Parroy along field paths, then to Xures via the cycle path running alongside the Marne–Rhine Canal, before finishing in the village of Mouacourt via the Parroy Wood.

A circular loop between Hoéville and Athienville via the Bois de Ranzey. Return via roads and country lanes. In the Bois Mougenot section, there are numerous remains from the 1914–1918 period in the form of trenches.

Circular route between the villages of Athienville and Arracourt, returning via the Bois de Bénamont. Beautiful views at the start along the path on the edge of the Bois les Jumelles. A shaded walk through the Bois de Bénamont. Best undertaken with a GPS as, at the start in the Bois de Bénamont, the paths are difficult to see in places and the IGN map is out of date.

A circular walk starting from the church, mainly through woodland. Passing the Hoéville orientation table at a place called La Croisette. Throughout the walk, you’ll pass the remains from the First World War. And finally, a walk along the Roche aux Fées. The walk follows wide woodland tracks and well-maintained footpaths.

Circular route between the Étang de Parroy and Réchicourt-la-Petite, returning via Bures. Views of the Étang de Parroy from near and far. In Réchicourt-la-Petite, a line of seven blockhouses from the 1914–1918 period and a Météo-France weather station. On the way back, pass by the memorial to the first three Americans killed in 1917. Throughout the route, 360° views across the plain and the Vosges mountains.

A circular walk starting from the church in Réméréville, passing through the Bezange-la-Grande State Forest, then through the Bois Raon and the Bois du Coin Saint-Martin. A stop at the Hoéville orientation point with a 360° view. In the Bois du Coin Saint-Martin, passing a beautiful stone marker and the grave of Captain Henri Brugère, and finally a visit to the Courbesseaux National Necropolis.

A circular route, along paths and small country roads, between the villages of Coincourt, Xures and Moncourt. Along the way, a bit of history in the Bois de Champcourt, with a visit to a site featuring five German blockhouses from the 1814–1918 period.

A circular walk through the Saulnois plain to visit the villages of Moncourt, Ley and Bezange-la-Petite, with 360° views from all the high points along the walk. This is an area where you can find remnants of the two world wars: 1914–18 and 1940–44.

A circular route along roads, field paths and woodland tracks between the villages of Erbéviller-sur-Amezule and Sornéville. Passing through the woods of Faulx and Grignan. A beautiful distant view of the countryside as you leave the Bois de Faulx. Passing an observation post with its small sentry box, a remnant of the First World War, at a place called Les Hauts Royaux in Réméréville.

A circular route to visit the German remains from the 1914-1918 war in the Bois Haut de Chaumont in Moncel-sur-Seille. In the woods, it's a walk off the beaten track in search of remains. This hike is best done with a GPS or a good sense of direction. It is possible that there are still remains to be found: if you find any others, please post the photos and send me the GPS coordinates to complete this hike.

A circular walk through the rolling plains of the Saulnois between the villages of Xanrey, Lezey and Bezange-la-Petite, with beautiful views. A walk along quiet country lanes and field paths.

An urban walk along a cycle path starting from the Bois de Badonfosse. Starting from Saulxures-lès-Nancy, heading to the Chartreuse de Bosserville via the Bois de Badonfosse, continuing towards the Marne-Rhine Canal at Laneuveville, just outside Nancy, crossing the Meurthe via the Bosserville footbridge. The walk continues along the canal towards the port of Nancy, passing through Jarville-la-Malgrange and the outskirts of Nancy. Junction with the Meurthe at Saint-Max, followed by a walk along the Meurthe. Return via Avenue Eugène Pottier and Rue Salvador Allende.

A circular walk starting from Senones, climbing up Rue de Lauviot, passing the ruins from the First World War. Passing the Fontaine de la Loge des Gardes, then arriving at the Quatre Bancs crossroads to climb towards the Roche Mère Henry, with a beautiful viewpoint and ruins from the First World War. The route continues along the “Chemin de la Roche Mère Henry” memorial trail, passing German and French remains from the First World War, then the Croix du Pelé and the Sartorio Monument, before reaching the Croix de Malfosse crossroads. We then head towards the Chêne de la Vierge and the Malfosse Chapel. We return to the Quatre Bancs crossroads and descend along a small path, passing a blockhouse and the Source des Oiseaux.

An urban hike and cycle path on the outskirts of Saulxures-lès-Nancy, Pulnoy, Seichamps and Tomblaine.A circular route to discover this urban area, passing through town centres, shopping areas and new housing developments.

A circular starting from Velaine-sous-Amance, towards the village of Réméréville. Pass through the Bois de Champenoux, steeped in history from the First World War, then head towards Réméréville along country lanes. Return via small roads, passing in front of Romémont Castle and the Chapelle de Froide Terre chapel.

A circular starting from the village of Velaine-sous-Amance, taking a small road to the village of Cerville, passing the old castle and church, then heading towards Laneuvelotte along field paths and small roads, crossing the underground gas storage facility and enjoying views of the Château de Voirincourt. Arrival in Laneuvelotte, then return to Velaine-sous-Amance via the quiet D86 road, passing in front of Tremblois Castle.

