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From bell towers to wash houses in the Automne valley
A beautiful walk in the Valois region between the forests of Retz, Compiègne and Senlis.
The Gallo-Roman ruins of Champlieu and the Autumn Valley
Discover the rich heritage of the Automne Valley and its surroundings, Gallo-Roman ruins and the ruined Romanesque chapel of Champlieu, the churches of Béthencourt and Orrouy, and more.
In addition, the route from hill to hill offers beautiful views of the countryside and the valleys you cross.
Du site gallo romain de Champlieu à Orrouy
Petite randonnée historique en passant par Orrouy et la forêt de Compiègne.
The Gallo-Roman site of Champlieu and the Grands Monts
In the southern part of the Compiègne State Forest, a figure-of-eight walk with two very different circular loops. A first short loop takes you through the hamlet of Champlieu with the remains of its Romanesque chapel and allows you to visit a beautiful Gallo-Roman site (theatre, thermal baths, temple). The second, longer loop is mainly through woodland.
Circular loop in the Compiègne Forest
Route in the Compiègne Forest, starting from the beautiful village of Saint-Jean-aux-Bois, passing through a hamlet, a pond and the forest.
La Brévière and Étang Sainte-Périne in Saint-Jean-aux-Bois
This route through the Compiègne Forest will take you to the charming village of Saint-Jean-aux-Bois, a candidate for the TV show "The Most Beautiful Village in France", its abbey and, during a lovely, easy hike in the forest, the village of La Brévière and the Étang Sainte-Pérrine.
From the Cité des Valois to the Automne Valley
This hike allows you to discover a few authentic villages whose architectural heritage has been well preserved: remarkable churches from the 11th to the 19th centuries, fountains, wash houses... The peaceful and serene walk through the meadows and valleys of Valois and the Automne Valley gives you the feeling of being in perfect harmony with nature
Across the vast plains and steep-sided valleys of the Valois region
Hike across vast cultivated loamy plateaus with sweeping views, interspersed with steep-sided, humid valleys. Along the route, you will discover villages with remarkable churches.
From Crépy-en-Valois to Villers-Cotterêts via the Automne valley.
Thirteenth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR® 11, linking Crépy-en-Valois station in the Oise to Villers-Cotterêts station in the Aisne. It passes through the wooded areas separating these two towns and part of the Automne river valley, which it follows for several kilometres, on the border between the departments of Oise and Aisne.
From Autumn to the Forest of Retz
Hike in the Upper Autumn Valley with its ponds, marshes, wet meadows, reed beds, willow groves and alder groves. Passing through several villages gives a good idea of its rich architectural heritage.
The return journey takes you through the tall trees of the Retz Forest.
The Bois de Tillet and the marshes of the Upper Automne Valley
Crossing the Bois de Tillet with its coppices and tall forests still under cultivation, then continuing northwards with a detour into the Vallée de l'Automne with its marshes, wet meadows, reed beds, willow groves and alder groves, ponds... A visit to the villages of Feigneux and Bémont offers a glimpse of the architectural heritage of this region.
Circular in the forest between Vieux-Moulin and Pierrefonds
This lovely forest walk takes you to the small village of Vieux Moulin and the beautiful spa town of Pierrefonds, known throughout France for its 19th-century medieval castle! Also worth seeing on the way back are the Priory of Mont Saint-Pierre, the Pavillon Eugénie and the Étang Saint-Pierre.
Circuit in the Retz National Forest from Coyolles
A beautiful hike in the Retz National Forest, starting from Coyolles and its Church of the Nativity, its manor house with guest rooms; passing through Boursonne, its castle and church, and the former14th-century Abbey of Bourgfontaine.The GPX track may be useful in the forest.
Puits du Roi walk from Lacroix-Saint-Ouen
A family walk through the forest where you can discover the flora and fauna of the Compiègnois region.
Starting from Lacroix-Saint-Ouen.
