Saint-Germain-sous-Doue walks

The Butte de Doue rises above the Plateau Briard and offers extensive views. With its 13th-century church, it is the central feature of this hike, which also includes a route through cultivated plains and along streams and a circular loop through the forest. There are many possible variations.

This hike will allow you to discover the countryside and architecture of Seine-et-Marne. There are pretty little hamlets to pass through. You are sure to enjoy this walk and all it has to offer.

You will pass from the Grand-Morin valley to the ridges of the hills that run alongside the river. Beautiful views, unusual discoveries, a countryside route in all its forms.

This walk takes you through plains, woods and typical Briard villages. Lovely views of the Grand Morin valley. A bucolic stroll to be enjoyed without moderation.

This walk will allow you to discover the town of Coulommiers, its old houses, the Parc des Capucins, the Grand-Morin and its vannages, as well as the old slaughterhouse, which is currently being renovated. This is a walk without any particular difficulties.

In the rural setting of the Petit Morin valley, discover the whimsical and literary world of the artists who brought this village to life.

Discover the landscapes of Seine-et-Marne and walk through the Petit Morin Valley. A pleasant hike through countryside and woods, passing through several remarkable villages. Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin is well worth a visit.

Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin has seen music hall stars, singers and comedians pass through its various cafés and hotels. Saint-Ouen-sur-Morin offers a more noble past with the ruins of La Brosse Castle. This walk will allow you to immerse yourself in life as it once was, imagining the lively parties hosted by the owner of the Auberge de l’Œuf Dur et de l’Amour, or the lives of the village lords and popular traditions. Along the way, nature flourishes in all its splendour, offering travellers a true delight for the senses and the soul.

A hike on both sides of the Petit Morin valley, shortly before it joins the Marne. Varied landscapes in a region rich in heritage. A generally bucolic and peaceful setting.

Nineteenth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, entirely in Brie, and first stage of a series of three necessary to connect Coulommiers station to Provins station, with two nights on site. As accommodation options are limited in the middle of Brie, it is suggested for this stage to head to La Ferté-Gaucher aerodrome, which is slightly off the GR® route, near which there is a hotel-restaurant where it is possible to spend the night. Although this adds several kilometres to the stage, it offers a good compromise between the length of this stage and the following ones, the longest possible route on the GR® and the proximity to Provins. But this is not the only option, of course: see the Practical Information section for other suggestions.

A hike starting from a train station, mainly through fields, with a shaded section through the Forêt de la Bretonnière.

From the medieval town of Coulommiers to Provins, via a loop around the Marne in the Paris suburbs, a series of walks starting from a station and crossing the Brie plain, its villages and its rich heritage.

A hike from station to station that follows the Grand Morin valley. A route that alternates between short urban passages, paths through the woods, meadows, gardens and cultivated fields. The hike ends on a very pleasant note along the river.

After walking through the Parc des Capucins and a few paths in Coulommiers, climb up to the former Commandery of the Knights Templar. The route continues mainly between cultivated fields with a few beautiful farmhouses along the way and the beautiful church of Aulnoy. After descending, follow the Grand Morin valley before a final short climb.

The history of millstone quarrying will accompany us throughout our walk, from the quarrying sites to the port of La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, from where millstones were shipped all over the world.

This hike takes you along the route of the old railway line that used to run eastwards. Now disused and dismantled, the track is used as a hiking trail. Part of this walk also follows in the footsteps of the First World War in the Petit Morin valley.

Rich in heritage, Jouarre is a commune overlooking the Petit Morin shortly before it joins the Marne. This hike, which alternates between cultivated fields and woods, runs alongside the Etang de Péreuse and then offers a route with little elevation gain on the embankment of the underground Dhuis aqueduct. There are beautiful views of the Marne and Petit Morin valleys.

Within the Ile-de-France region, the Petit Morin valley is a preserved area with a strong rural and agricultural character. This is not a multi-stage hike per se, but rather a collection of seven routes lasting between 3 and 4 hours, covering the small roads of this charming valley and communal paths where motorised vehicles such as quads and 4x4s are prohibited.

