Fontenailles walks

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.

A hike mainly through forest, which also includes passages between fields and offers some interesting heritage features. This hike is reserved for those who are not put off by trudging through dense vegetation.

One of the few forest trails that can be followed in the heart of Brie. A route that is mainly in cool shade, with a brief stretch through the fields around the Ferme d'Heurtebise.

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.”

A picturesque walk starting from Bombon, a small, typical Briard village. The route goes round two châteaux, follows the Ru d’Ancœur (a peaceful little stream) and crosses woods and cultivated fields. This walk is easy, but the section along the river can be muddy in winter. Please also be aware of hunting seasons.

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.

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.

A hike rich in heritage in the south of Brie. It starts at the old fortified castle of Blandy-les-Tours, which is in excellent condition, and ends with a visit to one of the most beautiful Gothic churches in the Île-de-France region. Two other churches, a chapel, another more recent castle and an old mill complete the picture. A route on a cultivated plateau, through woods and alongside the Ru d'Ancoeur.

Twenty-fourth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, starting from Donnemarie-Dontilly after spending the night there at the end ofthe previous stage. This stage connects the Montois region to the Seine Valley and Montereau-Fault-Yonne, the confluence of the Seine and Yonne rivers. It thus transitions from an agricultural landscape to a marshland landscape in the valley, ending in a more urban environment.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

Variation of the "From vineyards to orchards in the Javot valley" hike available on the FFRP Seine-et-Marne hiking website.

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.

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

Between woods and fields, discover three of the oldest churches in the Ile-de-France region. The approach to the church of Paroy, isolated on its hill, offers a beautiful sight. Two other churches, a few wash houses and old wells, and beautiful farmhouses complete this heritage-rich hike.

A loop offering beautiful views of the Seine and its valley! After an initial section in the forest, the trail follows a pleasant path along the riverbank, offering superb panoramic views. The hike ends on the banks of the Seine, with a picturesque passage on the small island of Basses Godernes.

A hike from station to station, mainly through a section of the Fontainebleau Forest that is not among the most frequented. The forest route alternates between wide paths and trails that wind through rocky terrain. Before that, the crossing of Thomery offers beautiful heritage sites, including its grape walls and some beautiful views of the Seine.