Chitenay walk in the footsteps of Denis Papin

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

This hike was pleasant and passed through varied landscapes. The forest section has information boards on trees, energy sources, etc., which is very interesting. I only used the map because the description I tried on another route was very vague. Finally, it was nice to have undergrowth without being attacked by horseflies, which was a problem on another route!
And the grassy path was clearly more passable than on 1 August.

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Date of your route : Aug 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, varied walk.
Saw a few animals in this beautiful countryside.
One small downside, however, was the grassy path that runs alongside Malabry Castle.
It is really very grassy...
Varied landscapes with alternating woods and countryside.

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Date of your route : Oct 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Fortunately, there is a school in this village, which makes you realise that you're not in a graveyard.
The paths are fine, even if the one near the road is used as a public toilet by people who obviously do this in groups. Surprising. No hunting on a happy day. Thank you.

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Date of your route : Jan 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very interesting hike despite some very muddy paths, which is to be expected in January.

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Date of your route : Apr 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk with no particular difficulties, featuring an educational trail (4 to 5) where you can learn about trees, birds and the history of the famous Denis Papin.
There were a few issues with the signage (junction between 2 and 3, then point 4), but nothing serious, as we eventually found our way.

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Date of your route : Jun 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk with an interesting route. The information boards about the flora and fauna and a short biography of Denis Papin were very welcome. Thank you!

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Date of your route : Feb 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant walk through the woods, but at marker No. 4 on the map, we did not see any markers along the route, but we found the path again.

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Hello Christine, thank you for your feedback.

Regarding the signage on site, neither the author of the hike nor Visorando can do anything about it...

Regarding the description, where exactly is there ambiguity or doubt? How could we improve the description here? Thank you in advance.

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Date of your route : Aug 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The hike started off well, but the route descriptions were very brief and there were almost no signposts. We turned right at the farm because we didn't understand the information provided. The hike was very pleasant, but the lack of signposts led us astray and forced us to cut it short. What a shame.

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Date of your route : Oct 15, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant and informative walk, ending on an educational trail that reminds us of the role played by Denis Papin and his inventions. Suitable for children (easy route through fields).
Just a small clarification on the route description: after passing the farm, you need to turn right at the next crossroads (a path in front of the house may suggest that you should turn there).

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