Évecquemont walks

A circular route which, on the outward journey, follows theGR®1from Vaux-sur-Seine to Sagy. The route passes very close to the Châteaux de Villette and Vaux. Before reaching the finish, the route runs alongside the Seine for a few hundred metres.

A lovely walk along the banks of the Seine, passing through pretty villages such as Evecquemont. The starting point and finishing point are two stations on the same SNCF line.

A water-themed hike: from the meanders of the Aubette to the springs that enliven the Vexin region.

Half urban, half rural route to discover old Meulan-en-Yvelines and the views over the Aubette and Seine valleys.

The walk begins with a very varied section of the GRP® "Impressionist Seine" trail, starting with the imposing ESA Ariane rocket factory and its loading dock, a charming marina, the Val de Seine leisure island, and several large ponds. It continues with Triel-sur-Seine, its pleasant Parc Senet, and its Église St-Martin with its complex architecture. The crossing of the Bois d'Hautil via easy but unspoilt paths is worth the detour for its chestnut forests dotted with a few beautiful oak trees and pierced by a large number of chasms resulting from the collapse of underground quarries. The walk ends peacefully as you admire the confluence of the Oise and the Seine.

This walk can be started from Meulan-Hardricourt station and follows marked paths for a good part of the way, even if they are not always easy to identify, particularly the access tothe GR® 2. During this walk, you can see the church of Hardricourt, pass through fields, see La Défense, enjoy the undergrowth, admire the pretty village of Mézy-sur-Seine and, if you are feeling adventurous, dip your feet in the water (in summer) and enjoy the banks of the Seine. Please note that in cold weather, some sections of the forest may be muddy and difficult to walk on.

A circular route for a day's hike. Starting from Sagy, you will pass through Saillancourt, Villette, Condécourt, Longuesse and Vigny.

A hike from station to station which, with a few climbs, leads from the Seine valley to the Oise valley. After the streets, alleys and paths of Triel-sur-Seine and Chanteloup-les-Vignes, you cross the Hautil Forest in a very pleasant way. Three beautiful churches and two beautiful farmhouses are to be discovered along the way.

This walk through the old streets of Verneuil, its parks and gardens is not difficult. The walk continues through the forest and along some of its varied paths. End of the urban route, nice little shops, cheese shop, bakery, etc. Finally, a gently sloping path leads to the station.

Starting from the banks of the Seine opposite Île Verte, walk up the narrow streets and paths to Villa Paul Poiret.

A hike from station to station with the Oise as the guiding thread. You will cross several wooded parks and follow the river for a long time, mostly on a right of way. At the end of the route, the passage through Auvers-sur-Oise is an opportunity to evoke the famous painter Vincent Van Gogh.

This walk will take you along streams and through countryside, valleys and paths to discover the heritage of three charming villages. Beautiful views are also on the menu for this walk.

At the southern edge of the French Vexin, a loop that starts along the Montcient river, with the old Moulin Brûlé, and then alternates between ascents and descents in the woods or between fields.

In the southern French Vexin region, this circuit takes you through fields and woods, playing leapfrog with the River Montcient. The Cave aux Fées, a covered passage dating from 2500 BC, bears witness to ancient human occupation. A dovecote, an old water mill and several wash houses are also worth seeing.

Hike through the fields and woods near Oinville-sur-Montcient. There are a few hills during this walk.

A loop starting from Vigny via Théméricourt and Avernes.

This circular walk takes you on a journey of discovery through the four vineyards of Jouy-le-Moutier. You will learn about the past activities of this hillside with its old limestone quarries, the former CGB railway line that linked Pontoise to Poissy, the Jouy-le-Moutier menhir and two wash houses.

A short walk, where heritage sites (churches, wash houses, covered walkway) alternate with a path along the Oise river.

The route follows the Avenue Verte (Paris-London cycle route) from Jouy-le-Moutier to Vauréal. After crossing the Oise at the major axis, it returns via the Cergy ponds and the towpath to the Pont de Neuville bridge.

A walk around Juziers that allows you to discover its heritage, a panoramic view of the valley and a pleasant return trip along a towpath on the banks of the Seine.

Circular route from Juziers station, alternating between farmland and forests. Several interesting churches (unfortunately often closed), beautiful wash houses, a fountain with its statue still intact. And of course, the beautiful covered walkway of the Mare aux Fées, which is well worth a detour.

