Persan walks

Starting from Mours, take a walk to discover a few paths linking Presles and Nointel, following the railway line and taking the hidden footpaths through the beautiful Carnelle forest.

A circular route alternating between tarmac roads, dirt tracks and forest paths, which takes you around the Bois de la Tour du Lay from Champagne-sur-Oise and offers views of the Oise valley. Along the way, you will pass a Neolithic polishing stone. The Bois de la Tour du Lay is classified as a departmental forest and bears the name of an old parish. This area is classified as a natural zone of ecological, faunistic and floristic interest (ZNIEFF).

A 10-kilometre loop to be done on foot starting from Parc Chantemesse in Chambly. There are no major difficulties and the section along the river is very pleasant.

La randonnée se déroule d'abord à travers la Forêt de Carnelle, avec un passage à la superbe Allée couverte de la Pierre Turquaise, la plus imposante d'Ile-de-France. On continue en forêt puis à travers champs, pas loin de l'Oise, pour une visite à l'ancienne Abbaye de Royaumont. On termine entre bois, prés, champs et zones résidentielles.

As the title suggests, this hike takes in three covered walkways, two of which are among the most remarkable in the Ile-de-France region. The first part takes place in the Carnelle Forest, with beautiful beech woods and two pleasant lakes. The second part takes place mainly across fields.

This forest is steeped in history, as Saint Louis and Blanche of Castile used to walk here. It takes its name from the Celtic root "Carn", meaning stone, as some of its covered paths contain the remains of Neolithic tribes who came from the north. The exploitation of gypsum and marl gave rise to two ponds: the Petit Étang and the Lac Bleu.

Hike in the Isle-Adam National Forest, passing through areas overlooking the Stors Marsh Nature Reserve and the large Abbaye du Val Park with its quarries, caves and Château des Forgets. The GPX track may be useful.

The Croix des Friches dates from the Middle Ages and marked the boundary between the communes of Parmain and Nesles-la-Vallée. The beautiful Forêt de la Tour du Lay is home to a Neolithic polishing stone. A hike mainly through woodland, with a few sections between cultivated fields.

You will walk along both wide, straight paths designed by Le Nôtre, with star-shaped crossroads, and small paths that wind along the edge of the forest, with sections overlooking the Marais de Stors Nature Reserve and the large Abbaye du Val Park.

A peaceful walk, accessible to all and mostly shaded.

This half-day hike takes you around the entire Isle-Adam Forest. It is not particularly difficult and offers beautiful views overlooking the Stors Marsh and a glimpse of the old quarries (be careful not to cross the safety barrier).

This circular hike follows the GR®1 from L'Isle-Adam to Auvers-sur-Oise on the way out. The GR®1 climbs through fields and woods to Nesles-la-Vallée. It then descends the Sausseron Valley and reaches Auvers-sur-Oise, where Vincent Van Gogh spent the last 70 days of his life. On the way back, the route returns to L'Isle-Adam along the banks of the Oise.

A circular route that follows the GR®1 from L’Isle-Adam to Presles on the outward leg. The GR®1 runs alongside the River Oise and then crosses the Forest of L’Isle-Adam to Nerville-la-Forêt. From there, it heads to Presles across open countryside. On the return journey, the route passes by the L’Isle-Adam golf course and rejoins the banks of the River Oise. The towpath leads back to the starting point.

A very varied hike through green valleys, cultivated plateaus and forests. Some beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and the crossing of villages with interesting architectural heritage make it very enjoyable.

A varied hike: riverside paths, farmland, forest trails, with the added bonus of discovering a megalithic ruin. The rolling hills of the region offer beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.

A beautiful route through the Lys Forest, past beautiful residences and the hamlet of Baillon, to Royaumont Abbey and back via a farm track.

Stroll along the Oise river and take the farm tracks to discover the historic sites of Boran-sur-Oise.

