Saint-Jacques-sur-Darnétal walks

In the heart of the Robec valley, Saint-Jacques-sur-Darnétal offers the ideal setting for a walk combining nature, heritage and tranquillity. This circular walk invites walkers to discover green paths and beautiful panoramic views of the Normandy countryside. Accessible and enjoyable, this walk is perfect for recharging your batteries, observing the local flora and fauna, and sharing a convivial moment in the heart of nature.

This hike starts in the centre of the village and follows the Grande Randonnée trails that circle around the south.

This is a very pleasant walk through charming little villages where you can admire magnificent thatched cottages and other typical Norman houses, or pass through the village of Fontaine-sous-Préaux where the Robec river has its source. You will also pass through woods where you can enjoy a little shade when it is hot. Be careful on the few fairly steep climbs and descents and on some paths that can be very muddy in wet weather (this is Normandy, after all!).

A short, peaceful walk on the outskirts of Rouen, perfect for getting some fresh air and sunshine. Most of the route passes through fields. There are a few sections of tarmac roads and paths, but this is the price you pay for discovering some very charming villages and hamlets.

There is nothing special to discover on this short route, just a breath of fresh air. Pass through the fields on the Franquevillais plateau, descend to the Lyons-la-Forêt road via the Sente des Hauts Bœufs to reach the village of Épinay. Then, climb up the path at the edge of the Bois des Chartreux towards Le Faulx, in the commune of Franqueville-Saint-Pierre.

On the outskirts of Rouen, Franqueville-Saint-Pierre offers an ideal setting for a hike combining nature and heritage. Between peaceful villages, shaded paths and vast wooded areas, this walk invites you to discover a region where the calm of the forest blends harmoniously with the charm of the Normandy countryside. Along the way, walkers cross the woods of Franqueville, breathe in the fresh air under the foliage, and enjoy views that reveal the rich landscape of the eastern Rouen plateau. An accessible and rejuvenating hike, perfect for getting away from it all for a few hours.

Hike on two sides of the Robec, woods, meadows, plains and villages.

A short walk around the village. After crossing the forest, we will return via theGR® 25 to the village, passing in front of the small church.

Panoramic trail through the woods with beautiful views of Rouen.

This is an easy stroll that allows you to discover some of the footpaths that characterise Bois-Guillaume and the Forêt Domaniale Verte, which is magnificent, especially in autumn. This route can also be done by bicycle.

A walk with varied landscapes: countryside, forests, abbey and the banks of the Andelle.

A walk through Rouen, a quintessential Norman city with its many churches and remarkable monuments, its clock and its historic sites, as well as its panoramic views of the Seine and the city from the hillsides.

A walk in the green forest, suitable all year round. The paths are wide and often paved, so there is little risk of mud.

With a nod to Victor Hugo, who referred to the city as the city of a hundred bell towers, the theme of this urban walk is churches and chapels without bell towers. These are the remains of churches that have suffered the ravages of history and urbanisation, as well as churches and chapels that have been deconsecrated and converted to other uses or are awaiting decisions on their fate. A few buildings still used for worship are exceptions, but they are well worth a visit. An opportunity to (re)discover this beautiful city .

Rouen and its half-timbered streets. Typical Normandy and boats on the Seine. With a rich and prestigious past, largely dating back to the medieval era, not to mention the martyrdom and death of Joan of Arc.

Starting from the Clos Démont housing estate, this 9 km hike will take you along various paths in La Neuville-Chant-d'Oisel. You can take a break at the pond on Rue Saint-Autin, in the Lotissement des Beaux Repaires park, or on the Promenade du Clos Démont. Along the way, you will also see the Château Jacques Anquetil. You can shorten this route at any time by taking Rue des Andelys towards the town hall.

This route is suitable for all levels as the outward and return journeys follow the same route, so you can turn back at any time! The starting point is near the Jonquemare pond in Neuville-Chant-d'Oisel. Passing through the Longboël forest, you will go through the Parc des Flotteaux, the Guinguette des Écluses, the dam and the Lac des Deux Amants.

Country lanes and forest paths take you to the semi-troglodytic Saint-Adrien chapel, passing through the village of Belbeuf where you can admire the castle and its polygonal dovecote.

A pleasant walk passing by the thatched cottages of Quincampoix. Then, cross a wooded area where you may see pheasants in the plains.

A short walk to discover the northern part of the Forêt Verte, which is less frequented. Over just a few kilometres, you will discover a wide variety of forest landscapes.

This circular route starts in the village of Bierville and crosses the Normandy countryside with views of valleys, woods and meadows. Along the way, youwill pass four châteaux (Bierville, Mondétour, Fontaine-Châtel, Montlambert), discover old mills, evidence of the local heritage, which add a touch of elegance to the route, and enjoy panoramic views of the Crevon valley. An ideal outing combining nature, history and the pleasure of walking.