Montchauvet (Yvelines) walks

As you wander through fields and copses, you’ll discover the source of the Vaucouleurs, situated in a very peaceful spot.The charming village of Montchauvet invites you to take a leisurely stroll. Here you will find historical remains as well as beautiful houses.

A beautiful walk through stunning and varied landscapes. Historic detours along the way.

On this easy rural hike, you will walk through fields and woods and enjoy a few scenic views. You will also discover some interesting heritage sites. Peace and quiet await you!

A pleasant and varied short hike following the Vaucouleurs valley. Along the way, you will pass through charming villages, castles and an old abbey.

This easy hike will take you through fields and woods to discover the heritage of two small villages, including two barn-style churches. All this in peace and quiet!

On the agenda for this hike: two pretty little villages, local heritage, a walk through the woods and along the Vaucouleurs and Morand rivers.

This easy hike alternates between forest and field passages. You will enjoy beautiful landscapes, encounter numerous horses and discover the small heritage of two pretty villages.

This easy hike will take you to the beautiful Forêt des Quatre Piliers, where you will discover the Étang de la Pimardière. A short tour of the village of Orgerus is also on the agenda.

Setting off from the small village of Breuil-Bois-Robert towards Auffreville-Brasseuil, Soindres, Vert and Villette, you will follow the Vaucouleurs and cross the Morand. This walk through fields and valleys will also allow you to enjoy some beautiful panoramic views.

This walk takes you through the countryside along the Vesgre, on small roads, and offers a chance to discover the local heritage.

This hike, through fields, undergrowth and along streams, will take you to the beautiful village of Gilles. You will also discover the surprising "church" of Neauphlette.

Fifth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France on the GR®11, connecting Orgerus-Béhoust station to Mantes-Station, still through the Yvelines. This is a northbound route that joins the Seine valley at Mantes-la-Jolie, descending the valleys of the Flexanville and then the Vaucouleurs rivers. The route follows both paths at the bottom of the valley and paths on the adjacent plateaus.

A walk from station to station, largely through cultivated plains. The underground Avre aqueduct runs alongside us halfway through the route and, towards the end, the Beynes National Forest offers pleasant paths. A few beautiful churches complete the picture.

A hike through a vast cultivated plain, with extensive views of the surrounding woods. In the distance, you can see the octagonal bell towers of the churches of Osmoy and Saint-Martin-des-Champs.

Through the fields and villages of the Mantois region and the eastern part of the Rosny Forest, this route takes you to discover ruins surprisingly located in the middle of the forest and a picturesque oak tree. The churches of Jouy-Mauvoisin and Petit Perdreauville, a manor house, a few beautiful farmhouses and a small heritage site linked to water complete the picture.

Between village and countryside, come and discover a picturesque route through the fields. Once in Boissy-Mauvoisin, admire the village and its narrow streets before returning across the fields to the commune of Bréval.

This varied and very hilly route is dotted with wash houses. There are numerous springs around Guerville. Here and there, the route offers beautiful views.

A mainly forest route west of Mantes-la-Jolie. Along the way, there are several remarkable trees and a few limestone grasslands, which constitute a unique natural heritage as well as a great opportunity to take a break.

After passing through the south-west of the Rosny-sur-Seine Forest, you will walk through various small hamlets and cross the Taupe Valley.

This undulating walk, near Mantes-la-Jolie, will allow you to discover a lovely little wood, enjoy some beautiful views and stroll through Jouy-Mauvoisin.

A short, easy walk in the beautiful Forêt des Quatre Piliers and the surrounding countryside.

A route through cultivated countryside, exploring a diverse heritage including the remains of one of the oldest Roman villas recorded in France.

Built on a hillock, nestled between the Vesgre and Opton rivers, the town of Houdan boasts numerous half-timbered houses, a church blending Gothic and Renaissance styles, a keep... This urban walk takes you on a journey of discovery through this rich heritage, taking in streets, alleyways, lanes and riverside paths.

During this walk, you’ll discover the charming Parc de la Vallée, cross the Bois des Enfers, enjoy beautiful views and spend a good part of the walk along the River Vaucouleurs.

Sixth stage of the Grand Tour de l'Île-de-France on the GR® 11, linking Mantes-Station railway station in the Yvelines to the village of Genainville in the Val d'Oise, in the heart of the French Vexin. This stage is the first part of a two-day route, the aim of which is to connect Mantes-Station railway station to Chars railway station, further north-east in the Val d'Oise.The stage begins in Mantes-la-Jolie in the Seine valley and heads north through the south-western part of the Vexin Français Regional Nature Park, quickly passing from one of the lowest points in the region (crossing the Seine, at ~18 m) to one of the highest points (the beech forest at Villiers-en-Arthies, at 205 m).The French Vexin, with its unspoilt agricultural and wooded landscapes, is a magnificent region where it is very pleasant to hike.