From Nerville-la-Forêt, take a short hike in the Forêt de l'Isles Adam with visits to three villages and three churches. This hike is popular in summer when it is hot thanks to the cool shade of the trees in this forest, and also in winter as the ground is not too muddy.

The ninth stage, entirely in the Oise department, of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France on the GR®11, between the stations of Bornel-Belle-Église in the Esches Valley and Cires-lès-Mello in the Thérain Valley. It consists of a crossing of the Pays de Thelle, from west to east, in the south of the department, and always through magnificent varied landscapes, between woods and fields.

The Carnelle National Forest is a forest located on a hill 25 km north of Paris. Its summit (altitude 210 m) is one of the highest points in the Val d'Oise. The variety of its landscapes makes it one of the most pleasant sites in the region. This hike follows part of the northern flank of the forest, allowing you to discover some interesting features of the forest and its surroundings.

Visit Royaumont Abbey via Viarmes and Luzarches, following the GR®655 circular route, for a wonderful day out with the family.

A circular walk that follows the GR®1 from Viarmes station to Presles on the outward leg. After passing through Noisy-sur-Oise, a village overlooking the Oise Valley, the GR®1 enters the Carnelle Forest, runs alongside Lac Bleu and passes near the covered walkway at La Pierre Turquaise. On the return leg, the route runs alongside the three lakes of the Carnelle Forest. Before arriving at the station, the route offers a chance to discover one of Viarmes’ many wash houses.

A circular starting from Hédouville takes you through Hodan, Messelan and Frouville.

The circuit starts by taking you along the Sausseron valley, then climbs up the hillside and continues through fields. You return to Nesles via paths through the woods. The circuit also allows you to discover a unique site called the Trou à Morts.

A beautiful walk in the French Vexin Regional Nature Park and the Sausseron Valley

A circular route through five villages in the Vexin Regional Park, partly following the old Valmondois Marines railway line, a secondary line that closed in the 1950s but whose old stations are still visible.

The hike starts at Royaumont Abbey and takes you through a mainly rural area, dominated by forests and farms, with numerous horse breeding establishments. The hilly landscape offers beautiful views of the Carnelle forest and the Oise valley. Passing through several villages gives you a glimpse of their rich heritage.

An easy walk that takes you through beautiful countryside, as well as the charming village of Valmondois. The section passing through the upper part of Parmain offers a chance to discover magnificent houses, more like manor houses than ordinary homes.

Half of the route takes you through the Forest of L'Isle-Adam. This hike from station to station offers other points of interest, including two covered walkways dating from the Neolithic period.

A walk starting from Valmondois towards Ogivaux Castle and Moulin le Roy, then heading towards L’Isle-Adam through the woods. A stroll along the left bank towards the new port of L’Isle-Adam, then a walk around the lake, and continuing along the banks of the Oise via the GR®1 greenway.

A pleasant hike along the Sausseron, a small stream in Valmondois, past the mills and back via the steam tramway museum and its old railway line.

A lovely walk through three different types of landscape: the Sausseron valley, cultivated plateaus (with beautiful unobstructed views over the rolling hills of the Vexin), and varied woodlands, mainly comprising chestnut, beech and birch groves, with a few oaks, and, in the valley, poplar groves. Two exceptional points of interest: Saint-Symphorien Church and the Tour du Lay stone polishing site. Not to mention the many old mills on the Sausseron, beautiful country houses, and interesting stone crosses along the paths. As for famous figures, the village honours (with a villa and bust) Honoré Daumier, the great caricaturist who died in Valmondois in 1879. Another, more contemporary artist has donated a series of sculptures on permanent display in Michel Charpentier’s Sculpture Garden.

The Oise region was a favourite haunt of the Impressionist painters. You’ll quickly see why as this route winds its way through fields of grass and the green Sausseron valley. The outward leg is entirely in the open until you reach Labbeville. The return journey will be in the shade as you pass through Nesles-la-Vallée and Valmondois. History buffs will be in their element with the presence of castles, mills, churches and, of course, the old railway line between Labbeville and Valmondois

Discover the Isle-Adam National Forest and the agricultural landscapes of the Val d'Oise on its southern edge. The route alternates between forest paths and wide, rolling hills amid cultivated fields and meadows.

