Château-Thierry walks

Take a stroll through La Fontaine country, passing by the First World War memorial and ending up between the sky and the Champagne vineyards.

Historical walk from Jean de La Fontaine to the memorial commemorating the first engagements of the American army in 1918, passing through the Champagne vineyards.

In the footsteps of Léon-Augustin-Lhermitte, painter of the peasants of Champagne, late 19th century. Walk up Mont-Saint-Père, passing by the Gland orientation table, then stroll along the Marne to finish up on the Chartèves hillside, a nature reserve where you can find around thirty plant species (orchids, etc.) and invertebrate fauna (spotted salamanders) and insectivorous birds.

Along the way, you will pass through the charming villages of the Clignon Valley, the Moulin de Brisé in Monthiers, the wash house in Licy Clignon, the fountain in Torcy en Vallois, the American and German military cemeteries in Belleau, and the Bois de Belleau.

A route that allows us to enjoy views of the first Champagne vineyards, walk along the Dhuis Aqueduct and pass by a deer farm.

A bucolic walk between the Marne and the vineyards around Nogent-l'Artaud, visiting a few wash houses, some of which evoke La Fontaine's Fables.

This is a unique little hike that will allow you to discover the Dhuis aqueduct and visit Condé-en-Brie, its castle and its historic centre.

A circular walk starting from Passy-sur-Marne, taking in vineyards, châteaux, villages, the banks of the Marne and wash houses, not forgetting the military cemetery and the Dormans Memorial 1914-1918. A busy day steeped in history.

A hike through the woods to discover bluebells, the village of Villeneuve-sur-Fère where Paul Claudel lived, and a visit to the Hottée du Diable (a unique rock erosion site).

Discover the south-facing hillsides on the right bank of the Marne, covered with Champagne vineyards, then those on the north-facing left bank with their deciduous woods and the Dhuys Aqueduct. The journey is enhanced by passing through several pretty wine-growing villages.

At the gateway to Champagne, Montreuil-aux-Lions invites you to take a walk among well-tended vineyards and bubbling streams. In addition to its imposing town hall and listed Saint-Martin church, there are numerous footpaths where you can appreciate the preserved local heritage. Montreuil-aux-Lions is full of hidden gems, some of which have been forgotten, waiting to be rediscovered.

The three only communes in Île-de-France located in the Champagne appellation area are nestled in a circular loop of the Marne. This is a very pretty route through the vineyards and along the Dhuis Aqueduct, punctuated by beautiful views and places to stop for a break on the banks of the Marne.

A discovery tour of three communes: Nanteuil-sur-Marne, Citry and Saâcy-sur-Marne, which are entitled to the Champagne appellation in Seine-et-Marne. A delightful walk offering beautiful views of the Marne Valley and its slopes, where sun-drenched vineyards alternate with deep woods.

A hike from station to station (easily accessible by train), shaded between balconies overlooking the Marne, meadows and fields along the river, alternating between woods and vineyards. The route follows a relatively wild and quiet circular loop of the Marne. Ideal in dry and sunny weather. (!) Be aware of hunting days. Check with the town hall for hunting days (every other Sunday).

Near the Ourcq Valley, on a hillock in the middle of fields, stands a monument commissioned to celebrate the victory of the Second Battle of the Marne but which, instead of glorifying the victors, pays tribute to those who died or went missing in the Great War. This work by sculptor Paul Landowski is the main destination of this memorial hike. Three beautiful churches, dating from the 12th and 13th centuries, complete the picture.

A very varied walk, the main highlight of which is the Hottée du Diable sandstone boulder field (a mini Fontainebleau). The rest of the walk alternates between forests, meadows and farmland, crosses several streams, and takes in a fine variety of churches and chapels. There are also numerous remains of cave dwellings and the ruins of an abbey at Val Chrétien. This is also the home of Camille and Paul Claudel, whose house can be visited during the season and on opening days.

A hike in a bucolic setting with varied landscapes. We start by climbing above the Petit Morin Valley and end the hike with a pleasant walk along this pretty river.

In the hills above the Petit Morin Valley, this is a rural route where you rarely lose sight of the massive bell towers of the former abbey church of Vendières or the partly ruined church of L'Epine-aux-Bois.

A circular route on both banks of the Petit Morin. On the way there, you climb up to the plateau on the right bank and walk through meadows, woods and cultivated fields. On the way back, you follow the Petit Morin on its left bank, often along the edge of the woods. Two churches, a wash house and an old mill are worth seeing along the way.

A stroll through peaceful countryside just an hour from Paris, where you will find fortified castles, a 12th-century church and an American cemetery from the First World War.

This hike takes you along very small roads and paths through fields and woods, climbing up to the plateau on the left bank of the Petit Morin before continuing along the bottom of the valley. The Source Saint-Hubert site is a great place to stop for some shade.

A hike that climbs to the heights of the left bank of the Petit Morin before following the river. Along the way, there are two beautiful old churches. In the summer or spring sunshine, you will appreciate the shade provided by the many woods you pass through.

A short walk for the whole family, during which you’ll be able to follow the Petit Morin, see the Marne countryside and, above all, enjoy an extraordinary view of Montmirail and its castle, as well as the Champagne vineyards.

This hike takes you along the route of the old railway line that used to run eastwards. Now disused and dismantled, the track is used as a hiking trail. Part of this walk also follows in the footsteps of the First World War in the Petit Morin valley.

A circular route with varied landscapes, including woods, meadows and cultivated plateaus. There are some very pretty villages and beautiful churches to see along the way.

A short hike around the town of Montmirail. You will have the opportunity to discover the heritage of the surrounding area and the castle, which is an integral part of the town. This is a walk that can be enjoyed with the whole family.

Discover the landscapes of Seine-et-Marne and walk through the Petit Morin Valley. A pleasant hike through countryside and woods, passing through several remarkable villages. Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin is well worth a visit.

In the rural setting of the Petit Morin valley, discover the whimsical and literary world of the artists who brought this village to life.

A hike on both sides of the Petit Morin valley, shortly before it joins the Marne. Varied landscapes in a region rich in heritage. A generally bucolic and peaceful setting.

This short route will take you back in time to the charming village of Coulonges-Cohan. Visit the wash houses, the castle (ruins) and the Quentin Roosevelt memorial. Each point of interest is marked by an information panel on site.