Saint-Laurent-la-Gâtine walks

Our village has a population of 452. Situated in the Eure-et-Loir department, it is close to Dreux, Chartres and Rambouillet, and it is easy to reach the Paris region by train or via the N12 road. Our village comprises three hamlets: L’Aumône, Boissy and Saint-Laurent. The route allows visitors to discover the tranquillity of the countryside and the surrounding forests, as well as the remarkable heritage that is worthy of interest and preservation, thereby ensuring it is passed down from one generation to the next.

Our little village, Croisilles, is situated in the department of Eure-et-Loir and the Centre-Val de Loire region. It is close to Dreux, Chartres and Rambouillet. Around Croisilles, we are fortunate to have plains and woodland. This discovery walk allows you to explore the local flora and fauna as well as the village’s heritage. The route connects to theGR® de Pays Vallée de l’Eure in the Bois de Ruffin.

Starting from Nogent-le-Roi, explore the surrounding countryside between woods and valleys before visiting the castle park. The Eure valley and its water mills can be explored at a leisurely pace. Half-timbered houses characterise the distinctive architecture of Nogent-le-Roi. Between the castle grounds and the Bois de Ruffin, walkers will pass from an urban landscape to a very varied rural landscape.

This easy, bucolic walk allows you to discover a little of the Eure, a peaceful river.The starting point is a curiosity in itself: a town hall unlike any other.The finish invites you into the pretty little town of Nogent-le-Roi, with its old half-timbered houses.

A lovely walk, between fields of wheat and barley, and through the woods. In spring, the woods are full of white anemones, yellow lesser celandines and bluebells. The walk is not difficult. From the top of the fields, you can see all the surrounding countryside. It's very beautiful, especially when the rape fields are in flower.

Walk through the Bois du Thuilay, alternating between open land and woods.

A very peaceful, easy walk through a landscape of plains and woodland.

A very peaceful, easy walk through countryside and woodland.

A lovely, very idyllic walk, ideal in spring or autumn, which will take you through the rapeseed and maize fields behind Mittainville, leading you on to Saint-Lucien and then to the outskirts of Raizeux before heading back via Hermeray through the forest. There are no particular difficulties, and the few ascents and descents are very gentle; nevertheless, we have rated the difficulty as ‘moderate’ given the route’s length and in line with Visorando’s recommendations. Note: as nearly two-thirds of this walk takes place in the middle of fields, it is best to avoid doing it during a heatwave or when it is raining.

A very peaceful walk, no difficulty, with scenery of plains and woodland.

A stroll along the banks of the Vesgre and then the Opton, two small rivers that encircle Houdan. A detour via the Croix aux Pèlerins offers a view of the keep and the church of Houdan.

Built on a hillock, nestled between the Vesgre and Opton rivers, the town of Houdan boasts numerous half-timbered houses, a church blending Gothic and Renaissance styles, a keep... This urban walk takes you on a journey of discovery through this rich heritage, taking in streets, alleyways, lanes and riverside paths.

A route through cultivated countryside, exploring a diverse heritage including the remains of one of the oldest Roman villas recorded in France.

Between Beauce and the Eure Valley, this circular walk invites you to stroll along the Drouette in the footsteps of millers, lords and cathedral builders. The walk follows the GR®655 West, one of the Grande Randonnée trails leading to Santiago de Compostela.

A short walk along the Drouette river, passing most of the points of interest on the Discovery Trail This link allows you to discover the game and the information panels placed along the route.