Our Île-de-France itinerary continues along a verdant route, offering magnificent views along the Marne valley, set against a backdrop of historical and religious heritage.Saint-Colomban, on his journey into exile, favoured the more welcoming valleys; he followed the Marne then headed towards Metz via Reims; he continued his evangelisation through the Meuse valley, from the Rhine to Lake Constance, before setting off again for Italy, crossing the Alpine passes to stop at Bobbio.

From dark wooded hillsides to sun-drenched plateaus, you will appreciate the diversity of the landscapes where Jehan de Brie studied sheep farming and where the people of the Brie region shaped the land.

A circular route on both banks of the Petit Morin. On the way there, you climb up to the plateau on the right bank and walk through meadows, woods and cultivated fields. On the way back, you follow the Petit Morin on its left bank, often along the edge of the woods. Two churches, a wash house and an old mill are worth seeing along the way.

Circular starting from Jouarre, passing through Courcelles-sous-Jouarre, the hamlets of Vanry, Biercy, and Romeny, a Benedictine abbey. In the9th and 10th centuries, the abbey was an important pilgrimage centre within the sphere of influence of Aachen, the capital of the Empire. In the 11th and 12th centuries, a fortified town developed around the monastery, giving rise to the present-day town of Jouarre .

A hike from station to station that alternates between paths through fields and wooded areas. The Sainte-Aubierge Chapel is a peaceful place to stop for a break.

This route allows you to explore part of the Petit Morin valley between Boitron and Sablonnière via shaded paths and trails along the riverbank. The heritage of the Brie region is revealed through the villages and hamlets you pass through. "Mezons" or Briard houses built of millstone, with walls jointed with coarse plaster, mills, wash houses, but also through unspoilt and bountiful countryside.

This short hike will take you along the Grand Morin river, through the woods, where you can discover the abundant natural surroundings and a few typical hamlets.

This hike forms a circular loop around a large bend in the Marne river. It passes through La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, Chamigny, Sainte-Aulde and Luzancy. The route includes sections along the banks of the Marne and through woods and forests, as well as some beautiful views of the hillsides and the river.

Eighteenth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, between La Ferté-sous-Jouarre and Coulommiers stations. This stage, running roughly north-south, begins the crossing of Brie, culminating in the ascent of the Butte de Doue, which dominates the plateau. It also connects the two rivers named Morin, the Petit to the north and the Grand to the south.

The ‘Between Marne and Meulière’ walk connects the Bois de la Barre with the Bois de la Bergette, which are preserved sites of the former Meulière stone quarries that made La Ferté-sous-Jouarre’s fortune.

A magnificent church, a Merovingian crypt, a Romanesque abbey and a monastery inhabited by Benedictine nuns. A route that will leave a lasting impression. Admire some beautiful views of the Marne Valley and La Ferté-sous-Jouarre.

A long hike from station to station that takes us from the Petit Morin Valley to the Grand Morin Valley via a hill overlooking the Briard Plateau, offering extensive panoramic views. A route with varied landscapes, including woods, cultivated fields and pastures on the hillsides. Charming streams and beautiful heritage buildings complete the picture.

This route, which can be done on foot or by mountain bike, allows you to discover what made the millstone merchants of La Ferté-sous-Jouarre so prosperous, with their millstones renowned and exported all over the world. It winds through the former quarrying areas, where numerous information boards provide details. Along the way, you can enjoy views of La Ferté-sous-Jouarre and the entire Marne valley.

A walk that takes us from the millstone quarries to Jouarre Abbey via the Brie plain and the Dhuis aqueduct.

A hike that will introduce you to millstone extraction around La Ferté-sous-Jouarre and the banks of the Marne.

A country walk in the Aubetin valley, via Mauperthuis, Esse, the hamlet of Paradis and Saints, with mills and the river. Lots of quiet, pleasant little roads for when the paths are too muddy.Note: The annotations (*) refer to the chapter "During the hike or nearby".

Hike in the Forest of Malvoisine, starting from Mauperthuis, passing by the Chapel of Sainte-Aubierge, with its spring and wash house.