The Saint-Louis Collegiate Church and the small town hall of Saint-Germain-de-Pasquier

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.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.83 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 20 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 193 m
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    Descent: - 234 m

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    Highest point: 181 m
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    Lowest point: 75 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: La Saussaye (27370)
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    Start/End: N 49.260371° / E 0.979536°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 1912SB, 2012OT
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Description of the walk

Parking and departure point at Manoir Saint-Nicolas, Rue de Bostenney.

(S/E) Exit the car park, take the street on the right and immediately turn left onto Rue la Pommeraie, continuing to the first intersection.

(1) Cross the D26, Rue Guillaume d'Harcourt, and continue opposite, Place du Cloître. Pass the town hall on your right and the Collégiale Saint-Louis on your left. At the end of the street, go under the arch and turn right onto Rue Guillaume d'Harcourt.

(2) Turn right onto Allée de Beaulieu and continue along the path opposite. At the first junction, turn left. At the second junction, turn right and go down to the Mare au Vivier. Go around the pond on the right and climb the hill to the tarmac road, Chemin de la Mare au Vivier, and continue to the T-junction at the bus stop.

(3) Turn left onto Rue Saint-Cyr, walk for about 110 metres and go down the slope on the first path on the right, Chemin de la Côte Blanche. At the bottom, continue straight ahead to join Route de la Vallée de l'Oison (D86). Turn left onto this road and walk a few metres to arrive in front of the smallest town hall in France.

(4) Cross the road and continue straight ahead on Rue Claude Bourdet or Rue de l'Église (IGN). Go up the street and take the dirt track opposite. Turn right onto the first track and continue straight ahead after 400 metres. Continue with the field on your right until you reach the exit on the right.

(5) Ignore the road on the right and continue straight ahead on Route de la Harengère. Turn right onto Route de Bec Thomas (D592) and continue until you reach the sign for the village of La Harengère.

(6) Turn left and then right onto Rue de la Harengère. At the T-junction, turn left and then immediately right onto Rue du Valcrocq.

(7) Go straight ahead, ignoring Route de Fouqueville on your left and Rue de la Mairie on your right. From Rue de l'Église, at the crossroads, continue straight ahead for about 470 metres and turn into the first road on your left. At the church, turn right down to Route de la Vallée de l'Oison (D86).

(8) Cross it and continue straight ahead on Rue de la Fermanière. Go up the hill and turn right onto the first path, Chemin de la Procession. Ignore a crossroads and continue to the road (D592). Take it, then turn left onto Sentier aux Drapiers until you reach Route de Saint-Pierre (D26).

(9) Cross it and continue straight ahead on Sentier aux Drapiers. Take the first path on the right and go to the electricity substation, a T-junction. Turn left onto Rue Abbé Bellemin, go straight ahead, pass the junction and continue to Manoir Saint-Nicolas on your left, the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 181 m - Manoir Saint-Nicolas - Rue de Bostenney
  2. 1 : km 0.32 - alt. 174 m - Rue la Pommeraie
  3. 2 : km 0.74 - alt. 130 m - Allée de Beaulieu
  4. 3 : km 1.95 - alt. 132 m - Rue Saint-Cyr
  5. 4 : km 2.68 - alt. 75 m - Route de la Vallée de l'Oison, Town Hall
  6. 5 : km 4.06 - alt. 140 m - Route de la Harengère
  7. 6 : km 4.94 - alt. 145 m - La Harengère village exit
  8. 7 : km 5.7 - alt. 151 m - Rue de la Harengère
  9. 8 : km 7.06 - alt. 96 m - Route de la Vallée de l'Oison - Oison (rivière)
  10. 9 : km 8.37 - alt. 151 m - Route de Saint-Pierre (D26)
  11. S/E : km 9.83 - alt. 134 m - Manoir Saint-Nicolas - Rue de Bostenney

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