During this varied, hilly hike, you will discover three small villages as you stroll along narrow streets and paths. You will walk along a few hillside and woodland trails, discover beautiful viewpoints and stroll along the Seine on your return.

A loop starting from the National Scout Centre in Jambville. The very hilly route is marked in yellow.

The first part of the circuit from Bures to Chapet passes through fields along farm tracks, then crosses Chapet and reaches the hamlet of Brezolles, before returning through the woods

This walk takes you past numerous wash houses fed by springs located on the circular Oise in the municipalities of Jouy-le-Moutier, Vauréal and Cergy. Along the way, you will discover the Jouy-le-Moutier municipal park known as "Parc Raclet", the Rue des Blanchards and its curiosities, the old railway line that linked Pontoise to Poissy, the Axe Majeur, Gérard Philippe's house and the Cergy ponds leisure centre.

This walk will first take you on a journey of discovery through the heritage of this district of Aubergenville and Épône, an avant-garde holiday resort created in the 1920s. On the way back, you will walk along the Mauldre and Giboin rivers to reach the "beach".

A circular starting from Maurecourt cemetery, passing through the Berthe Morisot trail, the Château du Fay, the Écancourt farm, the Bois de Jouy and returning to Maurecourt along the old railway line.

This mainly forest hike will take you to the Galluis Regional Forest, then on to the village of Frémainville, where you will discover some interesting heritage sites. It is best to do this walk during the dry season.

A lovely, flat route to enjoy at your leisure along the banks of the Oise, with a high point at the back of the Pays de Maurecourt offering magnificent views of the Oise. This region is even more beautiful when seen from the footpaths.

Narrow paths, steep trails. Explore the picturesque paths and trails of the town of Andrésy. It's a different way to discover the charm of Andrésy, between town, countryside and the banks of the Seine.

Do you enjoy walking? Here is the ideal hike that will take you on a route full of surprises! Between town, countryside and forest, discover Andrésy as you've never seen it before: a town in its natural state!

A hike on the slopes of both banks of the Viosne, alternating between cultivated fields, woodland and charming villages. For about 3 kilometres, the route follows the course of an ancient Roman road, the Chaussée Jules César. There is a rich heritage to discover along the way: mills, a castle, churches, crosses, wash houses and beautiful houses.

Between town and countryside, this walk is mainly marked by yellow PR® markers.

A hilly route from village to village, with views of Paris and La Défense.

Alternating between cultivated fields and forest edges, this hike follows the Viosne River. For a little over 2 km, the route follows the route of an ancient Roman road, the Chaussée Jules César.

The hike begins in front of Osny Town Hall in the beautiful setting of Château Grouchy and its park bordered by a pond. The walk heads north-west to the town of Boissy-l'Aillerie, returning south and then east to the starting point via Grouchy Park. Much of the route is away from roads with motor traffic.

This circular route follows theGR®1 trailfrom Parc de la Bruneterie in Orgeval to the Forest of Marly on the way there. On the way back, the route crosses the Joyenval Golf Course and the commune of Chambourcy.

Starting from the village of Bazemont, rich in heritage, this is a forest loop for a good half of the route, with passages between fields and along the streams that drain them.

A hike from station to station, most of which takes place in the Forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, which we cross from south-west to north-east. It is an opportunity to walk through forests of various species and to come across two ancient crosses and two oratories. The route ends with a water theme, at the confluence of the Seine and the Oise.

A varied hike with some elevation gain. You will pass through a few villages or residential areas and alternate between woods and cultivated fields.

In search of a little blue butterfly. During a break halfway through, I saw a magnificent blue butterfly, just once, which was quite exceptional. This gave me the idea to write an article and since then, I have always dreamed of seeing it again.

This route follows part ofthe GR®26 trailon the plateau above the Mauldre.

The French Vexin region has numerous megalithic sites dating from the late third millennium B.C. This walk gives you the chance to visit a dolmen in a perfect state of preservation. As you stroll through the fields and woods, you will also be able to see some lovely churches and castles.

After exploring Maule and its heritage, you will climb through the woods and walk through the countryside to reach Aulnay-sur-Mauldre. From there, you will follow the Mauldre and its recent meanders back to the starting point.