A circular starting from Dommartin-sous-Amance to the hillside village of Eulmont with its castle, returning via Agincourt and the Pain de Sucre tour. A short detour can be made to visit the Blanzey chapel, a historic monument.

Starting from the thermal baths, a circular route along small roads, keeping your feet dry, takes you round Mont Bédat to explore the valley behind Bagnères-de-Bigorre, with views over the hamlets and villages, and the non-mountainous landscape of the Pyrenees.

Starting from the Pierre Percée 14/18 Interpretation Centre, climb towards the Roches de la Soye, the Pierre à Cheval and the Vue. Pass through the historic Col de la Chapelotte. Climb towards the Haut de Faîte to visit the German remains from the 1914–18 war: a former hospital, command post and blockhouse. Walk through the Bois de Grandviller to see two German underground shelters, remnants of the 1914–18 war.Descent along a small path to see the German blockhouses and, below them, the French remains from the trench warfare between 1915 and 1917. Return via the Gros Pin, the Grotte des Poilus, the Rocher de l’Arche and the Grotte Dame Galle dating from 1135.

A circular route following the border with Germany between 1870 and 1918 and the German and French fortifications from the First World War between Bionville and the Col de la Chapelotte.Walk along the ridge, between the rocky outcrops, blockhouses and trenches, following the Sentier de Mémoire (Memory Trail) between Roches Ganaux and Col de la Chapelotte.

A circular route through the Saulnois plain, passing through the villages of Juvrecourt, Xanrey and Réchicourt-la-Petite. The first 500 metres are on a busy road, the rest on quiet country lanes and wide field paths. This walk passes an American memorial to the First World War, situated in open countryside in the commune of Réchicourt-la-Petite.

A loop in the Saulnois between Vic-sur-Seille and Moyenvic, passing through the Bezange la Grande National Forest. Walk along field paths and woodland trails with beautiful views from the highest points.

A loop between Arracourt and Bezange-la-Grande, starting in the plain, mainly on small roads, and returning through the Bezange State Forest. At the start of the hike, you will pass the tank commemorating one of the largest tank battles of the Second World War.

A hike along small roads, stone tracks and wood paths between Chambrey and Bezange-la-Grande, starting in the Bezange-la-Grande national forest.Along the route: the Saint-Roch Chapel, the Imperial Station and the church of Chambrey, a German memorial monument in the national forest.

Walk around the village of Bezange-la-Grande along woodland paths, field tracks and small roads. Between points (5) and (9), the paths are very quiet; it is advisable to have a GPS. As you cross the Bois de Sainte-Marie, keep your eyes peeled for the remains of the First World War.

A circular walk on the northern outskirts of Moncel-sur-Seille to visit the Bois de Rosebois, the Gare Impériale and the Chapelle Saint-Roch de Chambrey, the Bois Saint-Roch, the Moulin de Sainte-Marie and the Bois de Sainte-Marie. As you enter the Bois de Rosebois and exit near the old railway line, you can see remnants of the First World War.

A loop between Grémecey and Vic-sur-Seille, starting on the GR®5, mainly in the woods, returning on minor roads. You'll need a GPS, as the signposting is poor in places and there are many false trails. By false trails, we mean beautiful, wide paths where you can walk happily, forgetting to turn off onto small paths where the start is hard to see. The start through the woods is pleasant and shady, after the visit to Vic-sur-Seille, which is well worth the effort. You have to get back by the shortest route, and the small roads make this possible. An attempt to return via the old railway line proved impossible. Before entering the Forêt Domaniale de Grémecey, there are some very fine views.

A circular route to visit the hilltop village of Amance, then on to Bouxières-aux-Chênes and the small hamlet of Écuelle. Return via the Amance State Forest, where you can see the remains from the First World War and an old railway line.

A circular starting from the Clock Tower in Bagnères-de-Bigorre to the Château de l'Angle, the village of Pouzac and back through the forest, the hamlet of Gailleste and the fountains. Pass by Saint-Vincent Church, the majestic trees of Parc des Vignaux and the Town Hall, then visit the remains of an old marble workshop by the Adour River and climb up to Château de l'Angle with a view of the Pic du Midi de Bigorre. Descend towards the village of Pouzac via the Virgin of Notre-Dame de la Paix, cross the village to visit the Church of Saint-Saturnin, listed as a Historic Monument. Return via the beautiful forest tracks to descend and cross the hamlet of La Gailleste. Reach Bagnères-de-Bigorre via the Ferruginous Fountain and the Green Fountain.

A short circular on the western mountain of Bagnères-de-Bigorre, passing by the fountains, Mont Olivet, Bédat with its orientation table and statue of the Virgin Mary.Return via the Croix de Manse, the Allée Dramatique and the Allée de Maintenon.Beautiful view from the Bédat orientation table and on the return via the Allée de Maintenon.

