Banthelu walks

Whilst the Morval Departmental Forest is well known to walkers, the village of Banthelu lies off the usual routes. But this little village is well worth a detour, if only for its history, as is Cléry-en-Vexin, which you also pass through before discovering the covered walkway of Bois Couturier.

Discover three pretty villages in the French Vexin region with beautiful churches, a stunning castle and varied landscapes of fields, sunny hillsides and even pine forests.

The French Vexin region has numerous megalithic sites dating from the late third millennium B.C. This walk gives you the chance to visit a dolmen in a perfect state of preservation. As you stroll through the fields and woods, you will also be able to see some lovely churches and castles.

A mainly forest route which, as it winds its way through villages, passes no fewer than four castles dating from the 15th to the 18th centuries.

This varied walk invites you to discover some aspects of the Vexin region: charming villages full of flowers, rolling countryside, small streams, refreshing woodland, varied flora and a Gallo-Roman site.

A varied walk through fields and meadows, with pretty houses in small villages and the church of Saint-Gervais adding a lovely touch of heritage.

Seventh stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France on the GR®11, starting from the village of Genainville, in the heart of the French Vexin, and heading towards Chars station further east. This stage goes hand in hand with the previous Mantes-Genainville stage, with a night in Genainville or the surrounding area necessary to walk between Mantes and Chars stations. This beautiful stage continues the crossing of the equally magnificent French Vexin Regional Nature Park, heading generally eastwards. It joins andthen climbs up the Aubette de Magny valley, crosses a series of agricultural plateaus between Oise and Val d'Oise before descending into the Viosne valley to reach Chars.

A very pleasant route in the Vexin countryside with, along the way, three beautiful medieval churches featuring Romanesque and Gothic elements.

A short hike starting from Nucourt, in the French Vexin region. At the start of this route, you will pass close (100m) to the church of Nucourt, which is unusual in that it is not located in the centre of the village.

An easy route that takes you through the varied landscapes of the Vexin region to discover the fortified farm of Méré and the Château de Villarceaux.

An easy loop around Commeny via Le Perchay and the Chaussée Jules César.

This is a circular route starting from Saint-Gervais, a village in the French Vexin region. The route is unique in that it passes through all the hamlets in the municipality. The starting point is in the centre of the village, in front of the town hall.

A short hike in the rolling landscape of the French Vexin, among woods, fields and meadows that are home to many horses.

This mainly forest hike will take you to the Galluis Regional Forest, then on to the village of Frémainville, where you will discover some interesting heritage sites. It is best to do this walk during the dry season.

This is a ten-kilometre route starting from La Bergerie de Villarceaux in the commune of Chayssy (Val d'Oise) and passing through Genainville. For fans of naturist hiking (known as randonue to those in the know), certain sections of this route can be covered completely naked (from (2) to (8) and from (9) to (S/E). Although encounters are possible, the risk is minimal. Don't forget to bring something to cover yourself with (shorts, sarong, etc.) so as not to shock anyone you might meet. Always be courteous and explain your naturist approach. This hike can of course be done fully clothed. The start and finish are at the Bergerie de Villarceaux. There is a small car park just at the start of the hike. There is no public transport to the Bergerie de Villarceaux.

A ten-kilometre route starting from Montagny-en-Vexin and passing through Monjavoult. For fans of naturist hiking (known as "randonue" to those in the know), certain sections of this route can be covered completely naked. Although encounters are possible, the risk is minimal. Don't forget to bring something to cover yourself with so as not to cause offence. This hike can of course be done fully clothed. The start and finish are in Montagny-en-Vexin, a small village in the Oise region near Magny-en-Vexin (Val d'Oise). There is no public transport to Montagny-en-Vexin.

This varied walk first takes you to Chaussy, a charming little village in the French Vexin region, then to the green hills that surround it. Later on, you will discover the Château de Villarceaux and its gardens. Allergy sufferers will complain about having to walk along the road for a while, which unfortunately cannot be avoided. On the other hand, you will discover some magnificent places and perhaps, like us, you will be lucky enough to see a deer leaping through the wheat fields.

A loop starting from the National Scout Centre in Jambville. The very hilly route is marked in yellow.

A loop starting from Vigny via Théméricourt and Avernes.

A bucolic walk on the edge of the French Vexin, between woods and fields, from hill to hill. Panoramic views of the Normandy countryside.

An easy walk along paths that cross the countryside between fields and woods. Very pleasant passages through the undergrowth. The walk offers beautiful views of the Vexin, which is hilly in this area.

This walk will take you along streams and through countryside, valleys and paths to discover the heritage of three charming villages. Beautiful views are also on the menu for this walk.

This walk retraces the Battle of Vexin at the end of August 1944 thanks to the numerous explanatory panels placed along the route.

Starting from the charming village of Brueil en Vexin, you will pass La Cave aux Fées, a Neolithic burial site dating from around 2000 BCE. Then, through a varied, hilly landscape, you will discover a few hamlets and a village with its wash house and old bridge.

Throughout this varied and undulating hike, you will enjoy not only the heritage of the three charming villages you pass through, but also the views, the path through the woods, the strange discovery on theGR®2and, as a highlight, the superb panorama of the circular loops of the Seine.

At the southern edge of the French Vexin, a loop that starts along the Montcient river, with the old Moulin Brûlé, and then alternates between ascents and descents in the woods or between fields.

In the southern French Vexin region, this circuit takes you through fields and woods, playing leapfrog with the River Montcient. The Cave aux Fées, a covered passage dating from 2500 BC, bears witness to ancient human occupation. A dovecote, an old water mill and several wash houses are also worth seeing.

A varied walk through fields and forests. Discover several ponds, many of which are populated by water birds: herons, moorhens, ducks, geese, coots... The two villages you pass through offer some picturesque streets typical of the French Vexin region, as well as two beautiful churches.