Berthenonville walks

A hike rich in heritage, in the heart of the Vexin region and on the border between Île-de-France and Normandy. Alternating between fields and woods and playing leapfrog with the River Epte, you will come across no fewer than two covered walkways, a Romanesque church, the ruins of a medieval castle and a more recent castle.

This short hike allows you to discover the very hilly landscape between Ambleville, Bray-et-Lû and Chaussy. The view stretches far and wide and offers some superb panoramas. When the Vexin region feels like the Auvergne!

A hike on the slopes of both banks of the Epte, straddling the Île-de-France and Normandy regions. The route alternates between fields and woodland and offers beautiful views of the Epte valley. There are two churches, a mill and a beautiful farmhouse with a dovecote to discover.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A very varied hike that combines: - Regional Forest of the Roche-Guyon, - A beautiful, quiet valley, - The town of La Roche and its castle, - and finally, a scenic route overlooking the Seine.

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 circular route to explore a little-known part of the French Vexin Nature Park. Passing through the Aubette Valley and the Gerville Valley, you’ll discover the Gerville Tower, the remains of a former 12th-century commandery, and the 18th-century Château de Magnitot. This route can be complemented by a stroll through the old streets of Magny-en-Vexin.

On the hillsides and then along the banks of the River Epte, the former border between France and Normandy, this hike offers extensive panoramic views and a rich heritage. On the hillsides, the landscape is strongly marked by the presence of vast blackcurrant plantations.

Loop starting from Chérence. The Seine, troglodyte dwellings and gliders. Pass through the Coteaux de la Seine reserve, which is closed for nesting from 1 March to 30 June.

A route to explore the former Saint-François quarries, whose stone was transported down the Seine to build Parisian monuments, and the hamlet of Bézu, which has been abandoned since the quarries closed. The route first crosses the Forêt de la Roche-Guyon before climbing the slopes of the Epte valley. The end of this walk offers the chance to stroll through the streets of the typical village of Chérence.

A route that crosses the Roche-Guyon Regional Forest, descends into the Epte valley before returning via the village of Chérence to the Coteaux de la Seine Nature Reserve, with its views over the valley. Please note! This route cannot be done between1 March and 30 June, as access to the nature reserve is prohibited during this period.

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.