The five lakes of Le Vésinet

A beautiful hike through Le Vésinet, with its five lakes and rivers, as well as along the Seine.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.10 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 55 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 20 m
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    Descent: - 20 m

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    Highest point: 47 m
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    Lowest point: 25 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Le Vésinet (78110)
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    Start/End: N 48.892479° / E 2.143524°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 2214ET, 2314OT
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Description of the walk

(S/E) From the police station, enter the park via Avenue du Belloy. Go around Lac Supérieur on the right. Come out onto Boulevard des États-Unis and follow it to the left. Take thefirst left, Rue des Réservoirs. At the crossroads, take thesecond right, Avenue Alfred de Musset.

(1) Follow the wide, quiet Avenue du Grand Veneur to the left, passing the roundabout and its statue of a deer, and continue to the Grand Lac.

(2) Turn right and follow the lake on your left. Take the North Bridge to reach Île des Ibis. Turn right immediately to go around the island in a counterclockwise direction (passing in front of a restaurant). Leave the island via the South Bridge.

(3) Turn right immediately and follow the lake on your right. Return to Avenue du Grand Veneur and follow it straight ahead to Le Vésinet-Le Pecq. Take the underground passageway at the station and join Lac de la Station on the other side.

(4) Turn left, follow Avenue Georges Bizet and walk along Lac de la Station at a distance on your right. At the crossroads, follow Boulevard Carnot on the right. Then turn right onto Avenue Rembrandt and cross a branch of the lake. Shortly afterwards, follow Avenue Médéric (grassy lane) on the left. Cross Boulevard d'Angleterre and continue along the lane.

(5) Go around the République roundabout on the left and follow Boulevard Carnot opposite, which soon becomes Avenue Jean Jaurès. Just before the bridge, go down the steps on the left that lead to the banks of the Seine.

(6) Turn left and walk along the Seine on your right, following the Quai de l'Orme de Sully promenade and then Boulevard de la Libération. Stay on the towpath. Pass the settling basins and pumping stations of the Suez factory.

(7) At the corner of the factory, turn left onto Allée des Machines. At the end, cross Chemin de Ronde and continue straight ahead to Lac Inférieur. Then turn right and follow the lake. You will come out onto Allée du Lac Inférieur. Follow it to the left. Take thefirst left, Allée Cécile Chaminade. At the end, turn right onto Allée de l'Île du Rêve. At the end, turn left, cross Boulevard du Président Roosevelt and take Avenue de Lorraine. Cross Route de Croissy and continue along Avenue d'Alsace.

(8) When you reach the river, turn right onto Promenade d'Oakwood and follow the river on your left. Further on, cross the river and immediately turn right to follow it on your right. Cross Avenue Georges Clemenceau and continue along the river, now on Promenade d'Unterhaching. You will arrive at Lac de Croissy.

(9) Go around the lake on the right and pass in front of the large house of Louis Gilbert (1890). At the end, turn right and take the Pont de Croissy over the railway line. Continue on Boulevard des États-Unis.
N.B. Here, you can return directly to the starting point by continuing along Boulevard des États-Unis. The route takes you to the centre of Le Vésinet before returning to the starting point.

(10) Turn left onto Rue Henri Cloppet towards the town centre. Cross Avenue Charles de Gaulle. At the roundabout that follows, continue straight ahead, still on Rue Henri Cloppet. Go straight ahead until you reach the Church of Sainte-Marguerite.

