Discover three villages in the Brie region

Three small villages are marked on the map at each point of a right-angled triangle. This is an easy walk with no particular difficulties. There are no climbs, so no effort is required, and the flat countryside is full of charming little spots to discover.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 13.56 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 55 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 7 m
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    Descent: - 7 m

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    Highest point: 118 m
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    Lowest point: 110 m

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Description of the walk

The walk starts from the car park shared by the church and town hall in the village of La Houssaye-en-Brie

(S/E) From the car park, turn right onto Rue Étienne Jodelle, which runs alongside the post office. Pass the small monument dedicated to a poet.

(1) About 200 metres after this stele, turn left onto Chemin de la Garenne. This road is paved at first but becomes a grassy path. Turn right onto Chemin du Grand Tremble (signposted at the entrance to Chemin de la Garenne). Continue straight ahead, cross the railway line (take care) and continue straight ahead.

(2) Take the first road on the right. Ignore the turnings on either side and, after passing under a power line, turn right.

(3) Follow the D143E road to the left until you reach the Marles-en-Brie cemetery.

(4) At the cemetery, take the small grassy path on the right that runs alongside the cemetery. At the end, take Rue du Cimetière on the right. At the fork, go left and take the path, which becomes Chemin du Moulin, a wider road.

(5) At the end, take Rue Caron on the left. Pass the school and town hall and take Rue de la Lechelle on the left. Pass the church and continue straight ahead.

(6) At the bend, continue straight ahead on the paved road, which further on becomes a grassy path. Pass the wash house and the football stadium; this is Chemin de la Voirie Charlot. Stay on this road, ignoring a path on your left.

(7) Then take the paved road on the left. Pass the Ru de Bréon and, at the next intersection, continue on the same road opposite. Pass the Beauregard stud farm and the campsite.

(8) Opposite the campsite and at the corner of Beauregard, take the private road on the right. Follow this road to the end and take the paved road on the left towards Crèvecoeur-en-Brie. Enter the village via Rue de Baloquin, then at the small lake, turn right onto Place Saint-Jean. Pass in front of the castle.

(9) Just after the cemetery and the church, take a small road on the left. At the left-hand bend, take the small path on the right that leads into the woods.

(10) Take the first path on the left and at the end turn right, then left. At the end of the path, turn right onto the paved road, which leads to the level crossing. Continue and cross the railway line.

(11) Immediately turn left onto the grassy path and follow the horse pastures. Cross the Ru de Certeau and arrive at the Villebertin farm. Turn right in front of the farm and turn left at the crossroads onto the Chemin de la Villebertin.

(12) At the corner of the cemetery, turn right onto Sentier du Clos de la Vigne.

(13) At the corner of a housing estate, take a small path on the left that leads to a landscaped garden. Cross the garden and exit opposite onto Rue des Vergers. At the end, turn right onto Rue de Bussière (D143E), then immediately left into the group of houses.

(14) Turn left onto Rue des Ormes to reach Rue des Charmilles on the left, which leads to the church square and town hall (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 117 m - Departure from the town hall square in Crèvecoeur en Brie
  2. 1 : km 0.52 - alt. 115 m - Take the tarmac road on the left
  3. 2 : km 1.36 - alt. 113 m - Turn right onto the grassy path
  4. 3 : km 3.1 - alt. 111 m - Turn right onto the RD 143E
  5. 4 : km 4.03 - alt. 111 m - Entrance to Marles-en-Brie, on the right at the cemetery
  6. 5 : km 4.62 - alt. 113 m - Turn left onto the paved road
  7. 6 : km 5.18 - alt. 111 m - Turn right onto the paved road
  8. 7 : km 6.07 - alt. 112 m - Turn right onto the paved road
  9. 8 : km 8.05 - alt. 113 m - Take the dirt track on the right after the stud farm
  10. 9 : km 9.77 - alt. 116 m - Take the paved road on the left after the church
  11. 10 : km 10.07 - alt. 116 m - Turn left onto the forest path
  12. 11 : km 11.75 - alt. 116 m - Turn left after the railway line
  13. 12 : km 12.56 - alt. 116 m - Take the path on the right along the cemetery
  14. 13 : km 12.77 - alt. 117 m - Take the path on the left under the trees
  15. 14 : km 13.25 - alt. 115 m - Turn left onto the paved road
  16. S/E : km 13.56 - alt. 117 m - Return to the starting point at the town hall square

Notes

The route is not particularly hilly, so you can swap your hiking boots for a good pair of trainers!
There are no fountains or drinking water points on the route, so it is advisable to bring your own water.
Some areas are in direct sunlight, so it is recommended that you bring a hat or cap.
If you want to take some photos, a small camera will do the trick.

