Near the fortified castle of La Motte Josserand

This route takes you back to the time of fortified castles and knights. Built on the marshy lands of Perroy, the Château de la Motte Josserand is one of the most beautiful military constructions of the Middle Ages in the Nièvre region, with its famous adventurer Perrinet Gressard who acquired the seigneury in the 15th century.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.11 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 83 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 79 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 222 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 191 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Area: Puisaye
  • ⚐ District: Perroy (58220)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.398763° / E 3.159434°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2522SB
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Description of the walk

(S/E) From Perroy Church, take the D152 towards Donzy (south).

(1) About 200 metres from the village exit, take the yellow-marked path on the left and cross the Bois de la Grange. This leads to an old Roman road, which is no longer paved but whose two embankments are still visible.

(2) Follow it to the left for 600 metres, first through the forest and then along the edge. You will reach a tarmac road.

(3) Turn left onto the road (north). At a fork, follow the right-hand path and head north-east. At a three-way junction, continue straight ahead (north-east) and cross the River Nohain.

(4) At the fork, continue on the right-hand track to the Domaine de la Garde.

(5) Turn left and pass close to the Domaine de la Garde before reaching the old railway line on the left a few metres further on.

(6) Turn left and continue for about 500 metres.

(7) Turn right and follow the D152 for 100 m. Turn left onto the path that leads to the hamlet of Pauprisé.

(8) Cross it and continue along the marked path for 600 metres to the north-west, ignoring a path on the right. At the T-junction, continue right along the marked path for 350 metres. Then turn left and continue for 200 metres. At the crossroads, turn left again and you will reach the tarmac rural road of Les Tizots.

(9) Continue left (passing in front of the pumping station) and arrive at the D237. Follow it to the right to reach the hamlet of Les Rabions.

(10) At the crossroads, take the left-hand lane and follow it for about 1.4 km until you reach the old bridge with metal railings that crosses the old railway line.

(11) Cross this bridge and follow the path, with the Château de la Motte Josserand clearly visible on the left. Turn left onto a road and head for the château.
(12) Return to Perroy by following the path across the leat, then the River Nohain, and continue straight on to the car park. (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 198 m - Church car park
  2. 1 : km 0.36 - alt. 212 m - Path on the left
  3. 2 : km 1.09 - alt. 222 m - Ancient Roman road on the left
  4. 3 : km 1.78 - alt. 218 m - Tarmac road on the left
  5. 4 : km 3.13 - alt. 198 m - Y-junction, straight ahead after the - Nohain (rivière)
  6. 5 : km 3.46 - alt. 209 m - Domaine de la Garde
  7. 6 : km 4.04 - alt. 208 m - On the left, an old railway line
  8. 7 : km 5.26 - alt. 204 m - On the right, D152
  9. 8 : km 5.84 - alt. 210 m - Follow the marked path
  10. 9 : km 7.67 - alt. 201 m - At the tarmac road, turn left then right.
  11. 10 : km 8.29 - alt. 201 m - At Les Rabions, turn left and cross the bridge.
  12. 11 : km 9.64 - alt. 211 m - Cross the bridge
  13. 12 : km 10.49 - alt. 191 m - Cross the leat of the mill towards Perroy
  14. S/E : km 12.11 - alt. 198 m - Church car park

Worth a visit

The Château de la Motte Josserand is one of the most beautiful medieval military constructions in the Nivernais region. Built in the 12th century and remodelled in the 15th century, it was constructed on a rocky outcrop surrounded by marshes along the Nohain valley. Set in the middle of a basin, the water barrier provided it with natural moats 200 to 300 metres wide. The building preserves the memories of illustrious guests, including the adventurer Perrinet Gressart, who dislodged and defeated Joan of Arc at the siege of La Charité-sur-Loire, and Guillaume de Jouvenel des Ursins, Chancellor of France.

The 16th-century Church of Notre Dame de Perroy

Its landscapes, meadows and marshes give this commune, located in the heart of the Nohain valley, an undeniable charm.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.1 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
Goaoc
Goaoc

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 14, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Excellent description with just one downside: the distance indications (500 m for at least 1 km), but with a GPS this is no problem.
Well done and enjoy a very pleasant hike.

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MARTDomi
MARTDomi

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely countryside route

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bcr
bcr

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An interesting and very varied route: cultivated wild marshes, large crops, forests (pines, cedars!!!!!!, oaks, etc.), wasteland. Hamlets in varying states of repair and... the castle!!! It seems that the motte had melted away... we didn't see it.

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Marlauthi
Marlauthi

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant walk with no difficulties. As for the route, you need to be careful not to end up in Les Tizots: for the left turn along Les Grands Criots, the path is poorly maintained and runs alongside a walnut plantation. La Motte Josserand is a beautiful place that is well worth a visit, with some lovely surprises in store.

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magrite
magrite

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Pleasant route with varied scenery. Well marked at the start and finish, but rather poorly marked along the way, sometimes requiring you to search without finding anything: therefore, 1 or 2 km more
A route to be redone.

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franckelec
franckelec

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

I made a video of this route, which is available on YouTube and will show you what to expect on this hike. You can view it by clicking on this link
https://youtu.be/lURAIlbJllo. A thumbs up would be appreciated, and please subscribe.

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SALAMANDRE58450
SALAMANDRE58450

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 12, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant outing in the sunshine.
Description of the locations, mileage, etc. were very accurate.

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