Around Mesnil-sous-Jumièges

A short route with varied landscapes: the charming village of Mesnil-sous-Jumièges on the banks of the Seine, then a short detour into the forest, passing near the Manoir d'Agnès Sorel, followed by a walk along the lake opposite the leisure centre, and ending through marshes and orchards along the towpath.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.45 km
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    Average duration: 2h 50 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 36 m
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    Descent: - 36 m

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    Highest point: 40 m
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    Lowest point: 2 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from Mesnil-sous-Jumièges. In the centre of the village, park in the school car park on Route du Manoir, D65.

(S/E) Leave the car park on the left and follow the road for 150 m to the crossroads at the town hall. At the crossroads, turn right onto Rue des Côtes and continue for 1 km.

(1) At the end of this street, in front of the "Chemin privé" sign, turn left onto the small path through the woods that leads to the top of the cliff.

(2) At the top, go through the small gate, turn immediately left onto the forest path and cross the forest.

(3) At the exit, continue straight ahead, passing the reservoirs. Ignore Rue Volton and then Rue de l'Église on the left, and continue along Rue de la Vigne until you reach the D65.

(4) Cross carefully, take Cité des Marais opposite, then Rue du Bosc for 80 metres.

(5) Turn right and take the wide path marked by a large sign saying "Voie à circulation réglementée" (restricted traffic road) which runs alongside the lake.

(6) At the end of the lake, pass under the archway and continue along the path that runs behind a small mineral materials factory on the right and the marsh on the left. Continue straight ahead, including after crossing the V-shaped pedestrian crossing next to a barrier, until you reach the next road.

(7) At the Conihout crossroads, turn left onto the road of the same name and continue for about 900 metres.

(8) Turn right into Impasse de la Roche and head towards the Seine.

(9) Turn left and follow the towpath to the ferry landing stage.

(10) Turn left and follow Rue du Manoir until you reach the school car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 4 m - School car park, Route du Manoir, D65
  2. 1 : km 1.28 - alt. 5 m - Private Road sign
  3. 2 : km 1.55 - alt. 37 m - Top of the cliff
  4. 3 : km 2.29 - alt. 33 m - Forest exit
  5. 4 : km 3.13 - alt. 17 m - D65 - Manoir d'Agnès Sorel
  6. 5 : km 3.41 - alt. 9 m - Fork
  7. 6 : km 4.2 - alt. 3 m - End of the lake
  8. 7 : km 5.17 - alt. 3 m - Le Conihout entrance crossroads
  9. 8 : km 6 - alt. 4 m - Le Conihout exit crossroads
  10. 9 : km 6.25 - alt. 5 m - Towpath - Seine [la]
  11. 10 : km 8.92 - alt. 5 m - Ferry landing stage
  12. S/E : km 9.45 - alt. 4 m - School car park, Route du Manoir, D65

Notes

Please note: from point (9) to (10), the towpath is located on land belonging to local residents. Only regulations grant the right of way along the riverbank, so please refrain from activities (such as picnics) on this section.

Between point (2) and the forest exit, there is a track running parallel to the path, 2 or 3 metres away, which allows you to avoid muddy conditions during rainy periods.

Worth a visit

300 m from (4) is the entrance to the Jumièges leisure centre: picnic area, swimming, playground, etc.
In the centre of the village, near the start of the route, the Church of Saint-Philibert, first mentioned in 1147, was destroyed and then rebuilt in the 16th and 19th centuries.
On the left at (4), you can see the 13th-century manor house of Agnès Sorel, mistress of Charles VII.
Cherry, plum, apple and pear orchards line part of the paths.
Between (4) and (6), the route runs alongside the lake at the leisure centre.
From (9) to (10), the route follows the old towpath.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 78 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Dijola
Dijola

Hello, I've just added this hike to my files for later!

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Francoisduparc
Francoisduparc

The towpath is located on the landowners' property, but it benefits from a right of way as provided for by law, and after checking with the local council that there were no local exemptions. The barrier in place is just a pivoting wooden beam that is easy to get around. As in other places, residents do not appreciate hikers passing in front of their homes.

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Sylvie D6
Sylvie D6
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It is impossible to reach the towpath along the Seine, as it is blocked. Local residents are prohibiting access, so the only solution is to follow the parallel road to Mesnil-sous-Jumièges.

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jijiday
jijiday
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike with varied landscapes: undergrowth, banks of the Seine, the leisure centre's lake, etc. This hike is best done in early autumn to enjoy the gifts that nature offers us at various points along the route, particularly blackberries and walnuts. Despite recent rains, the dirt paths have remained relatively dry.
Back in Mesnil-sous-Jumièges, you can also buy apples, pears, quinces and walnuts directly from the producers.

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gerad
gerad
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

easy and pleasant hike starting from the car park next to the school
not to be done in direct sunlight

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Joël P
Joël P
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

easy hike with a slight incline at the start of the route

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PapéDidou
PapéDidou
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike ending at the banks of the Seine.
We used the ferry car park as our starting point

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Gallais E
Gallais E
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike accessible to all in dry weather. The landscapes are varied, including forest, lake and the banks of the Seine.

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JJR Rouen
JJR Rouen
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

an easy and pleasant route. Avoid in hot weather as you are exposed to the sun for much of the way

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Laura-lysa
Laura-lysa
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Great. Quite a long final stretch

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AlexFab
AlexFab
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Excellent hike!
The views are varied and the level is fairly easy.
Best done in dry weather

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randosotteville
randosotteville
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very varied hike (forest, banks of the Seine, lake) – we even extended it by going along the golf course (at altitude 37, we continued to altitude 43, then back via 34 to 38 to descend towards the Grande Pierre.

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maingaultp@orange.fr
maingaultp@orange.fr
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and varied hike. A very enjoyable finish.

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Malo_Marion
Malo_Marion
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Detailed explanations. Beautiful stretches through the forest and along the Seine on the towpath.
However, the transition section is not very interesting (long straight paths, section along a road (with little traffic)).

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hydrangéa
hydrangéa
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy route (we completed it in less time than indicated), varied. A bit too much road, though. Be aware that in midsummer, three-quarters of the route is not shaded.

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