Jumeauville walks

A hike to discover two beautiful wash houses and stroll through fields and forests in the rolling countryside of the Yvelines.

This route follows part ofthe GR®26 trailon the plateau above the Mauldre.

Walk from Maule to the pretty village of Herbeville and its plateau, then explore the Bois des Mesnuls before returning via the Chemin de Tourneroue.

After exploring Maule and its heritage, you will climb through the woods and walk through the countryside to reach Aulnay-sur-Mauldre. From there, you will follow the Mauldre and its recent meanders back to the starting point.

This hike is recommended when the paths are too muddy. This route goes around Thoiry Wildlife Park. It mainly follows quiet, small tarmac roads, for seasons when the paths are almost impassable.

A varied hike with some elevation gain. You will pass through a few villages or residential areas and alternate between woods and cultivated fields.

This short walk will take you through a small valley to Vaux-les-Huguenots, where Protestants fled persecution, then on to Aigue Flore Park in La Falaise, where you’ll cross the River Mauldre and come across various little heritage gems.

This varied and very hilly route is dotted with wash houses. There are numerous springs around Guerville. Here and there, the route offers beautiful views.

During this walk, you will discover the heritage of Épône, the birthplace of the Fifth Republic, and also set off in search of the wash houses of Mézières through fields, woods and hamlets.

Through woods and fields, near Thoiry Zoo, a walk that takes you through a few villages with beautiful houses.

A walk that is half rural, half woodland, allowing you to visit 11 wash houses scattered throughout the region's pretty villages, of various styles and constructions, 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 soar above 30°C. Two viewpoints over Mantes-la-Jolie and its collegiate church, and the chimneys of the Porcheville power station, which are often in view.

On this walk from station to station, you’ll stroll through the countryside, passing through small woods and hamlets. You’ll enjoy some lovely views as well as heritage sites.

Starting from the village of Bazemont, rich in heritage, this is a forest loop for a good half of the route, with passages between fields and along the streams that drain them.

This easy hike will take you through fields and woods to discover the heritage of two small villages, including two barn-style churches. All this in peace and quiet!

A hike through a vast cultivated plain, with extensive views of the surrounding woods. In the distance, you can see the octagonal bell towers of the churches of Osmoy and Saint-Martin-des-Champs.

Setting off from the small village of Breuil-Bois-Robert towards Auffreville-Brasseuil, Soindres, Vert and Villette, you will follow the Vaucouleurs and cross the Morand. This walk through fields and valleys will also allow you to enjoy some beautiful panoramic views.

Montainville is situated in the centre of the Yvelines department. The commune’s territory extends across the eastern edge of the Mantois plateau and the western slope of the Mauldre valley. The village site forms a promontory bounded by two valleys named after their springs: the Serpe valley to the north and the Orme valley to the south.

A hike along the hillsides on both banks of the Mauldre river, offering beautiful panoramic views. There are heritage sites to discover in the three towns along the route.

A fairly easy walk from station to station, the first part of which is through woodland where you can admire superb specimens of various species of deciduous trees, particularly beeches and oaks, which are certainly over a hundred years old. You also pass close to the Alluets-le-Roi telecommunications centre and its many antennas of all types.The second part, which is more varied, includes a visit to the ruins of Abbecourt Abbey and the centres of the villages of Orgeval and Villennes-sur-Seine with their churches. The walk ends with a pleasant stroll along the banks of the Seine.

On this walk from station to station, you’ll follow the Mauldre river through the countryside, passing through several villages to discover some heritage sights.

Starting from the old village of Aubergenville, you’ll soon be walking through woods and fields towards remote hamlets. You’ll then pass through the Parc d’Acosta estate, built in 1962 amidst lush vegetation, before returning to the old village and the final sights of the walk.

A short, pleasant, rural half-day hike with some historical features.

On the agenda for this hike: two pretty little villages, local heritage, a walk through the woods and along the Vaucouleurs and Morand rivers.

During this short urban walk, you will discover not only wash houses and fountains, but also a beautiful church and several historic sites in the town.

A pleasant and varied short hike following the Vaucouleurs valley. Along the way, you will pass through charming villages, castles and an old abbey.

This walk will first take you on a journey of discovery through the heritage of this district of Aubergenville and Épône, a pioneering holiday resort established in the 1920s. On the way back, you’ll follow the Mauldre and Giboin rivers to reach the ‘beach’.

A hike on the slopes of both banks of the Mauldre, a tributary of the Seine between the Plaine de Versailles and the Mantois. The route, consisting of two loops, alternates between residential areas, forests and fields. A rich heritage, partly linked to water, can be discovered along the way: an old fortified castle, old mills, a siphon bridge, farm buildings, a church, etc.

A walk on the plateaus above the Mauldre valley. A rolling landscape as far as the eye can see accompanies you throughout the hike.

From the Mauldre Valley to the Seine Valley, a hike from station to station that alternates between fields and woodland. The Étang d’Abbecourt offers a perfect spot for a break, and the Church of Saint-Étienne in Vernouillet adds a touch of heritage.

During this walk, you’ll discover the charming Parc de la Vallée, cross the Bois des Enfers, enjoy beautiful views and spend a good part of the walk along the River Vaucouleurs.

This circular hike in the Beynes forest takes you past several underground gas storage sites. You will then cross the village of Saulx-Marchais, passing by its old church and town hall before crossing the fields to reach Neauphle-le-Vieux and the Mauldre river. Return to the starting point via the Beynes forest.

