Freneuse walks

This easy walk along the banks of the Seine and its branches, which form small islands, takes you to the small marina of Saint Aubin Les Elbeuf. The path continues to the bend opposite the church of Saint Georges d'Orival and its cliffs.

A lovely little walk, full of flowers in spring, through fields planted with cherry trees and villages. You can admire the view over Sotteville-sous-le-Val and the beautifully maintained houses and gardens in Les Authieux-sur-le-Port-Saint-Ouen.

A pleasant walk, mostly through the forest, to see three remarkable trees and discover the panorama of La Roche Fouet, site of the ruins of the old Fouet castle.The start and end of the route are along the banks of the Seine.

The walk through the Forêt de la Londe-Rouvray, starting from the Quartier Faidherbe, offers a real escape into nature on the outskirts of the town. With its forest paths, peaceful clearings and the gentle rolling hills typical of the Normandy plateau, this route invites you to relax and explore. Accessible and rejuvenating, this walk allows you to enjoy a lush green setting whilst exploring one of the most beautiful woodlands in the Rouen region.

Nestled on the heights of the Seine Valley, the Grand-Couronne walk to the hamlet of Les Essarts, featuring a visit to the fascinating troglodyte caves of Orival, offers an outing combining nature, history and spectacular scenery. Amidst lush forests, limestone cliffs and panoramic views of the river’s meandering course, this route invites you to discover a heritage that is as much natural as it is cultural. The caves of Orival, carved into the rock over centuries, bear witness to a rich and mysterious past, adding a touch of wonder to this accessible and exotic walk.

Nestled between the Seine and the hills of Normandy, Les Damps and the Bord-Louviers forest offer the ideal setting for a nature walk. With its wooded paths, peaceful views and forest atmosphere, this route is perfect for relaxing and discovering unspoilt natural heritage. It's the ideal walk for getting away from it all and enjoying the peace and quiet of the region.

This walk follows the Eure on both banks from Pont-de-l'Arche, then crosses the village of Léry and continues into the Bord forest. It returns via Les Damps, offering the opportunity to visit the charming village of Pont-de-l'Arche. Please note that this walk is partly impassable during periods of flooding.

This walk consists of 70% forest walking or small footpaths. There are a few sections on roads which can be dangerous, particularly the final stretch near Valanglier. It begins with a view of Elbeuf and the Seine valley and ends with a view of the small Oison valley. There are no signposts.

You will pass through forest tracks and paths across fields, allowing you to discover different species of trees and, if you’re lucky, deer or wild boar. There are plenty of birds here. Please be aware of hunting seasons.

Walk around Ymare with a short circular loop to extend the route.

Country lanes and forest paths take you to the semi-troglodytic Saint-Adrien chapel, passing through the village of Belbeuf where you can admire the castle and its polygonal dovecote.

Circular loop in the Bord-Louviers forest via the old Route d'Elbeuf. This is a season when the forest seems both alive and peaceful, with animals bustling about before winter, mushrooms sprouting from the ground and trees losing their leaves.

Autumn hike in a forest environment, mainly consisting of large avenues called forest roads. The avenues and paths are covered with a carpet of russet, ochre and golden leaves. The air is cooler, ideal for walking, filled with the smells of damp earth, mushrooms and wood.

Walk around the village through the woods and the ecological garden. Take a break to read at the end of the route, at the largest second-hand bookshop in the region.

An easy walk, mostly through woodland: ideal for escaping the heatwave. It does happen, even in Normandy!

A countryside route around six villages, mainly following paths and a few minor roads. You can therefore start from any of these six villages.

A flat walk, apart from a short climb at the start of the route. Sections on paths through fields or along the edges of woods. A short walk through the woods and passing through villages make this a very pleasant walk.

Nestled on the outskirts of Rouen, the commune of Hautot-sur-Seine offers the ideal setting for a walk combining unspoilt nature and exceptional heritage. From the very first steps, the path leads deep into the majesticRoumare State Forest, a veritable haven of greenery. As you walk, the forest gives way to the winding banks of the Seine, offering sweeping views of the river.

Nestled on the outskirts of Rouen, the commune of Hautot-sur-Seine offers the ideal setting for a walk combining unspoilt nature and exceptional heritage. From the very first steps, the path leads deep into the majestic Roumare Forest, a veritable green oasis. As the route progresses, the forest gives way to the winding banks of the Seine, offering sweeping views of the river. It is here that the eye is drawn to superb manor houses and châteaux, witnesses to a rich past, which elegantly punctuate the landscape and tell the story of this valley shaped by time.

This hike, starting from the charming village of Val-de-la-Haye on the banks of the Seine, gradually takes you into the Roumare forest, where you will walk along wide paths. The paths are all passable in wet weather.

The route passes through large forest avenues, dirt roads, gravel paths and grassy paths, and runs alongside the Roumare Animal Park for a few metres.Val de la Haye is a charming little village with a strong commitment to nature. There is a heritage trail called "Escale au Val de la Haye", which allows you to discover the history, architecture and heritage of the village.

