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Dormans walks
From Dormans to Port à Binson via the GR®14, returning along the banks of the Marne
This walk takes you along theGR®®14from Dormans to Port à Binson, through vineyards and woods. The return journey follows the banks of the Marne on the unpaved side, which is the more pleasant route. It is long but not difficult, as there is little change in elevation.
Circular walk starting from Dormans, on the GR®14 and along the banks of the Marne
This is a lovely walk through very varied terrain: vineyards, plenty of woodland, and the banks of the Marne towards the end of the route. You can visit Dormans, its castle and the Marne Battles Memorial.
Loop between Passy-sur-Marne and Dormans through villages and vineyards
A circular walk starting from Passy-sur-Marne, taking in vineyards, châteaux, villages, the banks of the Marne and wash houses, not forgetting the military cemetery and the Dormans Memorial 1914-1918. A busy day steeped in history.
The Three Hills Circular in Sainte-Gemme
Starting from Sainte-Gemme, this walk takes us through vineyards, woods, pastures and fields to discover views over the Semoigne and Marne valleys and their villages clinging to the hillsides.
Via the Prés de Buire
This route is one of the 11 short circuits in the Surmelin Valley. Along the way, you’ll discover the charms of the villages of Celles-lès-Condé, Baulne-en-Brie (Vallée-en-Champagne) and Condé-en-Brie.
The Tour de la Garenne between Connigis and Crézeancy
The Tour de la Garenne passes through the villages of Connigis, Saint-Eugène and Crézancy. It follows a section of the (underground) Dhuis Aqueduct, which carries water to Val d’Europe.
La Table des Hussards as seen from Crézancy
The La Table des Hussards route passes through the villages of Crézancy and Mézy-Moulin. On this route, you follow the Marne river to reach its confluence with the Surmelin. You’ll pass through woods and meadows, but above all, the steep slopes of the vineyards.
The Grosse Pierre route between Condé-en-Brie and Monthurel
The La Grosse Pierre route passes through the villages of Condé-en-Brie, Monthurel and Celles-lès-Condé. This route runs alongside the Grande Rue, where you’ll find the tourist information sign for the Surmelin Valley.
Circular route between Condé-en-Brie and Baulne-en-Brie along the Surmelin
This short walk will take you along the Surmelin Valley, through villages rich in historic monuments. The scenery is very varied: woods, vineyards, orchards, fields and pastures.
It’s not difficult, but best avoided in very hot weather as there is little shade.
Condé-en-Brie, the Surmelin, the Verdonnelle and the Dhuis aqueduct
This is a long day’s hike that will allow you to explore Condé-en-Brie, Pargny-la-Dhuis and the very pretty Verdonnelle valley. You’ll walk along the Dhuis Aqueduct, which offers lovely views of the Dhuis valley.
The Dhuis Aqueduct and Condé-en-Brie
This is a unique little hike that will allow you to discover the Dhuis aqueduct and visit Condé-en-Brie, its castle and its historic centre.
Via the Vieux Prés de Saint-Eugène
The “Par les Vieux Prés” route is one of the 11 short routes in the Surmelin Valley. It passes through the villages of Saint-Eugène, Monthurel and Condé-en-Brie. As you follow the Dhuis Aqueduct, enjoy the many views of the valley and its villages.
The La Fontaine Noire route in Vallées-en-Champagne
The Fontaine Noire route passes through the villages of Le Breuil and Baulne-en-Brie. Along this route, you’ll walk through pleasant meadows whilst following the River Surmelin, and there’s a picnic table in the shade.
From Baulne-en-Brie to Mézy-Moulins
The right bank of the ‘Deux Rives en Omois’ forms the second part of the circular route, allowing you to explore the eight villages in the Aisne department within the Surmelin Valley. It passes through the villages of Baulne-en-Brie (Vallées en Champagne), Condé-en-Brie, Saint-Eugène, Crézancy and Mézy-Moulins.
