The mills at Meux in the Champagne region

A path through the woods and then across fields leads to a vineyard-covered hill. Beautiful panoramic views open up on either side over the Seugne and Trèfle valleys (former windmill). From dirt tracks to country roads, passing through a pretty oak and chestnut wood, large estates dot the landscape as far as the outskirts of Le Trèfle (visit and tasting at the Domaine des Brissons), grassy paths run alongside meadows and streams and cross poplar groves to the finish.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.69 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 58 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 56 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 100 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 39 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Meux (17500)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 45.443038° / W 0.348827°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 1533SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

Parking: Meux Town Hall square.

(S) Starting from the town hall square, follow the departmental road to the right (safe shoulder), then go down to the right along the school and football field, following the yellow markers numbered "5". Go through the woods and turn left at the edge, then take the road on the right.

(1) At the crossroads, enter the woods on the left, turn right twice and exit. Turn left, after a short stretch through the undergrowth, continue along the edge of the woods until you reach the road.

(2) After the valley, at the crossroads, continue in the same direction and climb towards La Grande Rente and Le Calvaire des Moulins. At the water tower, continue right on the hillside towards an old mill.

(3) Turn right onto the D249, then onto a grassy path descending between the vineyards on the right. At Chez Poineau, turn left, then at Chez Bégasse, take the path descending to the right along the edge of the woods and through the undergrowth.

(4) Walk along the left side of the D249. Opposite Chez Bergeon, pass on the right between the vineyards towards Chez Piconnet. Continue towards a wood. After Chez Bégouin, follow the path on the right towards Ruisseau le Trèfle (on the right, La Cannonerie, François I's former hunting lodge).

(5) Take the second small road on the right that leads towards Le Trèfle. After the Moulin à eau du Périer watermill, turn right and climb up to the Bois d'Archat woods. Pass between the houses on the left, then continue through the undergrowth, turning left onto an old railway line.

(6) Take the road on the right, then turn left onto the D149. At the crossroads, continue straight ahead on a path between the poplar groves of Le Tâtre and Le Trèfle. Approach the hamlet of Chez Nocent.

(7) Turn right towards the stream 200 metres away, cross it and climb up to the right towards Chez Pichet.

(8) Cross the road and join the Ruisseau du Tâtre stream, then turn left to the Chiron watermill. Turn right to cross Le Tâtre and finally climb towards the Château de Meux. At the road, turn left to the church.

(9) Then turn right, walk alongside the church and return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 57 m - Meux Town Hall Square
  2. 1 : km 0.83 - alt. 54 m - On the left, entrance to the woods.
  3. 2 : km 1.77 - alt. 72 m - Straight ahead at the crossroads.
  4. 3 : km 3.27 - alt. 92 m - D249, on the right
  5. 4 : km 4.73 - alt. 59 m - Junction D249, follow to the left.
  6. 5 : km 6.7 - alt. 39 m - Small road on the right
  7. 6 : km 8.82 - alt. 41 m - Road on the right
  8. 7 : km 9.99 - alt. 42 m - At Nocent, on the right. Follow the - Trèfle (ruisseau) - Affluent de la Seugne
  9. 8 : km 10.87 - alt. 51 m - Towards - Tâtre (ruisseau) - Affluent du Trèfle
  10. 9 : km 12.52 - alt. 59 m - Église Saint-Martin (Meux)
  11. S/E : km 12.69 - alt. 57 m - Meux Town Hall Square

Notes

Route no. 5.

Grocery store and bakery in Meux.

Worth a visit

A peaceful stop at the La Belette picnic area, where the Tâtre meets the Trèfle. Free visits are available at the Domaine des Brissons, which has been awarded the "Cognac stop" and "discovery vineyard" labels (ask at the Tourist Office for more information). Nearby: graffiti on the church in Moings|http://chapiteaux.free.fr/TXT_MOINGS.html|

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Mimette
Mimette

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It is an accessible, pleasant hike with varied landscapes.

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joetcheve
joetcheve

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 20, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A walk alternating between small woods, fields and vineyards.

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BIXEL CHARLES
BIXEL CHARLES

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely little spring walk, starting at the poorly marked football pitch. You have to set off from the right-hand side of the pitch; you can't see the path when you arrive, but apart from that, the signposting is very good. It's a shame it rained the day before and the paths were soggy.
Thank you.

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DSAMD
DSAMD

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 07, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Beautiful sunshine on the autumn colours of the vineyard... magical. Signposting sometimes a little discreet but nevertheless effective.

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billauds
billauds

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

By carefully following the route using the app on your smartphone... no problem for hiking.

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domi3316
domi3316

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 27, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Enjoy your hike through the woods, vineyards and poplar trees. The only downside is that the markings are sometimes hidden and, above all, almost non-existent towards the end, which led to us taking a wrong turn and walking an extra kilometre along the main road. The paths are often overgrown with grass, and we even spotted a grass snake in the middle of one of them.

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