Sixth stage of the Grand Tour de l'Île-de-France on the GR® 11, linking Mantes-Station railway station in the Yvelines to the village of Genainville in the Val d'Oise, in the heart of the French Vexin. This stage is the first part of a two-day route, the aim of which is to connect Mantes-Station railway station to Chars railway station, further north-east in the Val d'Oise.The stage begins in Mantes-la-Jolie in the Seine valley and heads north through the south-western part of the Vexin Français Regional Nature Park, quickly passing from one of the lowest points in the region (crossing the Seine, at ~18 m) to one of the highest points (the beech forest at Villiers-en-Arthies, at 205 m).The French Vexin, with its unspoilt agricultural and wooded landscapes, is a magnificent region where it is very pleasant to hike.

During this varied, hilly hike, you will discover three small villages as you stroll along narrow streets and paths. You will walk along a few hillside and woodland trails, discover beautiful viewpoints and stroll along the Seine on your return.

Circular route from Juziers station, alternating between farmland and forests. Several interesting churches (unfortunately often closed), beautiful wash houses, a fountain with its statue still intact. And of course, the beautiful covered walkway of the Mare aux Fées, which is well worth a detour.

This easy hike will take you to the beautiful Forêt des Quatre Piliers, where you will discover the Étang de la Pimardière. A short tour of the village of Orgerus is also on the agenda.

A walk around Juziers that allows you to discover its heritage, a panoramic view of the valley and a pleasant return trip along a towpath on the banks of the Seine.

This urban walk will take you on a journey through the history of Mantes-la-Jolie, notably its magnificent Notre-Dame Collegiate Church. You will follow the banks of the Seine on your return journey.

This hike will take you from the islands of Mantes-la-Jolie to Follainville-Dennemont via Limay (gateway town to the French Vexin Regional Nature Park). You will walk along the Seine and then through woods and fields. You will discover beautiful views, particularly of Mantes and its collegiate church. 

A walk from station to station, largely through cultivated plains. The underground Avre aqueduct runs alongside us halfway through the route and, towards the end, the Beynes National Forest offers pleasant paths. A few beautiful churches complete the picture.

Fifth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France on the GR®11, connecting Orgerus-Béhoust station to Mantes-Station, still through the Yvelines. This is a northbound route that joins the Seine valley at Mantes-la-Jolie, descending the valleys of the Flexanville and then the Vaucouleurs rivers. The route follows both paths at the bottom of the valley and paths on the adjacent plateaus.

This undulating walk, near Mantes-la-Jolie, will allow you to discover a lovely little wood, enjoy some beautiful views and stroll through Jouy-Mauvoisin.

Starting from the banks of the Seine opposite Île Verte, walk up the narrow streets and paths to Villa Paul Poiret.

A circular route starting from Villiers-Saint-Frédéric station and crossing the village of Neauphle-le-Château. This route alternates between fields and charming little paths to reach the village square. Along the way, you will discover wide open spaces, a small lake, an orientation table, a farmyard housing an old church, old stones, and the charm of the square in Neauphle-le-Château with its narrow cobbled streets.

Fourth stage of the Grand Tour de l'Île-de-France on the GR® 11 and start of the clockwise circular section.This stage takes place entirely in the Yvelines department, connecting Villiers-Neauphle-Pontchartrain station to Orgerus-Béhoust station, crossing the Beynes forest and the agricultural landscapes of the Yvelines. The route runs alongside the Avre aqueduct, which supplies drinking water to western Paris.

This is a walk around Pontchartrain, passing through Villiers-Saint-Frédéric, Neauphle-le-Vieux, Mareil-le-Guyon and Tremblay-sur-Mauldre. You will follow restored footpaths amongst castles, rivers and fields.

A walk accessible to all, starting from Villiers-Saint-Frédéric station, to explore the park and the Château de Plaisir. This walk takes you through fields, the market square in Plaisir and the castle grounds. The return journey takes you through the Sainte-Apolline forest and the pretty village of Neauphle-le-Château.There are several water points if you have a dog. The route is accessible all year round. It may be a little muddy, but it remains accessible in the forest during the rainy season.

This stage is the last of the old GR®1 route. The departure point is at Villiers-Saint-Frédéric, at the RER station. The entire route is rural. It passes through several villages, including Saint-Germain-la-Grange, Thiverval-Grignon and Davron. There are two notable churches: those of Davron and Thiverval-Grignon, not to mention Feucherolles. This is an undemanding section that allows you to finish the GR®1 at a leisurely pace.

Half urban, half rural route to discover old Meulan-en-Yvelines and the views over the Aubette and Seine valleys.

This walk can be started from Meulan-Hardricourt station and follows marked paths for a good part of the way, even if they are not always easy to identify, particularly the access tothe GR® 2. During this walk, you can see the church of Hardricourt, pass through fields, see La Défense, enjoy the undergrowth, admire the pretty village of Mézy-sur-Seine and, if you are feeling adventurous, dip your feet in the water (in summer) and enjoy the banks of the Seine. Please note that in cold weather, some sections of the forest may be muddy and difficult to walk on.

A long hike from station to station that veers away from the Seine Valley (which is not particularly suitable for hiking in this area) and climbs to higher ground. The route alternates between wooded sections and stretches through fields with sweeping views. There is a wealth of heritage to discover, with two beautiful Romanesque churches in the first part and, towards the end and as a grand finale, the Gothic Collegiate Church of Mantes-la-Jolie.