(11) With your back to the church, turn left (north) onto Rue du Maréchal Foch. Take thefirst right, Rue Alphonse Pallu, then thefirst left, Rue du Maréchal Joffre. You will come out onto Boulevard Carnot; turn right and follow it. Cross the boulevard at the traffic lights and continue along it, passing a secondary school and then a primary school. This will take you back to your starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 45 m - Police station (entrance to Le Vésinet)
  2. 1 : km 0.87 - alt. 46 m - Avenue du Grand Veneur / Avenue A. de Musset
  3. 2 : km 1.44 - alt. 38 m - Grand Lac
  4. 3 : km 2.18 - alt. 36 m - South bridge of the Ile aux Ibis
  5. 4 : km 2.76 - alt. 31 m - Station Lake - Gare de Le Vésinet-Le Pecq
  6. 5 : km 3.62 - alt. 28 m - Rond-Point de la République
  7. 6 : km 3.97 - alt. 27 m - Quai de l'Orme de Sully - Seine [la]
  8. 7 : km 5.62 - alt. 27 m - Suez factory / Allée des Machines
  9. 8 : km 7.27 - alt. 33 m - Oakwood Walk / Avenue d'Alsace
  10. 9 : km 8.09 - alt. 34 m - Croissy Lake
  11. 10 : km 8.61 - alt. 35 m - Rue Henri Cloppet / Boulevard des Etats-Unis
  12. 11 : km 9.26 - alt. 39 m - Église Sainte-Marguerite (Le Vésinet) - Eglise Sainte-Marguerite (Le Vésinet)
  13. S/E : km 10.1 - alt. 45 m - Police station (entrance to Le Vésinet)

Notes

If you are coming by car from the east or the A86, the easiest way is to take Avenue du Maréchal Foch in Chatou and continue to the entrance to Le Vésinet, at the police station. Parking along Boulevard Carnot is free and usually easy. By public transport, take the RER A line to Le Vésinet - Le Pecq station, and the hike will start from the crossing point (4).
At (10) (Rue Henri Cloppet), you can reach the starting point directly by following Boulevard des États-Unis. The suggested route takes you on a detour through the centre of Le Vésinet and Sainte-Marguerite Church.

Worth a visit

Superior Lake
Royal Roundabout Deer
Grand Lac des Ibis and Île aux Ibis
Station Lake
Lower Lake and Dream Island
The Little Rivers
Croissy Lake
St. Margaret's Church

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 36 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
nanouyaz
nanouyaz

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent route, especially in autumn. Some beautiful houses, lakes and paths...
There were 20 of us and we had a wonderful time.

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User 17174228

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An easy and very pleasant walk that allows you to discover the architecture, fauna and flora of Bezinet

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kartavan
kartavan

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely urban stroll exploring the town of Le Vezinet, its green spaces and magnificent villas.

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Hector-d'Ilios
Hector-d'Ilios

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An incredible stroll through a sublime city, but you can do without the much less interesting route along the Seine.

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pavil95
pavil95
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An urban hike, yes, but in a very pleasant green setting. There are many luxury properties with varied architecture. Ponds and lakes add to the beauty of the walk. We did the route during the week, so there were few people around. The route is very clear.

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cdfalkoff
cdfalkoff

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Interesting visit to Le Vésinet, a park town with numerous lakes.

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Superchouette
Superchouette

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

The circuit is fine, but there's too much concrete for my liking...

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Annie Tallard
Annie Tallard

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A wonderful discovery of the town of Le Vezinet

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Superchouette
Superchouette

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Route taken on Sunday, 23 February 2025 in beautiful sunshine. Far too much concrete, but a chance to see some beautiful houses. I enjoyed the lakeside areas and the churches more, but the last kilometre on concrete was not pleasant. It won't be one I'll want to do again!

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minette88
minette88

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant walk that allows you to enjoy both beautiful houses and lovely paths between the lakes. Very enjoyable in winter.
Well explained. Thank you

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Superchouette
Superchouette

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Nice route in pleasant sunshine and 14°C, but too much concrete for my liking!

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isamarche
isamarche

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike done on Sunday afternoon, cold but sunny weather. This is a good option for a winter walk, staying in urban areas or on paths around lakes, so the route is not very muddy. Beautiful villas in Le Vésinet.

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PAT walk
PAT walk

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike/walk that allows you to discover the five lakes, forest paths and villas of Le Vésinet as you stroll along the waterways and the banks of the Seine.
The information provided is reliable.
You can enhance this 10 km walk with a few short detours to admire some of the remarkable historic villas in Le Vésinet.

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Val Marie
Val Marie

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and varied route between lakes, the banks of the Seine and a residential neighbourhood.
We explored it by bike, which is also feasible by bicycle.

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Yannick Barbeau
Yannick Barbeau

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route under a bright autumn sun, starting from the Vésinet-Le Pecq train station.
First along the banks of the Seine, then past the lakes with all the fallen leaves and the October light – magnificent.
All these beautiful, quiet avenues with superb houses.
A truly exceptional walk.

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