In Search of Lost Time from St-Didier-en-Bresse

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This is an educational trail. Max found an old photo album belonging to his grandfather in his attic. He is charmed by the old photographs taken in Saint-Didier: typical farms, beautiful fishing ponds, and mouth-watering poultry. Without a moment’s hesitation, Max takes his friend Jack in the footsteps of his ancestor, but things have changed a great deal since the 1950s.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.51 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 16 ft
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    Descent: - 16 ft
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    Highest point: 627 ft
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    Lowest point: 610 ft
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Description of the walk

The start of this walk is at the car park of the town hall in Saint-Didier-en-Bresse.

(S/E) Head towards Saint-Martin-en-Bresse by turning left (leaving the town hall behind you), then immediately right, and turning left again onto Rue de la Levée for 500 metres until the next junction.

(1) Turn left onto Rue des Petites Teppes.

(2) At the next junction, turn left onto Rue de la Pyre.

(3) At the next junction, turn right onto Route de l’Abergement and follow it for 2.5 km until you reach the crossroads at the exit of L’Abergement de Saint-Didier.

(4) Take the stony path on the left. Continue straight on for 2 km to La Villeneuve.

(5) At the end of the path, rejoin the road. Follow it to the left and continue straight on to return to the town hall car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 627 ft - Town Hall
  2. 1 : mi 0.36 - alt. 620 ft - Rue des Petites Teppes
  3. 2 : mi 0.76 - alt. 623 ft - Rue de la Pyre
  4. 3 : mi 0.96 - alt. 623 ft - Route de l'Abergement
  5. 4 : mi 2.52 - alt. 623 ft - L’Abergement de St-Didier
  6. 5 : mi 3.72 - alt. 623 ft - La Villeneuve
  7. S/E : mi 4.51 - alt. 627 ft - Town Hall

Notes

Signposting: follow the signs (SDB1) and the yellow markings (walking and hiking trail).

Safety instructions: be well equipped (rucksack,first-aid kit, suitable clothing, good footwear, etc.). Bring a bottle of water and protect yourself from the sun. Take a mobile phone with you. Do not leave any litter in the countryside. Take care when crossing roads. Do not stray from the marked trails. Keep clear of forestry work. Respect crops, livestock, private property and current regulations. Take care during the hunting season (September to February).

If you notice anything unusual on this trail, please report it to us using Suricate. We will be notified of your report and will endeavour to rectify the issue as soon as possible.

Worth a visit

In the centre of the village, the Place du Pâquier is surrounded by the church and a recently renovated dovecote, which now serves as a community library.

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