Castles and walks around Noyers

Two châteaux are on the itinerary. The first is Noyers Castle, which you’ll see after just a few steps!
The second is Jouancy Castle, with its superb roof.
Make the most of your visit to take a stroll through this medieval town, which served as the setting for a very famous Walt Disney film!

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.60 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 446 ft
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    Descent: - 440 ft

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    Highest point: 981 ft
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    Lowest point: 564 ft

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Description of the walk

On Rue de la République, before the gates, near the wash house, you can park. If necessary, you can also park at the campsite by turning left after the bridge over the Serein.

(S/E) Head towards the town centre via Rue de la République, cross the River Serein and you’ll come to a gate.

(1) Don’t go under the gate but turn right. Walk alongside the Serein and carry on until you reach the steps on the left leading up to the castle.

(2) Head up to the castle – good luck!

(3) Once you’ve reached the top of the steps, take the opportunity to explore the site by turning left. Make your way to the viewpoint, then continue your tour by walking a full circle clockwise, passing another viewpoint and various gates. Return to the junction.

(3) Turn left at the top of the steps and you’ll come out onto a track.

(4) Turn right and carry on straight ahead to the hamlet of La Borde

(5) Turn left. Carry straight on round the bend, leaving the farm and the silos on your left, and you’ll reach a junction after a short descent.

(6) Turn right onto the grassy track which leads to the D956.

(7) Cross with care(bend) and continue along the road almost directly opposite. Cross the D94 and you’ll arrive in Censy.

(8) After a few houses, take the road on the right, towards Jouancy. Cross the D101 with care and you’ll find yourself opposite Jouancy Castle.

(9) Enjoy the view of the château’s roof and the orientation board. Take the path next to it, which descends towards Noyers through wooded areas, and you’ll reach the D956.

(10) Turn left onto it and cross the bridge.

(11) Turn right onto the Chemin de la Corvée after the school complex. Continue straight on until you reach Rue de la République and the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 574 ft - Parking near the wash house. Near the - Serein (rivière)
  2. 1 : mi 0.1 - alt. 571 ft - Gate
  3. 2 : mi 0.51 - alt. 574 ft - Lower staircase
  4. 3 : mi 0.61 - alt. 751 ft - Upper staircase - Le Vieux Château (Noyers-sur-Serein)
  5. 4 : mi 1.42 - alt. 778 ft - path
  6. 5 : mi 2.48 - alt. 889 ft - La Borde hamlet
  7. 6 : mi 2.79 - alt. 860 ft - Grass path
  8. 7 : mi 3.35 - alt. 863 ft - D956
  9. 8 : mi 3.65 - alt. 896 ft - Censy
  10. 9 : mi 4.59 - alt. 971 ft - Château de Jouancy
  11. 10 : mi 6.09 - alt. 577 ft - D956
  12. 11 : mi 6.36 - alt. 587 ft - Chemin de la Corvée
  13. S/E : mi 6.6 - alt. 574 ft - Parking near the wash house

Notes

Noyers is well worth a visit. There are plenty of craft shops, some lovely old buildings, and plenty of spots for a picnic by the River Serein.

Noyers Castle
The OSM map is more useful for visiting the castle as it shows the footpaths, unlike the IGN map in this area.

There are three restaurants in the village.

Reviews and comments

3.9 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.8 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
Eric89200
Eric89200

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 31, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike, even if the last third is a bit monotonous

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FC44
FC44

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A walk with no particular difficulties, apart from the 300 uneven steps (that’s what’s stated, but we didn’t count them!) leading up to the site of Noyers Castle (at point 3, there’s a circular route around the castle ruins: don’t miss the magnificent view at point 4!). Between points 3 and 4, follow the track towards the site’s car park via the widest path if you want to avoid backtracking, as there are several trailheads so you’ll need to check the route carefully – it’s tricky without a GPS! There’s no shade between points 4 and 9 for those wishing to do this route in summer. The paths can be a bit monotonous at times, but the sections through the woodland are very pleasant and the heritage sites are interesting (Noyers Castle, Jouancy Castle). Don’t miss a visit to the medieval village of Noyers – it’s a real gem!

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Wanderung89
Wanderung89

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk offering views of the Tonnerrois countryside and its architecture.
At certain points along the route, the description may be a little confusing:
- When you reach the castle, there are several paths.
- At point 6, there are no markers to indicate the path on the right, which is hidden by uncut grass.
Look for the large tree at the start of the path as a landmark.

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Fabrice 77176
Fabrice 77176

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk starting from Noyers.
Some of the paths aren’t maintained – the grass is overgrown!
The climb up to the castle ruins is a good warm-up!!!

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michel.deville@laposte.net
michel.deville@laposte.net

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk. Easy. The route is varied, with a long stretch across a windy plateau.

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