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Lyons-La-Forêt and its forest
A shaded day-long hike to discover the Norman Vexin with Lyons-la-Forêt, a listed village, and its large forests. This is one of the most beautiful beech and oak forests in Europe, with tall trees, an arboretum, the Fouillebroc and Sainte-Catherine springs, and the 12th-century Cistercian abbey of Mortemer.
Wood in all its forms, starting from Lyons-la-Forêt.
The proposed itinerary is mainly through forests, roads and forest paths. It passes by Mortemer Abbey, the Fouillebroc valley and its spring, and Sainte-Catherine Chapel. The Lyons arboretum is a good place to stop. The return to Lyons through the forest ends with a visit to the main monuments of Lyons-la-Forêt.
Around Lyons-La-Forêt
A lovely walk through rolling countryside. Lyons-la-Forêt is a pretty old village, usually bustling with activity.
From Saint-Jean Chapel to Lyons-la-Forêt
A lovely walk in the forest of Lyons-la-Forêt with a stop in one of the most beautiful villages in France.
Around the Fouillebroc
This walk begins with a visit to the 11th-century church of Touffreville, situated on the edge of the forest. The route then follows the Fouillebroc stream, which you will cross several times.The paths through the Lyons Forest lead to the stream’s source and to the Fontaine de Sainte-Catherine; the route then overlooks Mortemer Abbey and reaches the village of Lisors, where the church stands opposite a chapel in front of a pretty pond fed by the Fouillebroc.
The circular pond loop at Fleury-la-Forêt
A walk offering the chance to discover the landscapes and heritage of Lyons Andelle.
Saint-Mathurin Circular
The town hall in the commune of Les Hogues offers a panoramic view over the Andelle valley as far as the outskirts of Rouen. The spring bearing its name, which flows at the foot of the town hall, is reputed to cure the mad and calm unbearable wives.
Vallons and Lyons Forest between two Brayonne communes
From La Feuillie and its architectural heritage to the plains and valleys, then on to the forest paths of the Lyons Forest, the largest beech forest in France, this easy walk—bar its length—passes through the splendid panoramic views of Beauvoir-en-Lyons.
This figure-of-eight route can be split into two circular loops of around ten kilometres each.
Circular route through the Lyons State Forest
Starting from Perriers-sur-Andelle and after crossing the River Andelle, this walk takes place mainly along the very pretty forest paths of the Lyons State Forest.
From the Lyons Forest to the Andelle
After admiring Vascœuil Castle and its dovecote, the path will take you into the Lyons National Forest with some noticeable changes in elevation before descending to the village of Les Hogues via the Saint-Mathurin spring.
The return journey via Perruel follows the Andelle river, offering peaceful landscapes.
In the Andelle Valley
An easy hike. Suitable in all weathers. However, best done when it is very hot as most of the route is shaded by vegetation.
Idyllic countryside around Elbeuf-sur-Andelle
A very pleasant walk starting by the rivers: the Héron and the Andelle, then by its ponds. A few forest paths lead to villages and hamlets with remarkable architectural heritage. Pretty valleys and views of the surrounding countryside enhance this charming route.
Exploring the villages of Grainville, Cressenville and Le Grand Thuyt
A lovely short walk through valleys, woods, plains and villages starting from Grainville.
Countryside, river and valleys in Nolléval
Hike along the Andelle, winding through fields, surrounded by valleys in vast natural spaces. Numerous panoramic views punctuate this route, as well as a pretty castle with its outbuildings, dovecote and the ever-present Andelle river.
Andelle Valley between Nolléval and Le Boulay
You start from the old Noléval station, on the former secondary line from Charleval to Serqueux. After walking along the Andelle river, which winds its way through the valley, you can enjoy a balcony overlooking the valley. This walk, which is accessible to children aged three and above, offers beautiful views of the valley and allows you to admire some of the region's traditional buildings.
(!) Following the storm of 2025, do not venture into this part of the forest while it is closed by the ONF.