Starting from the Saint-Louis Collegiate Church and passing by the Manoir Saint-Nicolas, in an hour you will discover some remarkable features linked to the history of the village of La Saussaye, including the 14th-century Saint-Louis Collegiate Church. Step through the cloister gate and let yourself be transported back to the Middle Ages. At that time, the square was surrounded by walls and entry was via either the lower gate or the upper gate, the only one remaining today. As you continue, you’ll discover some of La Saussaye’s hidden gems, such as the Saint-Louis Collegiate Church, the bell-ringer’s house, the Clos Saint-Nicolas where André Maurois lived from 1919 to 1926, and the Pommeraie, another beautiful residence with its pond and French garden.

As you wander through the streets and lanes of La Saussaye, you will discover a number of ponds and learn of their purpose, preserved in the memories of the older generation. Along the way, you will notice beautiful brick houses and find remarkable trees, most of which are linked to the village’s historical periods.

Starting from La Saussaye, the path quickly opens up onto alternating undergrowth and small country lanes. The route allows you to enjoy a peaceful, green rural environment. After a pleasant warm-up, you reach Saint-Germain-de-Pasquier, a charming Norman village known for having the smallest town hall in France: with a surface area of around 8 m² (2.7 metres by 3), it is indeed one of the smallest town halls in France, listed in the Guinness Book of Records. It is housed in the former Sainte-Clotilde chapel, which was deconsecrated at the beginning of the 20th century and converted by a naval architect accustomed to small spaces. A short photo break is a must before continuing on to the Saint-Louis Collegiate Church, a beautiful building whose architecture combines simplicity and elegance.

L'Oison was formerly known as Le Bec, Le Becquet (from the Norse bekkr meaning stream), but also Le Dué or Douet (from the Celtic four meaning running water). Discover beautiful Norman houses as well as around twenty species of wild orchids growing in the valley, which is classified as a natural area of faunistic and floristic interest. The Fontaine Sainte-Clothilde, a miraculous spring, was for a long time a popular place of pilgrimage for the healing of all kinds of ailments. It is said that it gave strength to children who were slow to walk, who were then immersed in the very cold water of the spring.

This pleasant circular walk, located on the outskirts of Rouen, invites you to discover the charms of the Seine valley, between unspoilt nature and local heritage. Starting from Amfreville-la-Mi-Voie, the discovery trail guides you through varied landscapes, combining undergrowth, viewpoints and peaceful paths. The route continues towards Belbeuf, where the castle elegantly dominates the surroundings, bearing witness to the history and character of the area. It is an invitation to relax, observe and become more aware of the environment.

A walk starting from La Haye-Malherbe, alternating between small village roads and farm tracks. Passes close to the beautiful churches of La Haye-Malherbe and Montaure, now part of Terres de Bord.

A walk offering varied scenery through paths, villages and woods.

Between village, forest and plain, discover Vraiville: its pretty pond, its three wayside shrines and the beautiful stained-glass windows of its church.

Nestled in the heart of Roumois, in the Eure department, this hike connects the charming villages of Saint-Pierre-des-Fleurs, Le Bec-Thomas, Saint-Ouen-de-Pontcheuil and Saint-Amand-des-Hautes-Terres. Between green valleys, hedgerow paths and the peaceful banks of the Oison, the route offers an authentic immersion in the Normandy countryside. Along the trails, alternating between quiet country roads and wilder passages, you will discover a discreet rural heritage and open landscapes typical of Roumois.

An easy walk combining riverside paths and lovely tree-lined avenues, sometimes running between buildings – in fact, very pleasant.

Starting from Grand-Quevilly, this hike invites you to enjoy a nature getaway and discover Puits Hébert, a place steeped in history and nestled in a green environment. The route alternates between peaceful paths, woodland and typical valley landscapes, offering a pleasant route. Ideal for recharging your batteries, this long walk allows you to take the time to observe nature while enjoying a friendly itinerary, conducive to relaxation and discovering the local heritage.

The route runs mainly through the forest along paths, tracks and forest roads, and you may come across roe deer, red deer, wild boar and other wildlife.

Long route starting from Le Grand-Quevilly, passing through Petit-Couronne, Grand-Couronne, Moulineaux and Les Essarts. Passes by the ruins of Robert Le Diable’s castle, which can only be viewed from the outside.

A beautiful ten-kilometre walk in the heart of the Roumare Forest with the opportunity to discover the arboretum and the animal park. Ideal with children in the summer. Take this walk in the early afternoon in spring or summer, when the Allée forestière du Loup faces the early afternoon sun and offers magnificent views between deciduous trees (on the left) and conifers (on the right).

On the outskirts of Rouen, Franqueville-Saint-Pierre offers an ideal setting for a hike combining nature and heritage. Between peaceful villages, shaded paths and vast wooded areas, this walk invites you to discover a region where the calm of the forest blends harmoniously with the charm of the Normandy countryside. Along the way, walkers cross the woods of Franqueville, breathe in the fresh air under the foliage, and enjoy views that reveal the rich landscape of the eastern Rouen plateau. An accessible and rejuvenating hike, perfect for getting away from it all for a few hours.

There is nothing special to discover on this short route, just a breath of fresh air. Pass through the fields on the Franquevillais plateau, descend to the Lyons-la-Forêt road via the Sente des Hauts Bœufs to reach the village of Épinay. Then, climb up the path at the edge of the Bois des Chartreux towards Le Faulx, in the commune of Franqueville-Saint-Pierre.