Grainville walks

A lovely short walk through valleys, woods, plains and villages starting from Grainville.

A short hike in the Andelle Valley to discover its rich heritage. Two castles, an abbey and the remains of a spinning mill with striking architecture punctuate this route. Pretty wooded paths, particularly the one that runs along the walls of Bonnemare Castle, and the rolling countryside as you leave Douville-sur-Andelle, add to the charm of this walk.

This walk begins with a visit to the 11th-century church of Touffreville, situated on the edge of the forest. The route then follows the Fouillebroc stream, which you will cross several times.The paths through the Lyons Forest lead to the stream’s source and to the Fontaine de Sainte-Catherine; the route then overlooks Mortemer Abbey and reaches the village of Lisors, where the church stands opposite a chapel in front of a pretty pond fed by the Fouillebroc.

An invigorating hike with remarkable views overlooking the Seine, the Poses-Léry leisure centre and Pont de l'Arche. Pass close to three 17th-century châteaux: the Manoir de Senneville, the Manoir de Canteloup and the Château des Deux Amants, the setting for the legend of Raoul de Bonnemare and Mathilde. Stroll along the Seine for 1,500 metres. Final stroll along the Andelle and the mills of Romilly-sur-Andelle.

This hike takes you across the agricultural plateau of the Norman Vexin, wooded valleys andGR® along the cliffs of the Seine, with superb panoramic views of the Seine valley.

A lovely walk in the forest of Lyons-la-Forêt with a stop in one of the most beautiful villages in France.

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.

Walk along the Côte des Deux Amants. Magnificent view of one of the circular bends in the Seine

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.

The walk begins in a lovely forest near Daubeuf-près-Vatteville. The route ends on the plateau with a magnificent view of the Seine Valley.

A shaded day-long hike to discover the Norman Vexin with Lyons-la-Forêt, a listed village, and its large forests. This is one of the most beautiful beech and oak forests in Europe, with tall trees, an arboretum, the Fouillebroc and Sainte-Catherine springs, and the 12th-century Cistercian abbey of Mortemer.

The proposed itinerary is mainly through forests, roads and forest paths. It passes by Mortemer Abbey, the Fouillebroc valley and its spring, and Sainte-Catherine Chapel. The Lyons arboretum is a good place to stop. The return to Lyons through the forest ends with a visit to the main monuments of Lyons-la-Forêt.

A lovely walk through rolling countryside. Lyons-la-Forêt is a pretty old village, usually bustling with activity.

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

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.

After admiring Vascœuil Castle and its dovecote, the path will take you into the Lyons National Forest with some noticeable changes in elevation before descending to the village of Les Hogues via the Saint-Mathurin spring. The return journey via Perruel follows the Andelle river, offering peaceful landscapes.

A lovely walk through the Seine Valley. From the top of the white cliffs, the view of Les Andelys dominated by Château Gaillard is unforgettable. The tall forest you pass through is colonised by ferns and sometimes looks like the beginning of the world as we imagine it.

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.

TheGR®2winds along the cliffs overlooking the Seine, descends into Les Andelys and climbs back up towards Château-Gaillard.

An easy hike along paths crossing plains, trails in the woods, small streets and villages, leading to the River Crevon, which winds its way through the countryside.A few viewpoints, the Saint-Laurian Chapel and pretty Norman houses punctuate this route.

This is the first in a series of running routes for trail enthusiasts, offering beautiful views. The route takes between 30 and 50 minutes to complete.

This extremely varied hike will clear your head, open up superb landscapes and tone your calves. From the beautiful Norman village of Les Andelys, you set off for the mountains. At least, that's the impression you get as you walk along the side of the rock on a narrow mule track with spectacular views of the limestone rocks and the Seine. On the way back, you follow the banks of the Seine, gently returning to solid ground.

