Moulineaux walks

Starting from Château Robert le Diable, this walk invites you to discover the natural riches of theLonde-Rouvray State Forest. Amidst historical ruins and wooded landscapes, the route offers a gradual immersion in a peaceful and unspoilt environment, ideal for getting away from it all for a few hours.

This route is suitable for experienced hikers as there are significant elevation changes and it can sometimes be difficult to find your way through the maze of forest paths in the Londe Forest. The GPX track and app will be useful. Along the way, you will discover the ruins of Robert the Devil's Castle, part of the imposing Londe Rouvray National Forest, the Dix-Sept Piles Viaduct, the Gothic church of Moulineaux and a pretty view of one of the meanders of the Seine.

Nestled on the outskirts of Rouen, the commune of Hautot-sur-Seine offers the ideal setting for a walk combining unspoilt nature and exceptional heritage. From the very first steps, the path leads deep into the majesticRoumare State Forest, a veritable haven of greenery. As you walk, the forest gives way to the winding banks of the Seine, offering sweeping views of the river.

Nestled on the outskirts of Rouen, the commune of Hautot-sur-Seine offers the ideal setting for a walk combining unspoilt nature and exceptional heritage. From the very first steps, the path leads deep into the majestic Roumare Forest, a veritable green oasis. As the route progresses, the forest gives way to the winding banks of the Seine, offering sweeping views of the river. It is here that the eye is drawn to superb manor houses and châteaux, witnesses to a rich past, which elegantly punctuate the landscape and tell the story of this valley shaped by time.

A pleasant walk along the Seine, starting with views of pretty villages and cliffs on the opposite bank. This route also passes through the Roumare National Forest and several villages. This hike offers views of no fewer than seven castles and manor houses, some of which are visible on the way back along the Seine.

This walk offers you the chance to explore this remarkable forest heritage, breathe in the fresh air of the undergrowth and enjoy the tranquillity of a preserved environment. Whether you are a nature lover, a regular walker or simply curious, the Bois de la Hérangère will surprise you with its diversity and peaceful atmosphere.

The route passes through large forest avenues, dirt roads, gravel paths and grassy paths, and runs alongside the Roumare Animal Park for a few metres.Val de la Haye is a charming little village with a strong commitment to nature. There is a heritage trail called "Escale au Val de la Haye", which allows you to discover the history, architecture and heritage of the village.

Nestled on the heights of the Seine Valley, the Grand-Couronne walk to the hamlet of Les Essarts, featuring a visit to the fascinating troglodyte caves of Orival, offers an outing combining nature, history and spectacular scenery. Amidst lush forests, limestone cliffs and panoramic views of the river’s meandering course, this route invites you to discover a heritage that is as much natural as it is cultural. The caves of Orival, carved into the rock over centuries, bear witness to a rich and mysterious past, adding a touch of wonder to this accessible and exotic walk.

Located on the outskirts of Rouen, the La Londe-Rouvray forest is a true natural gem, with majestic beech forests, winding paths and bright clearings. Ranked among the largest state-owned forests in Normandy, it invites you to escape and discover varied landscapes, shaped by the seasons and history. Following the GPX track can be useful in the forest.

This hike, starting from the charming village of Val-de-la-Haye on the banks of the Seine, gradually takes you into the Roumare forest, where you will walk along wide paths. The paths are all passable in wet weather.

A.F.S.S.O Pas à Pas recommends this route in the La Londe National Forest, which allows you to discover several caves on a pleasant walk. A word of advice: do not venture into the caves, wear good shoes and bring walking sticks.

Walking tour on little-used roads, paths and trails that cross the village and the marshes, run alongside the Seine, and criss-cross the plain and the forest.

The walk through the Forêt de la Londe-Rouvray, starting from the Quartier Faidherbe, offers a real escape into nature on the outskirts of the town. With its forest paths, peaceful clearings and the gentle rolling hills typical of the Normandy plateau, this route invites you to relax and explore. Accessible and rejuvenating, this walk allows you to enjoy a lush green setting whilst exploring one of the most beautiful woodlands in the Rouen region.

The A.F.S.S.O Pas à Pas recommends this walk. It passes through three villages: La Trinité-de-Thouberville, Caumont and Saint-Ouen-de-Thouberville. You will pass the small town hall of La Trinité-de-Thouberville, then its church, the châteaux in Caumont, and you will finish at the church of Saint-Ouen-de-Thouberville. Along the route, you will enjoy a magnificent view of the Seine. Take care when crossing the RD675.

A beautiful ten-kilometre walk in the heart of the Roumare Forest with the opportunity to discover the arboretum and the animal park. Ideal with children in the summer. Take this walk in the early afternoon in spring or summer, when the Allée forestière du Loup faces the early afternoon sun and offers magnificent views between deciduous trees (on the left) and conifers (on the right).

The pretty village of Mauny has a rich heritage with its imposing castle and numerous old houses. The forest covers half of the route and contrasts with the open agricultural plain. The Grotte du Maquis, a sandstone cross and beautiful trees also line this pleasant route. A shorter version of the yellow marked route starting from Barneville-sur-Seine, retaining its main points of interest but removing the two sections on the fairly busy road.

This easy walk along the banks of the Seine and its branches, which form small islands, takes you to the small marina of Saint Aubin Les Elbeuf. The path continues to the bend opposite the church of Saint Georges d'Orival and its cliffs.