On the GR®7 trail, between the Col des Vaux in the commune of Verosvres and Mont Rigaud, passing through the village of Saint-Bonnet-des-Bruyères. There are many shaded sections in the forest and beautiful landscapes. The trail is sometimes unmarked, so bring an IGN map, but it is preferable to have a GPS device.

On the GR®7 trail between the Col des Vaux, in the commune of Verosvres, and Chevagny-sur-Guye, passing by the Butte de Suin This is a very quiet section of the GR®7. There are no signposts at some junctions and no footprints in the tall grass to mark the route, so you must take an IGN map with you, although a GPS device is preferable. This section of the GR® needs to be more popular, as it is not difficult and offers beautiful scenery. The view from the Butte de Suin is magnificent.

On the Tour du Grand Nancy route, a circular stage via Lupcourt and the Bois Impérial, returning via Azelot. Walk along field and woodland paths with views of Ludres, Houdemont and Heillecourt.

On the ‘Tour du Grand Nancy’ route, a circular stage between Chavigny and Clairlieu, returning via Chaligny and the Neuves Maisons iron mine The walk is largely through woodland. An urban section takes you through Chaligny and its historic gardens, and part of Neuves Maisons to reach the iron mine.

On the ‘Tour du Grand Nancy’ route, a circular stage through the Haye State Forest, starting from Clairlieu and heading towards Les Baraques. The walk is mainly through woodland on wide tracks and narrow forest paths. Visit to two blockhouses dating from the First World War and what remains of the Cistercian Abbey of Clairlieu. On the IGN map, near the coordinates (6), there is a symbol for a cave; in fact, it is enclosed within a building and therefore of no interest.

On the ‘Tour du Grand Nancy’ route, a circular stage between Liverdun and the Bois des Hospices de Pompey, passing through the village of Saizerais. The walk is mainly through woodland, along wide paths. Visit to the village of Saizerais. A tour of part of the town of Liverdun, passing, at the entrance, by the old canal which flows beneath the town, then through a cave and back via the old town and its significant heritage.

A walk in search of the locations of the batteries in the woods of Côte Jadelot and Grand Mont in Amance. These batteries defended the soldiers in the Amance en Contrebas State Forest. Return via the old Amance iron mine. Circular route that can be classified as moderate despite short forays deep into the forest with a few off-trail sections in search of military structures.

On the Tour du Grand Nancy route, a circular route between Dommartin-sous-Amance and the Priory of Blanzey in Bouxières-aux-Chênes. Set off along a country lane to reach Laître-sous-Amance with its medieval church. Climb up to Amance via a small, well-maintained path, taking in the village, the listed church, the hilltop of the old fortified castle and the views over the towns north of Nancy, then over the valley of Bouxières-aux-Chênes and Leyr. Follow a track to reach part of the village of Bouxières-aux-Chênes and head to the Priory of Blanzey. Then, via a woodland path, take a short walk through the Bois de Blanzey to visit the tower and the old orchards of Crany. Return to the starting point via a field path and a stony track.

Part of the ‘Tour du Grand Nancy’ route, a circular route between Pulnoy and Dommartin-sous-Amance. The route passes through the towns of Pulnoy and Seichamps, then climbs up to the Haut de Baxa plateau for some stunning views, before reaching the village of Dommartin-sous-Amance via a stony track, passing by the Monteux farm. Return via a section of cycle path, a stony track and field paths, passing the underground gas storage facilities. The route finishes with a stretch through the Pulnoy woods, running alongside the golf course.

Setting off from Font-Romeu towards Lac des Bouillouses via Les Airelles and Roc de la Calma, after passing over the Lac des Bouillouses dam, returning via Estany Llar, Estany Nègre, Estany de la Pradella, Coll del Pam and the Museum Without Walls.

Part of the Tour du Grand Nancy route, a circular stage between Coyviller and Rosières-aux-Salines. A walk mainly along gravel tracks, except in the Bois de la Blanche Croix. Setting off from the village of Coyviller along a lovely track, the route arrives above Rosières-aux-Salines with a view of the salt pans, then descends into the village to visit these three monuments: the church, the fountain and the fortified tower. Climb back up onto the plateau to reach the Bois de la Blanche Croix, where you’ll find a blockhouse with its shelter and trenches – a remnant of the First World War – offering a stunning view over the Meurthe valley. Return via tracks and a short stretch of road to reach the two ponds at Coyviller.

The grand tour of the village of Crépey via the Bois des Cotes, the Bois de Charme, the Bois de la Champelle, the Bois Corrot, the village of Germiny, the Prairie de Souvraincourt, Sainte-Lucie with its viewpoint over part of the Saintois region and, in the distance, the Vosges mountains.

A circular walk starting from Dolcourt to Favières, offering a stunning view at Le Dahout, passing through Saulxerotte and returning via the Bois de Selaincourt to the Croix du Capitaine, ending at the Saint-Jean de Cotance Chapel.

Ascent via the tracks and path to Drouvet 1, then on to Drouvet 2 via the Pointe de Méollion. Junction on the mountainside between Drouvet 2 and Lac des Estaris. Return via the Lacs des Jumeaux, Lac des Sirènes and Lac Jujal.