Courtomer (Seine-et-Marne) walks

This walk offers views of the Yerres, a priory, two wash houses and cows, alternating between woods and fields.

An easy, mainly rural walk, which passes by four interesting wash houses, several small typical churches, and the former Priory of Segrès. The highlight of this circular walk is the superb Château de la Grange Bléneau, whose origins date back to the 14th century and which, among other illustrious figures, hosted General de La Fayette from 1802 to 1834. Another mark of La Fayette's passage is the poplar tree known as the "Tree of Liberty", which he is said to have planted in 1831 in front of the church in Bernay.

Around Chaumes-en-Brie through the villages of Arcy and Argentières, with the Yerres, the Bréon and the castles of Vivier and Arcy.

Around Chaumes-en-Brie through the villages of Maurevert, Forest, Arcy and Argentières, with the Yerres, Bréon and Vivier and Arcy castles. Note: in the description below, the (*) refers to the section: During the hike or nearby.

A walking tour that starts at the Verneuil-l'Étang train station. It passes through three villages: Ozouer-le-Voulgis, Chaumes-en-Brie and Verneuil-l'Étang. Woods, fields, narrow streets, meadows and gardens, following the course of the Yerres river.

A bucolic hike through woods, fields, meadows and gardens, playing leapfrog with the Yerres and Ru de Bréon rivers. Two village crossings and, in Chaumes-en-Brie, a tribute to the musicians of the Couperin family and a farm with surprising architecture in the heart of the Brie region.

This hike takes you through the fields and woods of the Brie region, following the old railway line that once connected the Gare de la Bastille in Paris to Marles-en-Brie, north of this route.

A long but easy walk, which can be shortened by 5 km and/or 4 km, bringing the total distance down to 15 or 20 km depending on preference. With a great variety of landscapes and trail types, it offers the chance to discover numerous architectural curiosities in different styles.

A long walk from station to station, across the Brie plain with its sweeping horizons. Along the way, two superb monuments: the Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin in Champeaux and the fortified castle at Blandy-les-Tours.

A varied walk through fields, woods and the old town, where many eras coexist.

A beautiful walk in the Brie region, through fields and valleys, with stunning views. Not recommended in summer when it is very hot as there are very few trees to provide shade from the sun.

Mostly dating from the late Middle Ages, fortified farms are a typical architectural feature of the Brie region. This hike connects several of them, including one of the most famous, the Fief des Epoisses. You will follow paths between fields and small roads with little traffic.

A moderate-difficulty walk, with little elevation gain, west of Bombon, passing through Saint-Méry, then across fields and two small woods. It then follows and crosses the Ru d’Ancœur, the Ru de la Prée and the Ru des Moines, passing by the Flagy Mill and the Voies Mill Bombon was the birthplace of the 1918 Victory. Indeed, General Foch moved his command post to Bombon in 1918. His marshal’s baton ‘was presented to him in the castle’s main courtyard in the presence of all the chiefs of staff, Marshal Haig, Marshal Pershing, General Pétain and the highest political authorities, the President of the Republic, Raymond Poincaré, Clemenceau […], Painlevé, former Minister of War and former President of the Council. General Weygand […] was by his side.”

Comprising three villages and three hamlets, this commune is located about 50 kilometres east of Paris. The village of Lumigny is situated at the foot of a sand hill, similar in nature to the Butte de Doue.

A slightly hilly hike through fields and woods, not forgetting the Yerres and its pond.

Three small villages are marked on the map at each point of a right-angled triangle. This is an easy walk with no particular difficulties. There are no climbs, so no effort is required, and the flat countryside is full of charming little spots to discover.

Across the Brie plain, discover a beautiful 13th-century church with fortification elements inherited from its Templar past.

Mostly dating from the late Middle Ages, fortified farms are a typical part of the architectural heritage of the Brie region. This walk takes you past several such farms, including the Fief de Bois-Poussin stronghold, and gives you the chance to discover the rich heritage of Nangis with its ancient fortified castle, church and market halls. The walk takes you along paths between fields and small roads with little traffic, and along the banks of the brooks that wind through this farming plain.