The Meux weather vane tour

(S/E) From the post office car park, cross Rue de la République; at No. 66, look out for the^first weather vane, which reflects the village’s agricultural heritage. Cross Place de la Mairie to reach Rue du Général Leclerc. As you pass, take a look at Saint-Martin’s Church, whose portal dates from the 12th century. There are two weather vanes to look out for, at No. 19 and then at No. 26 (you’ll need to go down the cul-de-sac to see the one depicting a hunter).

(1) At the crossroads, carry on straight ahead to No. 7 Rue de Caulmont, where you’ll see the weather vane depicting a magnificent ship with its sails unfurled. Then retrace your steps back to the crossroads.

(1) Walk down Rue Pierre Carluy to the left, alongside the castle’s outer wall (at the start of the street on the left, there is a well closed off by a wooden door, from which the old winder still protrudes).

(2) Turn right to walk up Rue du Petit Caucrimont. Follow this road, then head back down and cross Rue de la République to walk up Rue du Grand Caucrimont opposite (as you pass, take a look at the old cob wall at No. 10bis). Continue along the extension of this street into the Rue du Clos Féron, a lovely tree-lined street offering a fine view of the Oise valley.

(3) Turn right into Rue Gallois, then left into Rue de la Libération. Then take the first right onto Rue des Vignettes. Turn right onto Rue Campion where, at no. 24, a magnificent stylised donkey appears on a weather vane. Follow the street to the junction with Rue de la Libération, which you should take on your left.

(4) Don’t miss the footpath on the left after No. 28 Rue de la Libération. Walk down to Rue du Pré Robin, take the steps and then turn right at the bottom of Rue du Pré Robin. At No. 15, take a good look at the cat keeping watch. At the end of the street, on the right, look out for the last weather vane standing tall. At the roundabout, turn left onto Rue du Grand Jardin, then right onto Rue des Écoles.

(5) After the tennis courts, take the footpath on the left which runs alongside the square to return to the post office car park (S/E).