Starting from the centre of the village of Bosgouet, you will head towards the Londe State Forest. You will pass the church, then Bosgouet Castle, before entering the forest to discover some magnificent paths.

In the Grand-Bourgtheroulde area, in the Londe Forest near Bosc-Bénard-Commin, lies the locality known as the Étangs de la Terre à Pots. These are former quarries dug to extract clay, a clay of exceptional quality.

In the Londe forest, three former clay pits have now become three ponds. Known since Gallo-Roman times, the Terre à Pots site was only exploited from the 16th century until 1870. This clay was notably used to make the white earthenware tiles for the first stations of the Paris Metro. This easy forest walk offers the chance to discover a little-known quarry site.

Starting from Quevillon, this route is located in the Roumare Forest, where you can admire pheasants, wild boars, roe deer and deer in the wild, crossing a path or forest road, and enjoy the sound of pheasants calling as you walk.

As you wander through the streets and lanes of La Saussaye, you will discover a number of ponds and learn of their purpose, preserved in the memories of the older generation. Along the way, you will notice beautiful brick houses and find remarkable trees, most of which are linked to the village’s historical periods.

Starting from La Saussaye, the path quickly opens up onto alternating undergrowth and small country lanes. The route allows you to enjoy a peaceful, green rural environment. After a pleasant warm-up, you reach Saint-Germain-de-Pasquier, a charming Norman village known for having the smallest town hall in France: with a surface area of around 8 m² (2.7 metres by 3), it is indeed one of the smallest town halls in France, listed in the Guinness Book of Records. It is housed in the former Sainte-Clotilde chapel, which was deconsecrated at the beginning of the 20th century and converted by a naval architect accustomed to small spaces. A short photo break is a must before continuing on to the Saint-Louis Collegiate Church, a beautiful building whose architecture combines simplicity and elegance.

For walking enthusiasts, a short hike in the Roumois region.

Starting from the Saint-Louis Collegiate Church and passing by the Manoir Saint-Nicolas, in an hour you will discover some remarkable features linked to the history of the village of La Saussaye, including the 14th-century Saint-Louis Collegiate Church. Step through the cloister gate and let yourself be transported back to the Middle Ages. At that time, the square was surrounded by walls and entry was via either the lower gate or the upper gate, the only one remaining today. As you continue, you’ll discover some of La Saussaye’s hidden gems, such as the Saint-Louis Collegiate Church, the bell-ringer’s house, the Clos Saint-Nicolas where André Maurois lived from 1919 to 1926, and the Pommeraie, another beautiful residence with its pond and French garden.

Long route starting from Le Grand-Quevilly, passing through Petit-Couronne, Grand-Couronne, Moulineaux and Les Essarts. Passes by the ruins of Robert Le Diable’s castle, which can only be viewed from the outside.

Starting from Grand-Quevilly, this hike invites you to enjoy a nature getaway and discover Puits Hébert, a place steeped in history and nestled in a green environment. The route alternates between peaceful paths, woodland and typical valley landscapes, offering a pleasant route. Ideal for recharging your batteries, this long walk allows you to take the time to observe nature while enjoying a friendly itinerary, conducive to relaxation and discovering the local heritage.

The route runs mainly through the forest along paths, tracks and forest roads, and you may come across roe deer, red deer, wild boar and other wildlife.

Nestled in the heart of Roumois, in the Eure department, this hike connects the charming villages of Saint-Pierre-des-Fleurs, Le Bec-Thomas, Saint-Ouen-de-Pontcheuil and Saint-Amand-des-Hautes-Terres. Between green valleys, hedgerow paths and the peaceful banks of the Oison, the route offers an authentic immersion in the Normandy countryside. Along the trails, alternating between quiet country roads and wilder passages, you will discover a discreet rural heritage and open landscapes typical of Roumois.

This walk consists of 70% forest walking or small footpaths. There are a few sections on roads which can be dangerous, particularly the final stretch near Valanglier. It begins with a view of Elbeuf and the Seine valley and ends with a view of the small Oison valley. There are no signposts.

L'Oison was formerly known as Le Bec, Le Becquet (from the Norse bekkr meaning stream), but also Le Dué or Douet (from the Celtic four meaning running water). Discover beautiful Norman houses as well as around twenty species of wild orchids growing in the valley, which is classified as a natural area of faunistic and floristic interest. The Fontaine Sainte-Clothilde, a miraculous spring, was for a long time a popular place of pilgrimage for the healing of all kinds of ailments. It is said that it gave strength to children who were slow to walk, who were then immersed in the very cold water of the spring.

We begin with a stretch through the forest, crossing the golf course, then we go around the lake and take the marsh path to join the Route du Conihout and then the towpath.

A short route with varied landscapes: the charming village of Mesnil-sous-Jumièges on the banks of the Seine, then a short detour into the forest, passing near the Manoir d'Agnès Sorel, followed by a walk along the lake opposite the leisure centre, and ending through marshes and orchards along the towpath.

Cette agréable randonnée vous permettra de découvrir ce petit coin de Normandie un peu méconnu car loin des lieux touristiques. On croise en chemin le joli Château de la Mésangère, un bel étang perdu en forêt mais surtout le Chêne à la Vierge de la Mésangère. Cet arbre remarquable est assurément l'un des plus beaux (si ce n'est le plus beau) de toute la région.

You will pass through forest tracks and paths across fields, allowing you to discover different species of trees and, if you’re lucky, deer or wild boar. There are plenty of birds here. Please be aware of hunting seasons.