Gaillon-sur-Montcient walks

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.

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

Starting from the charming village of Brueil en Vexin, you will pass La Cave aux Fées, a Neolithic burial site dating from around 2000 BCE. Then, through a varied, hilly landscape, you will discover a few hamlets and a village with its wash house and old bridge.

A loop starting from Vigny via Théméricourt and Avernes.

A short hike in the rolling landscape of the French Vexin, among woods, fields and meadows that are home to many horses.

This walk, half rural and half woodland, takes you to 11 wash houses scattered throughout pretty villages in the region. They are of various designs and styles, most of them decorated with flowers, some of which are quite complex in design and/or large in size, offering clear, refreshing running water (although not drinkable), which is much appreciated when temperatures rise above 30°C. Two views of Mantes-la-Jolie and its cathedral, and the chimneys of the Porcheville power station often in view.

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.

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

A mainly forest route which, as it winds its way through villages, passes no fewer than four castles dating from the 15th to the 18th centuries.

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.

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

An easy loop around Commeny via Le Perchay and the Chaussée Jules César.

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.

This hike through woods and fields offers beautiful views of the Viosne Valley, a small river that flows through the Vexin Français from north to south, with interesting heritage in the village of Brignancourt and a possible stop at the edge of a beautiful pond.

This varied walk invites you to discover some aspects of the Vexin region: charming villages full of flowers, rolling countryside, small streams, refreshing woodland, varied flora and a Gallo-Roman site.

Discover three pretty villages in the French Vexin region with beautiful churches, a stunning castle and varied landscapes of fields, sunny hillsides and even pine forests.

Walk starting from Chars SNCF station passing the Château de Saint-Cyr-sur-Chars. On the way back to Chars there is a narrow pedestrian passage that starts with a staircase.

A hike that alternates between forest and fields, with a small pond that is ideal for a pleasant break.

This circuit consists almost exclusively of paved forest roads, at least in part, and is closed to motor traffic. This allows you to hike in the forest without having to surf on paths full of water and mud in winter.