An easy walk with surprising landscapes. Despite its proximity to Bornel, you will find yourself in beautiful woodlands, fields and hills. Here you will find peace and quiet and birdsong. There is a small section of tarmac that is difficult to avoid, but most of the route is on quiet, green paths.

Most of the hike takes place on flat ground and in woodland, with a long stretch along the edge of lakes. It offers beautiful views of the Picardy countryside and the Oise valley. Passing through Précy-sur-Oise, Blaincourt-lès-Précy, Saint-Leu-d'Esserent and Villers-sous-Saint-Leu, you can discover some of the region's heritage gems.

This hike is a shorter version of the hike called "The Isle-Adam National Forest and its southern edge". The route, with sections through the forest and paths across fields and meadows, offers beautiful woodland scenery and sweeping views of the surrounding countryside thanks to the gently rolling terrain.

The Chauvry Valley is a listed site, particularly due to its biological richness. It is bordered by the forest massifs of Isle-Adam to the north and Montmorency to the south and stretches from the Oise valley to the Plaine de France. The hike takes place in rolling agricultural and wooded landscapes and passes through the grounds of the Château de Méry-sur-Oise.

This is a beautiful walk at the entrance to the Oise, in the valleys between Anserville and Fosseuse. The walk takes you through fields and woods. The region is surprising in this area, with its gently sloping hills and succession of small woods and fields. It offers a variety of very pleasant views.

A hike through the south-western part of the L'Isle-Adam Forest, where you will encounter some remarkable trees and beautiful heritage sites in Montsoult and Maffliers.

De nombreux peintres Impressionnistes sont passés par ce village. Cette randonnée vous fait découvrir certains de ses artistes, et bien d'autres choses, avec un retour sur les bords de l'Oise. De quoi passer une bonne journée.

A circular route between plains and woods, around Auvers-sur-Oise.

Walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh, Daubigny and Corot to discover the agricultural plateau. You will discover the places frequented by many painters and stroll through the charming streets of Auvers-sur-Oise. The landscape inspired the Impressionists and Expressionists.

This hike passes through the villages of Auvers-sur-Oise, Valmondois and Butry-sur-Oise, alternating between countryside and the banks of the Oise. All these places have provided numerous subjects for landscape painters, notably Dupré, Daubigny and Pissarro, precursors of the Impressionists. Even today, visitors are struck by the charm of this region in all seasons.

A circular starting from Auvers-sur-Oise that follows the ravine through the valleys, then climbs up to Hérouville and passes through the Palous and Chaponval fields before returning to Auvers.

Route passing through all the natural, cultural and memory sites of Auvers-sur-Oise. Paintings by 19th-century artists, illustrated by "Le Chemin des Peintres" (The Painters' Trail).

A full-day mountain bike ride through the eastern Vexin, passing through Valmondois, Nesles-la-Vallée, Labeville, Vallangoujard, Menouville, Theuville, Épiais-Rhus, Liilliers and Hérouville.

In 1971, the Grateful Dead were unable to perform their concert due to rain in Auvers-sur-Oise. Michel Magne, the brilliant and whimsical musician, invited them to Hérouville Castle. So get your playlist ready, featuring film scores or experimental music by Michel Magne, composer of, amongst others, *Les Tontons Flingueurs*, *Fantomas*, *Tout le monde il est beau* and *Tout le monde il est gentil*. You’ll also find tracks recorded at this venue, described by David Bowie to Iggy Pop as the world’s greatest recording studio at the time. It saw the creation of three of Elton John’s best albums, two Bowie albums, the Bee Gees’ massive hit Saturday Night Fever, as well as albums by Johnny Hallyday, Jacques Higelin and many others – all on their way to the Château d’Hérouville. Let’s rock.