From Mézy-Moulins to Baulne-en-Brie
The right bank of the ‘Deux Rives en Omois’ forms the first section of the circular route, taking you through the eight villages in the Aisne department that make up the Surmelin Valley. It passes through the villages of Mézy-Moulins, Connigis, Monthurel, Celles-lès-Condé and Baulne-en-Brie.
Between the Marne and the vineyards, at Mont-Saint-Père and on the Coteau des Orchidées
In the footsteps of Léon-Augustin-Lhermitte, painter of the peasants of Champagne, late 19th century.
Walk up Mont-Saint-Père, passing by the Gland orientation table, then stroll along the Marne to finish up on the Chartèves hillside, a nature reserve where you can find around thirty plant species (orchids, etc.) and invertebrate fauna (spotted salamanders) and insectivorous birds.
The Bois des Moines circular path
The ‘Bois de Moines’ circular route is one of the eleven short routes in the Surmelin Valley. It passes through the villages of Le Breuil and La Ville-sous-Orbais. The route follows part of the Surmelin GRP®.
In the Marne Valley, starting from Reuil
This short walk takes you along the banks of the Marne and up to the hills of the Champagne vineyards. Beautiful views over the valley. You can visit the charming village of Châtillon-sur-Marne and the statue of Urban II.
Notre-Dame-d'Igny Abbey through the woods of Vézilly
This short walk will take you through the woods to the Abbey of Notre-Dame d'Igny. If you linger at the abbey, allow half a day.
The Chamery circuit
The hamlet of Chamery is part of the municipality of Coulonges-Cohan. Situated on high ground, it offers numerous views over the village of Coulonges. This route takes you to the memorial stone commemorating Quentin Roosevelt, son of President Theodore Roosevelt, whose aeroplane was shot down during an aerial battle over Chamery on 14 July 1918. You will also come across the commemorative fountain donated to the hamlet’s residents by the Roosevelt family.
Explore the wash houses of Coulonges-Cohan and the Quentin Roosevelt memorial
This short route will take you back in time to the charming village of Coulonges-Cohan. Visit the wash houses, the castle (ruins) and the Quentin Roosevelt memorial. Each point of interest is marked by an information panel on site.
The history of Coulonges-Cohan
This walk, within the municipality of Coulonges-Cohan, allows you to explore all the information panels created by the association “Coulonges-Cohan, un autre regard”, covering the history of the municipality, daily life and the events that have shaped the village. It also enables you to discover the vast majority of the municipality’s fountains and wash houses. The end of the route takes you past the Auberge de la Roue Fleurie, where you can enjoy a meal or a drink!
The Red Cross circular loop
The Red Cross circular walk passes through the villages of Orbais-l’Abbaye and La-Ville-sous-Orbais. It follows part of the Surmelin GRP® trail. The walk starts on the squarein Orbais-l’Abbaye, near the church, close to the Surmelin Valley tourist sign.
Circular route starting from Notre-Dame-d'Igny Abbey
A walk through the meadows and woods from Notre-Dame-d'Igny Abbey to the pretty village of Coulonges-Cohan with its wash houses and fountains.
In the Tardenois region
A stroll through peaceful countryside just an hour from Paris, where you will find fortified castles, a 12th-century church and an American cemetery from the First World War.
On the heights of Cohan
Cohan is a hamlet within the municipality of Coulonges-Cohan. It is dominated by its beautiful listed church, with its distinctive slate-covered bell tower. The walk offers several opportunities to enjoy magnificent views, including a fine vista over Cohan as well as the village of Coulonges. This route also takes you through the hamlets of Party and Villomé.
La Hottée du Diable from Villeneuve-sur-Fère
A very varied walk, the main highlight of which is the Hottée du Diable sandstone boulder field (a mini Fontainebleau). The rest of the walk alternates between forests, meadows and farmland, crosses several streams, and takes in a fine variety of churches and chapels. There are also numerous remains of cave dwellings and the ruins of an abbey at Val Chrétien.
This is also the home of Camille and Paul Claudel, whose house can be visited during the season and on opening days.
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