Worth a visit

In La Houssaye-en-Brie:
- The Church of Saint-Nicolas and the funerary monument of Marshal Augereau, as well as his castle.
- The Saint-Martin Priory.

In Marles-en-Brie:
- The Saint-Germain d'Auxerre church and its interior.
- The old wash house.

In Crèvecoeur-en-Brie:
- The Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste and its interior
- The Château de Beauregard
- The town hall and school

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 27 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
Jihela
Jihela

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and easy route combining typical villages of the Brie region, fields and forest.
It is still preferable to do it in dry weather...
No problem crossing the railway tracks.

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User 18215772

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The appeal of passing through the residential neighbourhood of La Houssaye en Brie is still very limited.

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Cokotaylor
Cokotaylor

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A route combining forest and fields*, then passing through small villages, but on the first section, the level crossing cannot be crossed. The ban means you have to take a longer route via the road
The forest section is very muddy at this time of year, so you need to be well equipped
Otherwise, a fairly demanding hike

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duzambour
duzambour

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

the first part is a pleasant walk through fields from point 1 to point 3
from point 3 to point 9, mainly asphalt.
from point 9 to point 11, forest.
from point 11 to point 14, asphalt.
few places to stop for a break, very muddy section in the forest

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duzambour
duzambour

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

beautiful hike, incomplete purple markings

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pb77
pb77

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk in Brie

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Visorandosonga3
Visorandosonga3

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An interesting and enjoyable hike.
You really need to choose the right day for this hike: it shouldn't have rained for several days beforehand, as some sections can be very muddy, and it shouldn't be too hot and sunny, as there are long stretches in open fields with no shade.
The villages are lovely to explore.
Don't miss the magnificent priory in the first village. You have to walk past it to the end of the grounds to see the small monument mentioned in the description.
I got lost at stage 10 in the forest when it said to go to the end. I had to turn back and finish on the road.

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RonnyBee
RonnyBee

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 23, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The ride is definitely worth it.
On the downside, between the villages you cross a lot of fields, which can be a bit monotonous at times, but it's not too bad. On two occasions, the route deviates from the official route. Between 8 and 9, I would say why not, but I didn't understand why you would take the road instead of the forest path just before 11. But that's a minor detail.
Otherwise, the villages are nice, and the walk is varied and easy to do as there are few hills.
Be careful though, it's muddy in several places, so wear your hiking boots and not trainers!

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Catrom77
Catrom77

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike with varied landscapes, a bit muddy but that's to be expected at this time of year

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alainmartin77
alainmartin77

Hello
Yes, that's right, it's best to do this route in spring or autumn when everything is greener. In winter, it can seem a bit monotonous.
You've answered my question. The problem is that in summer there is little shade, especially when crossing fields.
Enjoy your hike
@lain

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amicaleplt
amicaleplt

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I didn't do the whole route. But the appeal of this hike lies in the villages, which are very typical of the Brie region. Otherwise, the route through the countryside is very flat and monotonous. It's worth doing at another time of year when there's more vegetation, in spring for example. But it's also pleasant in winter when the sun is shining, although there aren't many places to shelter.

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akita
akita

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

In rainy weather, there is a lot of mud in the fields at the beginning, but otherwise it is a pleasant walk

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amostini
amostini

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 14, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The straight sections of the circuit in the middle of the fields are a bit monotonous

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morenojo
morenojo

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 01, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike with a short wooded section at the end. Please note, however, that it is impossible to cross the railway line at the start, so turn right before it, through the housing estate, and join the departmental road directly.

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Jechercheunerando
Jechercheunerando

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 01, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Our first hike from La Houssaye en Brie got off to a chaotic start; we went to admire the castle and were unable to locate the statue of the poet "..?", which will remain unknown to us! We continued the hike with the car GPS towards Marles en Brie.
Three very pretty villages will remain in the memory of our small group of hikers.
Thank you.

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