Valsery Abbey and the Garennes plateau

Departure from the visitor car park at Valsery Abbey. Please note: this grassy car park becomes muddy in wet weather.

(S/E) With your back to the car park, walk along the buildings near the ruined castle, then turn left. You will see a pillar marking the entrance to the castle that replaced the Premonstratensian abbey. Take the next path on the right, pass the pond on your left and join the D17.

(1) Turn left onto this road and continue to the Pont Saint-Denis bridge. Turn left, cross the bridge and continue until you reach a road. The Coeuvres-et-Valsery cemetery is on the right.

(2) Head straight ahead, first following the Bois de l'Ermite on your left, then turn left to enter it. There is an orange sign marked "Route d'Artagnan". Do not take the path on the left, but continue straight ahead. At a place called Le Foulon, take the path on the left and you will arrive at the wall of the Château de Mongobert park.

(3) Turn right, follow this wall and you will arrive at a road.

(4) Turn left to go back up to the plain, pass a cemetery on your left and continue straight ahead until you reach the access road to Ferme du Mont de Valsery.

(5) Turn right and head towards the farm.

(6) Turn right, then cross the D2 with caution and continue for about fifty metres.

(7) At the entrance to the woods, an unfenced passage on the left leads to a path that you must follow downhill to reach the visitor car park at Valsery Abbey (S/E).

Hiking boots are not necessary in good weather. However, there are some potentially slippery sections in wet weather. There are no water sources along the route.

Come and discover Valsery Abbey (S/E) on an informative guided tour! Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of this monastic site, explore its architectural treasures and learn more about the restoration projects currently underway.