A short tour of Parfondeval

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A short family walk through the streets of Parfondeval, discovering one of the most beautiful villages in France.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 4.15 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 25 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 74 m
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    Descent: - 82 m
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    Highest point: 225 m
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    Lowest point: 176 m
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Saint-Médard Church

Description of the walk

Start at the pond on the main square (near the Relais de la Chouette) in Parfondeval.

(S/E) Head towards Rue de la Place and turn left opposite the Relais de la Chouette.

(1) Cross Rue Principale, walk 70 metres and take the first left. Continue down the street to the end of the cul-de-sac
Retrace your steps, continue straight on to Place du Culot, then turn right towards Rue Principale.

(1) Turn left, continue straight on to Rue du Moulin and go down this street.

(2) Turn left at the cemetery, continue for a few dozen metres and turn left towards the Moulin de Parfondeval.
At the mill, turn around and retrace your steps back to the cemetery.

(2) Turn left towards Rue du Temple and continue along this street, passing a wash house.

(3) At the fork, follow Rue Basse to the first path on the left.

(4) Turn left and continue along this path.

(5) Turn around after the second small wood.

(4) Turn right onto Rue Basse.

(3) At the fork, turn left onto Rue de la Fossette, continue until you reach Rue du Chêne on the left and reach the pond on the right (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 219 m - Central square
  2. 1 : km 0.11 - alt. 219 m - Crossroads, Main Street
  3. 2 : km 0.76 - alt. 197 m - Protestant cemetery
  4. 3 : km 1.79 - alt. 205 m - Fourche
  5. 4 : km 2.17 - alt. 219 m - Rue Basse
  6. 5 : km 2.78 - alt. 225 m - Second small wood
  7. S/E : km 4.15 - alt. 219 m - Central Square

Notes

Water point and public toilets at the Relais de la Chouette.
The walk is accessible to people with reduced mobility and families with pushchairs; no special equipment is required.
You will find guides on the history of the village in the church, and there are numerous information boards along the route.

Worth a visit

Visit the fortified Church of Saint-Médard (17th century) and the Protestant church.
Remarkable wash house.
Numerous buildings made of brick or cob.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
J2MB
J2MB

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little village in the Aisne that deserves to be even better known!
A short route that takes you round the village, featuring little scenes set up by the locals and a beautiful fortified church, beautifully presented both inside and out. The path to point 5 offers lovely views over the beautiful pastures. A very warm welcome at the Relais de la Chouette!
A lovely, laid-back walk! 😎

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delph_d2312
delph_d2312

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a lovely route that takes you around the village

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Carmen maréchal
Carmen maréchal

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 11, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The route, which was very pleasant, wasn’t very busy simply because it was January and it was cold. However, whilst the surrounding area was shrouded in thick fog, the site itself enjoyed glorious sunshine!

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vivabfg
vivabfg

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 14, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The village is very pretty, but I’m not sure it’s worth the effort to climb up to point 5 and then turn back. Perhaps it’s for the view.

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Francis BUREAU
Francis BUREAU
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 20, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We went on this walk in the late afternoon after visiting the museum in Novion-Porcien (which was very interesting)
This easy and pleasant route largely follows the one published by the Vervins Tourist Office, and you can obtain the (very well-produced) brochure at www.randonner.fr or pick it up at the Relais de la Chouette (as we did).
This charming little village boasts some beautiful buildings, the most iconic of which is the fortified church.

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