The ponds of Pierre-de-Bresse

Don’t miss the Renaissance-style château, construction of which began in 1680, the shaded park with a fitness trail, and several ponds.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.34 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 52 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 52 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 676 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 620 ft

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Description of the walk

Start from the castle grounds, opposite the castle courtyard (bridge).

Yellow markings, wooden arrow at the start, then standard yellow markings on trees and posts.

(S/E) Head south through the shaded park.

(1) On leaving the woods, exit the park via the narrow passage between two fences. Cross the D20 and continue along Rue de la Martenne, then follow the stony path to the next fork.

(2) Continue straight on, pass three right-angle bends and reach the fourth, which turns left.

(3) Turn right and cross the small bridge over the Étang de Pitoure. You’ll reach a three-way junction just after passing the Étang de Gros Bois on your left.

(4) Turn right and follow the path that runs alongside the pastures and fields. Keep to the right at the junctions and, after crossing the small wood, you will reach a junction near several buildings.

(5) Continue straight on with a view of the Étang Neuf on your right.

(6) At the 90° right-hand bend, leave the road and take the path on the left which leads to Rue de la Villeneuve.

(7) Turn right and continue to the end of the street.

(8) Turn left for a few metres, then turn right onto Rue des Maubards. Continue along Avenue de la Gare to the left and take the path on the right which leads to the château (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 673 ft - Château de Pierre de Bresse (Ecomuseum)
  2. 1 : mi 0.46 - alt. 663 ft - Rue de la Martenne
  3. 2 : mi 0.9 - alt. 656 ft - Junction
  4. 3 : mi 1.99 - alt. 630 ft - Small bridge
  5. 4 : mi 2.61 - alt. 640 ft - Junction
  6. 5 : mi 3.69 - alt. 640 ft - Junction
  7. 6 : mi 4.28 - alt. 636 ft - Path
  8. 7 : mi 4.61 - alt. 653 ft - Rue de la Villeneuve
  9. 8 : mi 4.72 - alt. 659 ft - Junction
  10. S/E : mi 5.34 - alt. 673 ft - Château de Pierre de Bresse (Ecomuseum)

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

3.8 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.2 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
3.2 / 5
NanaDidi
NanaDidi

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A walk taken on a rainy November day (muddy but passable paths) that allowed us to spot birds and wild pigs (farmed).
We passed numerous ponds that were easy to approach... which we didn't do much because the presence of many hunters encouraged us to stay out in the open.
There are indeed no (or almost no) markings, but the map and a GPS allow you to find your way without any problems.

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User 27399203

Overall rating : 3 / 5

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

Hello,
The description indicates that the hike is marked in yellow.
I would like to point out that these markings are practically non-existent.
Best regards.

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azeo
azeo

A lovely walk to enjoy in spring, when the countryside is ablaze with colour. There are a few ponds to add to the charm of the walk.

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Marie 39
Marie 39

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

A rather uninteresting route; there’s just a pond to see. In places, the path is overgrown with grass. Not recommended when it’s very hot and sunny.

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Dan21170
Dan21170

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk on flat ground, with plenty of ponds to see if you leave the path to get a closer look.
The Château de Pierre de Bresse is absolutely stunning!

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michelfp
michelfp

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A fairly short walk on flat ground

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Vané01
Vané01

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : Yes

A very easy, well-signposted route starting from the beautiful Château de Pierre de Bresse. It isn’t particularly interesting after that, with fields stretching as far as the eye can see and ponds that are hard to spot and sometimes inaccessible.

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