Take a stroll through this village on the banks of the Seine, where a few curiosities await you: its church and its 15th-century mill, of which only the pillars date back to that period. This village is unique in that it has unusual dwellings known as troglodytes. Its hillsides overlooking the Seine are crossed by theGR® 2 hiking trail and are listed in the Natura 2000 programme and classified as an Important Bird Area (IBA).

A circular starting from Les Andelys allows you to enjoy the Normandy countryside and discover Château Gaillard in an unusual way. Beautiful view of the circular Seine.

An easy hike. Suitable in all weathers. However, best done when it is very hot as most of the route is shaded by vegetation.

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

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.

This walk offers a variety of landscapes from the Seine-Eure region. The banks of the Eure, old villages and the modern town of Val-de-Reuil. Near the Bord-Louviers National Forest, you’ll follow forest paths through 4,500 hectares of deciduous and coniferous woodland. The starting point is at Val-de-Reuil station (Paris–Rouen–Le Havre line). Ideal for walkers without a car.

Hike from Herqueville, passing through Andé with a stop at the Andé Mill and behind Louis Renault's property.

A pleasant, varied walk offering the chance to discover an impressive architectural heritage. A stroll along the banks of the Seine with a soothing atmosphere before reaching the hillsides of Vauvray, which offer lovely views.

A beautiful circular walk starting from Ry, in the heart of the Crevon valley. The route first passes through the charming village, then along paths lined with meadows and hedgerows. The route then joins Saint-Denis-le-Thiboult, offering pretty views of the Normandy countryside and a very peaceful atmosphere. The paths alternate between shady undergrowth and open passages, pleasant in all seasons. The return to Ry is gentle, with a few slight climbs that pose no particular difficulty. An accessible, varied hike, ideal for enjoying the peace and quiet and rural heritage of the region.

A beautiful circular walk starting from Ry, a charming Norman village, offering a pleasant mix of country lanes, woodland paths and quiet roads. The route crosses the Crevon Valley, with green landscapes typical of the Pays de Bray. The passage through Martainville-Épreville is a highlight of the walk, thanks in particular to the view of the Château de Martainville, a remarkable Renaissance building surrounded by its park. The paths alternate between shaded sections and more open areas, ideal for enjoying the peace and quiet and rural panoramas.

Starting from the pretty village of Ry, where the Crevon river meanders, this hike through the rolling countryside offers beautiful views.The route takes you through hamlets and woods, with river crossings adding extra charm to this route.

A hike rich in heritageSuperb listed watermill spanning a branch of the Seine.Roche à Tête d'Homme guiding the way to the ND de Bellegarde viewpoint located on a rocky outcrop offering a splendid panorama of one of the most beautiful circulars in the Seine, with a view of Château Gaillard on the hill opposite.A striking Romanesque church with a tower featuring arrow slits.Splendid estate at the Château des Buspins.Imposing church with a neo-Romanesque Poitou façade.

In the heart of the Robec valley, Saint-Jacques-sur-Darnétal offers the ideal setting for a walk combining nature, heritage and tranquillity. This circular walk invites walkers to discover green paths and beautiful panoramic views of the Normandy countryside. Accessible and enjoyable, this walk is perfect for recharging your batteries, observing the local flora and fauna, and sharing a convivial moment in the heart of nature.

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.

A pleasant walk from Venables combining passages through woods, along the banks of the Seine, lakes and plains.An easy hike with just a slight incline, enough to offer some very pretty views.

Hike along the Andelle, winding through fields, surrounded by valleys in vast natural spaces. Numerous panoramic views punctuate this route, as well as a pretty castle with its outbuildings, dovecote and the ever-present Andelle river.

You start from the old Noléval station, on the former secondary line from Charleval to Serqueux. After walking along the Andelle river, which winds its way through the valley, you can enjoy a balcony overlooking the valley. This walk, which is accessible to children aged three and above, offers beautiful views of the valley and allows you to admire some of the region's traditional buildings. (!) Following the storm of 2025, do not venture into this part of the forest while it is closed by the ONF.