Saint-Maximin (Oise) walks

A shaded and easy hike through the woods and around Chantilly Castle, passing through the small villages of Courteuil and Avilly-Saint-Léonard with some points of interest such as the Table d'Apremont and, of course, the pleasure of seeing Chantilly Castle, its Grandes Écuries and its racecourse

Located mainly in the Oise Valley, this hike crosses the Bois de la Coharde forest at the end of the route. It allows you to discover a troglodyte village in Gouvieux and offers beautiful views of the Oise, Chantilly, Saint-Leu-d'Esserent and Saint-Maximin.

This route is mainly through woodland, allowing you to explore the woods and golf courses around Chantilly and offering beautiful views of the Château de Chantilly estate.

Chantilly is the largest racehorse training centre in Europe. The forest is criss-crossed by numerous galloping tracks that are usable all year round thanks to the quality of the sand. During this walk, you can appreciate the importance of this activity in the forest itself and in the plain bordering its northern edge. Beautiful views of the château, the Grandes Écuries and the Canal Saint-Jean add to the charm of the circuit.

Eleventh stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, connecting Chantilly-Gouvieux station to the village of Borest, reached by crossing the Chantilly estate, the Chantilly and Ermenonville forests, with a detour through the historic centre of Senlis and, optionally, a moment of reflection in front of the memorial to the victims of the March 1974 plane crash. The route follows, more or less closely, the Nonette River, which is crossed several times. The route for this stage is almost entirely in the forest, with little elevation gain, making it a very pleasant hike, and the crossings of Chantilly and Senlis add a rich touch of heritage. This stage requires an overnight stay to avoid laborious car manoeuvres. It is therefore the first of two consecutive stages, both entirely within the Oise department, between the Chantilly-Gouvieux and Crépy-en-Valois railway stations.

A hike for all tastes, passing by Rue des Troglodytes, the ponds and the banks of the Oise.

Most of the hike takes place on flat ground and in woodland, with a long stretch along the edge of lakes. It offers beautiful views of the Picardy countryside and the Oise valley. Passing through Précy-sur-Oise, Blaincourt-lès-Précy, Saint-Leu-d'Esserent and Villers-sous-Saint-Leu, you can discover some of the region's heritage gems.

A shaded and easy hike starting from the small village of Courteuil, passing through the small village of Avilly with some points of interest such as the Table d'Apremont and, of course, the pleasure of seeing the Château de Chantilly, its Grandes Écuries and its racecourse

Discover the armoured boundary stones along the forest trails...

A fairly easy hike from Aumont-en-Halatte with a slight elevation gain, in the Halatte National Forest, skirting the village of Fleurines. Two beautiful viewpoints along the route, best enjoyed in summer when the weather is warm.

Former capital of the Sylvanectes Gauls, Senlis was known as Augustomagus in the 1st century, during the reign of the Roman Emperor Claudius. From the 3rd century onwards, thanks to its walls, the Gallo-Roman enclosure of Senlis was one of the best-preserved in northern Gaul. The date of construction has still not been determined. What remains certain, as was already established in the 19th century, is that the fortifications were built after the passage of the Germanic hordes in 275–276, and after the year 278, withstanding the barbarian invasions and later the Norman raids. Senlis boasts a history spanning ten centuries of virtually uninterrupted royal presence. The town was the site of a Merovingian and later Carolingian castle or palace from the early Middle Ages onwards; although it has completely disappeared and there is no definitive archaeological evidence, it is mentioned in numerous ancient deeds and documents.

This hike allows you to discover the biodiversity of the western part of the Halatte National Forest, including the different species of coniferous and deciduous trees that make it up. The route winds through a hilly massif that offers some beautiful views.

Visit Saint-Vaast-lès-Mello on a lovely walk and discover its wash houses, beautiful views of the quarries and ponds along the scenic Fauna and Flora Trail. The route also passes through the peaceful hamlet of Barisseuse.

A beautiful hike with wooded areas, plains, quarries where stones were extracted for the construction of Notre-Dame de Paris, many ponds, two wash houses, two chapels, the church of Saint-Vaast, the Rivière le Théroin (a tributary of the Oise), and the Flandre stream.

A circular walk starting from the Château de la Reine Blanche and the Étangs de Comelles in the Chantilly Forest, passing through Mongresin (Orry-la-Ville) and the barn of the former Comelle Abbey . The Château de la Reine Blanche and the Étangs de Comelles are among the most remarkable sites in the Chantilly Forest.

A circular route which, on the outward leg, follows the GR 1 from the Château de la Reine Blanche along the banks of the Étangs de Comelles to the Butte aux Gens d’Armes. Largely situated in the Forêts de Chantilly and Pontarmé, the GR 1 follows the Thève Valley for much of the way. On the return leg, the walk passes by Orry-la-Ville-Coye-la-Forêt station.

Tenth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, connecting the Cires-lès-Mello railway station to the Chantilly-Gouvieux railway station, around the River Oise and two of its tributaries, the Thérain and the Nonette. The built heritage here is remarkable, between the abbey church of Saint-Leu d'Esserent and, of course, the town and estate of Chantilly.

Stroll along the Oise river and take the farm tracks to discover the historic sites of Boran-sur-Oise.

A beautiful route through the Lys Forest, past beautiful residences and the hamlet of Baillon, to Royaumont Abbey and back via a farm track.

A beautiful walk in the forest where you can see some remarkable trees and several boundary stones bearing coats of arms along the paths, bearing witness to the history of the Chantilly Forest. The walk also takes in the Fontaine d'Orry and the surroundings of Pontarmé Castle.

Loop starting from Baillon (municipality of Asnières sur Oise), near Royaumont Abbey along the Nouvelle Thève through the Bois de Baillon.

This hike around the Commelles ponds and the town of Lamorlaye begins south of the Chantilly Forest. It then crosses the residential area of Le Lys, continues through the Coye Forest and ends on the botanical trail along the ponds. Beautiful views of the Château de la Reine Blanche and the pine and oak forests await you along the route.

A very pleasant hike in a forest area consisting mainly of coppice woodland, which is ideal for game. Encounters with large animals such as wild boar, roe deer, does and stags are therefore quite frequent. Don't hesitate to take your camera with you.

An easy hike through fields, allowing you to discover the pretty village of Foulangues with its stone houses, small church and the Pavillon du Tillet, a half-timbered house.

The hike starts at Royaumont Abbey and takes you through a mainly rural area, dominated by forests and farms, with numerous horse breeding establishments. The hilly landscape offers beautiful views of the Carnelle forest and the Oise valley. Passing through several villages gives you a glimpse of their rich heritage.

From Château de la Borne Blanche to Abbaye d'Hérivaux, between ponds and forest.

Hike through beautiful rolling countryside, quiet villages and the banks of the Oise.

A beautiful hike through the forests of Chantilly and Ermenonville on sandy paths lined with tall pine trees, giving it a Mediterranean charm.

A beautiful walk through the magnificent forests of Pontarmé and Chantilly, rounded off by a stroll through the town of Senlis with its remarkable architectural heritage. The open sections offer panoramic views of the Picardy countryside.

The Carnelle National Forest is a forest located on a hill 25 km north of Paris. Its summit (altitude 210 m) is one of the highest points in the Val d'Oise. The variety of its landscapes makes it one of the most pleasant sites in the region. This hike follows part of the northern flank of the forest, allowing you to discover some interesting features of the forest and its surroundings.