From Chavençon to the Château de Saint-Cyr sur Chars

This lovely walk takes you to a Neolithic menhir called the Pierre Frite, then to a small, well-preserved castle set in lush green surroundings. Beautiful rolling landscapes can be enjoyed throughout this hike.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.65 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 82 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 82 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 142 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 80 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Area: Vexin
  • ⚐ District: Chavençon (60240)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 49.187515° / E 1.993841°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2212E, 2212O
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Description of the walk

Park in the small square in the centre of Chavençon.

(S/E) Pass by the church and head north-west. Leave the village via the small road. Walk along a pretty little pond.

(1) At the crossroads, turn left and follow the wide dirt track heading west.
Follow this path for 1 km until you reach a D3 road, which you cross to continue on the path directly opposite. It climbs gently towards a copse.

(2) Take the first wide path that branches off to the left between the fields. You will soon see the promised menhir at the edge of the small wood opposite. Pass a few metres past it before a small bend to the right to reach a Y-junction.

(3) Follow the grassy path on the left that leads towards the houses. Cross the hamlet of Romesnil, going down Rue de la Pierre Frite until you reach a T-junction.

(4) Turn left onto the small road that heads towards the forest and descends to a small bridge, then climbs quite steeply under the tall trees. After a left turn, you will see a long straight road with the Château de Saint-Cyr at the end.
Continue to the château and take the small road on the left, then the path heading north, which continues as it turns right.

(5) Return to theGR®11, which is marked in white and red and also follows aPR® marked in yellow.
The path leads through woods and fields to the small hamlet of La Mendicité.

(6) Cross the D3 coming from Neuilly-en-Vexin and take the small road opposite. TheGR®11follows it to Chavençon (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 138 m - There is a small square in the centre of the village
  2. 1 : km 0.44 - alt. 136 m - Start of the dirt track
  3. 2 : km 2.51 - alt. 123 m - Take the path on the left as you leave the grove
  4. 3 : km 3.32 - alt. 116 m - Crossroads after the menhir
  5. 4 : km 3.99 - alt. 113 m - T-junction
  6. 5 : km 5.26 - alt. 104 m - GR11 junction
  7. 6 : km 7.02 - alt. 103 m - Hamlet of La Mendicité
  8. S/E : km 8.65 - alt. 138 m - There is a small square in the centre of the village

Notes

No special equipment is required for this walk.
Sports shoes are sufficient.
No water sources except by asking the residents of the two hamlets you pass through.

Worth a visit

You can't miss the two highlights of the circuit: the menhir and the castle. While the menhir can be viewed quickly, the grassy square in front of the castle is a very pleasant place to sit and enjoy the peace and quiet of the area.
A short walk through Chavençon, a small, green and peaceful village, will take you along Rue des Vaches to a large and beautiful house. This path leads to the Buttes de Rosne forest

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 22 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
BD4-1993
BD4-1993

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful walk in the countryside with fields of flax with bluish flowers at this time of year. The route is not very shady... best done in the morning in bright sunshine.
One small problem: the last kilometre is on a narrow, winding road where the few cars that use it drive fast... Be careful!
Ride combined with "le toit de l'ile de France", in the afternoon (17km).

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Grosse  Valérie
Grosse Valérie

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Leisurely hike, beautiful castle

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Chartier Duraincy
Chartier Duraincy

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 31, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

pleasant, peaceful route.

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fano1962
fano1962

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a very pleasant walk and the sun was shining.
Thank you

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td25
td25

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 19, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Please note that part of the grassy path down to the hamlet of La Mendicité is overgrown with brambles, and a fallen tree is blocking the way.
There is not much shade on the path and you return to the tarmac from the hamlet in 6. Be careful of cars as they drive very fast.

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bpoirrier
bpoirrier

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 01, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Good course, not too much shade for sunny days

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Phil92250
Phil92250

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

nice walk, take a cap if it's sunny in the afternoon. Good loop, we did it in 2 hours, including breaks
Thanks!

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cyril gispert
cyril gispert

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

The last part, from stage 6 to the arrival in Chavençon, is a little unclear. 1,000 metres of asphalt with bends and uneven ground is not easy and not very safe. Otherwise, it's a very pleasant walk!
Thank you

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Gwen R
Gwen R

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 31, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Ideal short hike for families! Very easy to follow description. We had a great time.

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kingclauduis
kingclauduis

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 09, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Good route, beautiful hike, just follow the signs.

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anne-christine v
anne-christine v

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 07, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

a very beautiful hike, well signposted and pleasant in the French Vexin region. Takes 2½ hours.

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brju
brju
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2019
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very beautiful hike, just one section that was not maintained (before stage 6), forcing us to walk through a field.

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mouhrando
mouhrando

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 14, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Short hike, well described. Can be combined with the hike called "Loop starting from Chars".

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titichezleskiwis
titichezleskiwis

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 17, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant short hike in the countryside, we even encountered some wild animals, two deer roaming near the castle.

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Libellule95
Libellule95

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant walk in the Vexin region to enjoy the view of the fields and pass through charming little woods. Wild plants are in full bloom during May, a delight for the eyes and the nose.
The village of Chavençon has picturesque little houses and the pond is beautiful at this time of year with its pink water lilies and yellow irises, not to mention the goldfish and ducks. Parking is difficult in the village, if not impossible.
The esplanade in front of the Château de Saint Cyr is a haven of peace, ideal for a restful break.
Be careful, as the paths are very slippery after spring rains.
The tour ends on the paved road... what a shame!

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