The tour of Mont Saint-Mard
A beautiful, easy, flat walk around Mont Saint-Mard in the Compiègne forest. You can enjoy views over the forest from several vantage points, discover remarkable trees and quench your thirst at the Fontaine Maitre Jean fountain. There are two access points by car, one of which is next to a shaded picnic area.
Versigny Castle from Ormoy-Villers
Two very contrasting sections: first, the two rocky areas encountered in beautiful forests, at the Pierre du Coq, then the Pierre Glissoire. Two beautiful châteaux reached via cultivated fields: the Grande Ferme in Droizelles and Vertigny, an important historical site. Little elevation gain, very easy paths, even in wet weather. Option to shorten the route by almost 4 km.
The Bois du Roi and the sliding rock at Péroy-les-Gombries
Discover a curious sight: a slippery rock where, according to legend, women used to slide down bare-bottomed to find out if they would have a baby that year! Whatever the truth of this legend, you can enjoy the beautiful forest atmosphere, heather-covered plateaus and a small rocky chaos with the famous rock.
From Villers-Cotterêts to La Ferté-Milon through the Forest of Retz
Fourteenth stage, entirely in the Aisne department, of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, between the stations of Villers-Cotterêts and La Ferté-Milon. During this stage, we switch to the eastern side of Île-de-France, leaving the Oise basin to reach the Ourcq valley and the Marne basin.As the stage is short, a small (optional) circular in Villers-Cotterêts is suggested at the start, to discover the magnificent park of its equally magnificent château. It can be done after the previous stage completed the day before, with an overnight stay in Villers-Cotterêts.
From Villers-Cotterêts to Crouy-sur-Ourcq
The route begins under the majestic beech trees of the Retz National Forest. It then passes through typical villages with a rich architectural heritage. The path overlooks the valleys of the Ourcq and its tributaries. You will discover the beginning of the Ourcq Canal. The Donjon du Houssoy welcomes you at the end of the route in Crouy-sur-Ourcq.
The Bois du Roi from Betz
A walk in the Bois du Roi starting from Macquelines, in the Betz district, passing through Lévignen with its 16th-century church, La Grivette, a small 15 km river that flows into the Canal de l'Ourcq, a small pond, and La Sainte Fontaine, a religious site.
The Allée des Beaux Monts and its remarkable trees at the start of Compiègne
This walk starts at Compiègne Castle and takes you through its grounds, then on to the remarkable trees near the Allée des Beaux Monts, passing by the Boute des Beaux Monts and its viewpoint over Compiègne. It is a condensed version of the beauty and pleasures of Compiègne and its forest.
The Clairière de l'Armistice and Mont du Tremble
A memorial hike starting from a town steeped in history and in a forest that is equally steeped in history. The route alternates between forest paths (mostly), trails, including the one that allows you to "climb" Mont du Tremble, paths along the Aisne river and urban sections rich in heritage.
Triple loop between Peroy-les-Gombries, Ormoy-Villers and Levignen
Triple loop in the Bois du Roi through three villages near Crépy-en-Valois. This hike can be completed in its entirety, covering nearly 19 km, or divided into circuits of only 15 or 10 km.
Le Mont des Singes and the former Abbey of Sainte-Croix
This easy walk in the Laigue Forest allows you to discover the charming forest village of Saint-Crépin, admire the Laigue Forest, twin sister of the Compiègne Forest, less visited but just as attractive, and enjoy beautiful views of the wooded hills. A picnic in the shade of the trees with a view is recommended. Circular route.
The Saint-Martin fountain
A hike through the hills and valleys around the Saint-Martin fountain.
The banks of the Aisne and the Laigue Forest between Choisy-au-Bac and Rethondes
This easy circular walk between Choisy-au-Bac and Rethondes will allow you to discover the banks of the Aisne and the beautiful gardens of Francport, then the pretty little village of Rethondes, near the clearing where the 1914-18 armistice was signed, before returning to Choisy-au-Bac via the Laigue Forest and the Château des Bonshommes, ending at the little Chapelle des Trois Chênes, which is awash with wild blue hyacinths in the last fortnight of April.
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