Chauconin-Neufmontiers walks

A memorial hike, covering the sites where the Battle of Ourcq was launched on 5 September 1914 and where the poet Charles Péguy was killed in action. The route mostly follows cultivated plains, offering the chance to spot hares and deer.

Designed and developed by the municipality of Chauconin-Neufmontiers, this route pays tribute to the Moroccan soldiers who fought on the very spot where they were engaged in the early days of the Battle of Ourcq, from 5 September 1914, on the western front of the Battle of the Marne. A short memorial hike, mostly in woodland with extensive views over the cultivated plain dotted with a few witness mounds.

A varied hike from station to station, following the underground Dhuys aqueduct. This route allows you to discover the Marne first, before taking forest paths and crossing pretty villages.

Discover the largest urban nature park in the Île-de-France region. The trail winds along a bend in the Marne River, through ponds and woods that are home to many birds, and passes along the towpath of the Ourcq Canal.

Circular allowing you to cross the Montgé-en-Goële forest, starting from the village of Cuisy and running alongside or crossing various streams (Ru du Rossignol, Ru de l'Arzillère and Ru de la Maquerelle). Hike mainly on dirt tracks. Passage near the Signal de Montgé at an altitude of 201 metres. The forest contains many remarkable species (chestnut, oak, ash, horse chestnut, hornbeam, tulip tree and plane trees).

A varied and easy hike that will take you along the Marne to Poincy, through the former estates of Chilperic, a high-ranking Merovingian dignitary. It continues through Germigny l'Évêque and its château, which was much loved by Bossuet. It ends with a route to Trilport through the woods of Montceaux-les-Meaux, the hunting grounds of Gabrielle d'Estrée.

A varied hike between the Montceaux forest and the Dhuys aqueduct. Beautiful views of the Meaux countryside. Beautiful trees along the way (centuries-old oaks in the Montceaux forest and a beautiful black alder on the way up to Montceaux-les-Meaux). Best avoided in wet weather, as the Dhuys aqueduct can become quite muddy...

A walk along the water, first along a canal and then along the Marne. The only elevation gain is at Côte Saint-Jacques, which the canal crosses via a tunnel. The outdoor sculptures near the Dhuys footbridge add a touch of heritage.

Hiking along a bend of the river Marne. The circuit follows along streams in its first part, then crosses part of the Montceaux forest. There are beautiful panoramic vistas at every break in the tree cover.

Hike through the valleys and hillsides of the Marne and Grand Morin rivers, including sections along the Grand Morin side canal, the Dhuis aqueduct, the Marne river and the Meaux canal in Chalifert. Beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and discovery of some heritage sites in the villages you pass through.

A hike mostly along rivers with a connection by the slopes of the Grand Morin and Marne valleys offering beautiful views of the region. Crossing through some of the villages, including Couilly-Pont-aux-Dames and Quincy-Voisins, lets you explore some interesting elements of their architectural heritage.

Discover a beautiful region with stunning views of the meandering Marne river and a few interesting sights: the Louis Braille Museum and Château de Coupvray, the Chalifert Canal vault and locks, and the Dhuis sculpture garden.

The Butte de Montgé stretches north of the N3 between Dammartin-en-Goële and Meaux. This hike has two very contrasting aspects: a section through the forest on the crest of the hill followed by a return via the plain at the foot of its southern slope. A shorter alternative route is also available, see "La Butte de Montgé-short route".

A hike through the vast open areas of the Briarde countryside with large rolling hills and views as far as the eye can see, followed by shaded areas in the valley and on the Grand Morin hillsides. Pieces of the architectural heritage along the way, churches, mills and wash-houses, make the trip that more worthwhile. The hike can be shortened to a 15 km walk, or split into two, one 8 km and the other 12 km (see useful information).

A pleasant loop, mostly on dirt tracks, signposted from Dampmart, which takes you through the village of Carnetin and then along the Marne. On the banks of the Marne, you can observe local wildlife (squirrels, muskrats, moorhens, etc.). Discover the Vallières forest (beech trees) and the Dhuis aqueduct built under Napoleon. Beautiful views of the Marne valley.

After a long walk along the banks of the Marne, this walk takes you up the hillsides on the right bank to enjoy beautiful views of the valley to the east and the Butte de Montgé to the north.