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.

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.

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.

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.

This walk offers you the chance to explore this remarkable forest heritage, breathe in the fresh air of the undergrowth and enjoy the tranquillity of a preserved environment. Whether you are a nature lover, a regular walker or simply curious, the Bois de la Hérangère will surprise you with its diversity and peaceful atmosphere.

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.

A pleasant short hike of about ten kilometres along the banks of the Andelle and the Seine. Crossing the Léry Poses outdoor recreation centre and on the banks of Biotropica.

The 2 Lovers' hike.

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.

Circuit around the water: lakes, ponds and river. This walk begins by crossing the Seine via a footbridge that passes over the locks and the Poses dam. It then goes around the Lac des Deux Amants and the Lac du Mesnil, where numerous birds, including waterfowl, add to the charm of these lakeside landscapes. Finally, the return to the banks of the Seine takes you past splendid houses built from local stone and faces the chalk cliffs.

A pleasant walk along the Seine, starting with views of pretty villages and cliffs on the opposite bank. This route also passes through the Roumare National Forest and several villages. This hike offers views of no fewer than seven castles and manor houses, some of which are visible on the way back along the Seine.

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).

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.

Located on the outskirts of Rouen, the La Londe-Rouvray forest is a true natural gem, with majestic beech forests, winding paths and bright clearings. Ranked among the largest state-owned forests in Normandy, it invites you to escape and discover varied landscapes, shaped by the seasons and history. Following the GPX track can be useful in the forest.

A walk with varied landscapes: countryside, forests, abbey and the banks of the Andelle.

Starting from the Clos Démont housing estate, this 9 km hike will take you along various paths in La Neuville-Chant-d'Oisel. You can take a break at the pond on Rue Saint-Autin, in the Lotissement des Beaux Repaires park, or on the Promenade du Clos Démont. Along the way, you will also see the Château Jacques Anquetil. You can shorten this route at any time by taking Rue des Andelys towards the town hall.

This route is suitable for all levels as the outward and return journeys follow the same route, so you can turn back at any time! The starting point is near the Jonquemare pond in Neuville-Chant-d'Oisel. Passing through the Longboël forest, you will go through the Parc des Flotteaux, the Guinguette des Écluses, the dam and the Lac des Deux Amants.

A walk through Rouen, a quintessential Norman city with its many churches and remarkable monuments, its clock and its historic sites, as well as its panoramic views of the Seine and the city from the hillsides.

An easy hike that starts along the banks of the Seine, where the reflections are magnificent, especially the typical bridge of Saint-Pierre-du-Vauvray. Then, a very gentle climb into the forest leads to the village of Heudebouville and then the splendid panorama of Vironvay over the villages, hillsides, bridge, Château-Gaillard, meanders of the Seine, etc. Along the way, there are frequent small panoramas for those who wish to linger and take in the view.

This hike starts in the centre of the village and follows the Grande Randonnée trails that circle around the south.

Walking tour on little-used roads, paths and trails that cross the village and the marshes, run alongside the Seine, and criss-cross the plain and the forest.

With a nod to Victor Hugo, who referred to the city as the city of a hundred bell towers, the theme of this urban walk is churches and chapels without bell towers. These are the remains of churches that have suffered the ravages of history and urbanisation, as well as churches and chapels that have been deconsecrated and converted to other uses or are awaiting decisions on their fate. A few buildings still used for worship are exceptions, but they are well worth a visit. An opportunity to (re)discover this beautiful city .

Rouen and its half-timbered streets. Typical Normandy and boats on the Seine. With a rich and prestigious past, largely dating back to the medieval era, not to mention the martyrdom and death of Joan of Arc.

A pleasant, flat walk that will allow you to discover the back of the properties in this small village in the Neubourg plain.

Starting from Quevillon, this route is located in the Roumare Forest, where you can admire pheasants, wild boars, roe deer and deer in the wild, crossing a path or forest road, and enjoy the sound of pheasants calling as you walk.

This walk reveals a charming village with a rural character, its church, castle and pretty houses. Set off to explore its enchanting plains, hillsides and forests, while photographing the flora and fauna of the undergrowth and the multitude of varieties of wild orchids nestled in the ditches at the edge of the forest.

This introductory loop hike takes in the western slopes of Rouen (Fond du Val - Le Cotillet) as far as the Portes de la Forêt Verte small park. The route is largely an out-and-back, so you can shorten the walk if you need to, depending on your physical abilities.

This hike is a kind of treasure hunt, during which you will have to find eight pebbles. Each pebble has a word written on it. Once you have found all the words, you will have to put them together to form a sentence that answers this question:What do you reap when you move forward with words?

This is a very pleasant walk through charming little villages where you can admire magnificent thatched cottages and other typical Norman houses, or pass through the village of Fontaine-sous-Préaux where the Robec river has its source. You will also pass through woods where you can enjoy a little shade when it is hot. Be careful on the few fairly steep climbs and descents and on some paths that can be very muddy in wet weather (this is Normandy, after all!).

A short walk around the village. After crossing the forest, we will return via theGR® 25 to the village, passing in front of the small church.

Hike from the forecourt of Saint-Martin-de-Boscherville Abbey to Montigny and Hénouville along forest paths and trails. Then, descend through the marshes to walk along the Seine and return to Saint-Martin via trails, paths and small roads.

Heudebouville offers exceptional natural sites such as the hillsides that form a protected area known as a ZNIEFF (Zone Naturelle d'Intérêt Écologique, Faunistique et Floristique) from Saint-Pierre-du-Vauvray. Explore the many ponds and springs located on the plateau, as well as its island known as "Lormais". The village's architectural heritage will surprise you with its priory on the banks of the Seine and its splendid bread oven at the start of the hike.

A lovely walk in the forest where you can discover ponds, monuments and magnificent trees. See practical information.

Discover Montigny, its village, rural and forest heritage, as you wander through the streets and marked forest paths of the Roumare National Forest. During your walk, you will have the opportunity to admire an 18th-century castle and a traditional farmhouse called the "Maison Rouge". A few steps further on, you can enjoy a refreshing dip in the Sangliers pond. Then, on the Allée Verte, discover one of the curiosities of this trail: a megalithic stone believed to have been used for druidic rituals.

This route allows you to alternate between the agricultural landscapes of the plateau and the charm of the hillsides. After exploring the Seine and the beautiful residences that line it, you will appreciate the panoramic views as you climb. Then set off to discover the charming village of Venables, its history and its architectural heritage.