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The Roguenette Valley
This trail, starting from Oisème, a village nestled along the Roguenette, invites you to discover the painters and writers of the 18th century: the Goncourt brothers, Ingres, Courbet, and Corot, who created a fresco in Gasville Church and in Saint-Julien Chapel in Chartres.
Around Jouy
A varied walk: woods, fields, village (road), river, watermills, church, etc. This gentle circular walk features just one short climb.
You can reach the start by car at the entrance to the village.
You can also join the walk from Jouy station (700 m): see Practical Information.
Circular between Mévoisins and Bailleau-Armenonville
This is a pleasant and easy circular route, alternating between wooded areas, forest edges and fields. Most of the route offers unobstructed views, even overlooking the Eure and Voise valleys. It is a landscape with very little traffic, allowing you to enjoy watching herons and harriers take flight, small game such as deer and hares scampering across the fields and paths, and, in season, gliders soaring through the sky.
The Grand Tour of Le Gorget (Lèves and Saint-Prest)
Lots of paths, a few small roads, varied landscapes with the banks of the Eure, ponds and a small piece of Beauce lost on the left bank of the Eure. A pleasant little hike if it hasn't rained too much in the previous days (or if you like mud).
The hills above Chartres
Along the banks of the Couanon stream, the gardens enhance this walk, offering beautiful views of the cathedral.
Circular Lèves in the Eure valley
A walk in the Eure valley, without any major difficulties but with a few slopes through fields, woods, stony and grassy paths, and then a little tarmac and a few houses too.
This walk can also be done by mountain bike or hybrid bike.
Chemin Péguy: Pont-sous-Gallardon - Chartres
The last section, from Pont sous Gallardon to Chartres, is the highlight of the route. The Beauce plain appears flat, but its many undulations reveal and conceal the spires and nave of the cathedral in turn.
The Chemin Charles Péguy was created by the Amitié Charles Péguy with the cooperation of all the municipalities crossed and the support of the Eure-et-Loir Departmental Council.
L’Épaule de Gallardon
Step back in time… Discover the Gallardon of the Middle Ages, when the Épaule was still the central keep of a major fortress. As you wander through the medieval streets, do pause for a moment in front of the half-timbered houses, reminders of the 16th century.
Around Notre-Dame Cathedral in Chartres
Saint-André Collegiate Church, the churches of Saint-Pierre and Saint-Aignan, the banks of the Eure, fountains and half-timbered houses are just some of the sights to admire as you wander through the narrow streets of Chartres... with the cathedral as the focal point! This walk within the city walls takes you through the narrow streets of Chartres’ lower town, following the banks of the Eure to discover the beautifully restored architectural heritage. In the upper town, the cathedral dominates, showcasing the richness of its style.
The Louis XIV Canal in Berchères la Maingot
Circular starting from Berchères la Maingot.
Discover the remains of Louis XIV's unfinished canal, which was intended to supply the Palace of Versailles with water from the Eure. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash.
The Luisant Meadow Trail
This discovery trail has been created to explain the management of natural habitats, and in particular the use of horses for grazing in these meadows at the bottom of the Eure valley. The site forms part of the Eure Valley Sensitive Natural Area.
Between the Canal Louis XIV and the Eure Valley
Starting from Maintenon station, a green loop allows you to admire the colossal Maintenon aqueduct and follow the Louis XIV canal for several kilometres before passing through the Eure valley and returning along the river.
We recommend a picnic on the banks of the Eure or at Saint-Piat station if it rains.
From Maintenon to Saint-Prest via the V40/V41
This route allows us to discover the role of the River Eure in life in days gone by: economically, with the mills; in everyday life, with the numerous wash houses; and historically, with Maintenon Castle and the Vauban Aqueduct in Maintenon. All this whilst passing through pretty villages.
Maintenon - Eure Loop
Depart from Maintenon, passing by the château and then the plateau overlooking the Eure valley to Nogent-le-Roi, where you can admire the church and half-timbered houses. The return journey takes you through the valley along the path on the platform of the old railway line and then along the banks of the river on a charming shaded path.