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Château de La Houssaye-en-Brie walks
The Crécy Forest circular starting from Mortcerf
This circular allows you to enjoy the beautiful forests, mainly oak, of the Crécy Forest. Three-quarters of the route is in the woods, while the rest takes you through two charming villages, each with a remarkable castle and an elegant church. A few other points of interest are indicated, including the memorial to the poet Étienne Jodelle (1532-1573), a contemporary of the much better-known Pierre Ronsard.
The forest was very lively when I visited (at the end of December): despite a large wild boar hunt in progress, I saw three deer (in three different places) and a fox.
The GPX track can be very useful in the forest, given the various changes in direction.
GR®1: Tour of Île-de-France
Over 500 km long and with more than 4,000 m of elevation gain, this hike is accessible to everyone if broken down into several stages. Beautiful, rural and fairly close to Paris, it is suitable for anyone who wants to try their hand at hiking. There are many points of interest along this route. History and heritage enthusiasts, as well as nature lovers, will find something to enjoy.
Walks near Château de La Houssaye-en-Brie
From Mortcerf to Esbly via the Grand Morin valley
A hike from station to station that starts at the edge of the forest. You then cross a cultivated plateau before descending into the Grand Morin valley. The route ends between the river and canals.
From Mortcerf to Tournan-en-Brie via the Forest of Crécy
A hike from station to station that takes us from the Morin rivers area to the Brie plateau. After a long stretch through the Crécy Forest, the route alternates between fields and woods, with beautiful heritage sites in Les Égrefins and in the centre of Tournan.
From Mortcerf to Crécy-la-Chapelle along the Grand Morin
A walk from station to station that starts on the edge of the forest. You then follow a maze of paths through the village of Tigeaux. The route continues across a cultivated plateau and then along the Grand Morin. The town of Crécy-la-Chapelle brings this walk to a close on a superb heritage note, highlighted by the Gothic-style collegiate church.
From Tournan-en-Brie to Verneuil-l'Étang via the Marsange fords
A hike from station to station, through woods and fields, criss-crossing the Marsange river. The route passes through several villages in the Brie region with a rich heritage.
From Faremoutiers to Mortcerf via the Malvoisine Forest
A multifaceted hike from station to station. First, you walk up the charming Aubetin River with its waterfall. Then you cross the Malvoisine Forest, alternating between wide paths and trails that wind through the undergrowth. You continue between fields, with a few long paved sections and paths. You finish between narrow streets and paths in Mortcerf.
From Faremoutiers to Mortcerf via the mills of Grand Morin
A hike from station to station between the Grand Morin valley and its hillsides, with a varied route through woods, fields, meadows and old orchards. It is also an opportunity to admire two of the old mills that were once scattered along the river.
From Faremoutiers to Guérard via the slopes of the Grand Morin
A short hike from station to station that starts along the Grand Morin and then climbs the hillsides on its right bank. The river reappears at La Celle-sur-Morin with its old mills and charming church. The hike ends on the left bank, mainly between fields.
From Crécy-la-Chapelle to Meaux via Saint-Fiacre
This is an alternative to the walk “From Crécy-la-Chapelle station to Meaux station via Bouleurs and Boutigny”, which runs further east and allows you to visit the interesting village of Saint-Fiacre (church, wash house, picnic spot and restaurant), and to cross several fields of nearby oil wells. The first third mainly crosses cultivated areas, where the undulating plateau allows the eye to see quite far. You also pass through the villages of Sancy and Vaucourtois, with their respective churches and castles. The second part is much more varied, taking you along a section of the Dhuys Aqueduct, past the Meaux-Boutigny golf course, through the woods at the foot of Bois le Comte, and along the Marne before finishing with a quick (or longer, depending on your mood) visit to the old town centre of Meaux.
From Crécy-la-Chapelle station to Meaux station via Bouleurs and Boutigny
An original route from south to north, more rural than wooded, passing through interesting villages. The zigzag route makes it easy to shorten for those intimidated by the distance: we recommend cutting from point to point, which allows you to visit all the villages along the route, reducing the distance to less than 20 km. Only the aqueduct section would then be left out.The start and finish are accessible by bus from the Chessy-Marne-la-Vallée RER-TGV station, or by train.
From Crécy-la-Chapelle to Trilport via the Dhuys Aqueduct
A walk from station to station linking the Grand Morin valley with the Marne valley. The route, which involves some elevation gain, often runs through fields. It follows the embankment of the Dhuys underground aqueduct for approximately 6 km, in two sections.