Chavanges walks

Walk around the Landres and Grand Coulon ponds, where there are many birds to observe.

Circular route around the Landres and Grand Coulon ponds, passing by the birdwatching hides.

A walk through the Dervois bocage takes you from one observatory to another, where you can observe many species of water birds.

The eighteenth stage of the Jura to Hauts-de-France route via the Francigena. During this stage, the route invites you to stop off at Rosnay-l’Hôpital, where the church features – exceptionally – a crypt. A little further on, the route allows you to admire two of the finest half-timbered churches. Whilst half-timbered architecture is common, its use in religious architecture remains unusual. Along the way, you’ll discover the church at Bailly-le-Franc, one of the most charming due to its size and the variety of its decorations, followed by the church at Outines, the most monumental and largest of all the half-timbered sanctuaries in Champagne. The stage ends near Lake Der, surrounded by lush countryside; this lake features quiet areas reserved for the 300 species of birds recorded to date. It’s an opportunity to join the photographers hidden away in the birdwatching hides as they keep an eye on the birds.

A lovely, varied walk that follows an old railway line and farm tracks through flat countryside and forest, passing through two small villages. Depending on the season, you may be lucky enough to find wild walnuts along the old railway line.

In the Forêt d’Orient Regional Nature Park, this is the route with the richest heritage, taking in the castle, the church and the market hall in Brienne-le-Château, and the Ecomuseum in Brienne-la-Vieille. Nature also has plenty of surprises in store, with a spectacular arboretum, an orchid lawn, the banks of the Aube and the castle’s forest path.

From the port of Giffaumont, follow the lake shore through the forest, looping around the Étang Chevalier and the Queue du Der, then return via Braucourt Beach and the south basin dyke.

Walk starting from Giffaumont harbour, then following the southern basin and its birds, returning via the village in bloom (in season) and the Grand Der sea wall. Yellow/black and yellow/blue signposting.

Crossing the Champagne plain, a former battlefield of Napoleon’s armies, this route follows an ancient Roman road, an old railway line, as well as the banks of the Aube and a path overlooking Lake Amance.

On the banks of the Aube, the meadows of the Pelouse des Brebis are home to remarkable flora. The information boards along the interpretive trail provide details on the fauna, flora and uses of this preserved natural area, which is classified as a Natura 2000 site.

A walk through Montier-en-Der allowing you to discover the Abbey Church of Saint-Pierre, a listed historic monument, and further on the former national stud farm, currently being redeveloped. Finish with a visit to the town centre and its gardens, and the little river Voire.

Walk around Lac du Der on paved cycle paths through the forest and along the dykes.

Alternating between the stone embankment, white paths bordering the countryside and forest trails, this route goes all the way around Lake Amance, revealing its sometimes hidden treasures.

Starting from the Musée du Der in Sainte-Marie-du-Lac-Nuisement, a lovely walk past an old mill, then through a village in the Champagne region, and back via the Lac du Der embankment. Yellow and blue markings on part of the route.

A beautiful walk around Thilleux, Rozières and Sommevoire with a lovely view from the heights above Rozières. Please note: you will pass through the courtyard of Moulin des Prés; permission must be requested from the owner.

A walk taking in the banks of the Marne, parks and small villages.

A pleasant circular walk starting from Soulaines, passing through the Bois du Pâtis and then on to the Domaine de Saint-Victor with its fallow deer. Return via the footpath. Marked with white and green signs.

Walk in the Der woods, passing by the dykes, the port and the Nemours peninsula. Moderator's warning (03/07/2022): path reported as impassable from (7).

Winding its way through the open countryside of the chalky Champagne region, this route passes by the Croît viewpoint. Linking the three villages of the Val d’Auzon commune (Auzon-les-Marais, Villehardouin and Montandon) and that of Brantigny, it offers views of four churches, two wash houses, a castle and the pretty River Auzon.