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Around Mesnil-sous-Jumièges
Visorando Member
5.87 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Le Mesnil-sous-Jumièges (Seine-Maritime)
A short route with varied landscapes: the charming village of Mesnil-sous-Jumièges on the banks of the Seine, then a short detour into the forest, passing near the Manoir d'Agnès Sorel, followed by a walk along the lake opposite the leisure centre, and ending through marshes and orchards along the towpath.
Chérence - Haute-Isle
4.17 mi
+440 ft
-459 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chérence (Val-d'Oise)
Loop starting from Chérence. The Seine, troglodyte dwellings and gliders. Pass through the Coteaux de la Seine reserve, which is closed for nesting from 1 March to 30 June.
Le Vésinet between the Seine, rivers and lawns
4.48 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Le Vésinet (Yvelines)
The commune of Le Vésinet enjoys a unique status in France as it is a "park town". It was designed with rivers and lawns, and houses surrounded by huge gardens. Its proximity to the Seine makes for a varied and very pleasant walk, easily accessible by RER. At the end of the walk, the Île des Ibis offers a reward for young and old alike: a children's playground and numerous water birds to observe.
A tour of the Parc de Saint-Cloud
5.21 mi
+400 ft
-390 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Cloud (Hauts-de-Seine)
An accessible route in a historic site on the outskirts of the capital. This walk combines heritage, greenery and sweeping views of Paris.
On the corniche and along the banks of the Seine from Champagne-sur-Seine
6.11 mi
+243 ft
-243 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Champagne-sur-Seine (Seine-et-Marne)
A loop offering beautiful views of the Seine and its valley! After an initial section in the forest, the trail follows a pleasant path along the riverbank, offering superb panoramic views. The hike ends on the banks of the Seine, with a picturesque passage on the small island of Basses Godernes.
Les Andelys - Le Thuit: between the Seine and... the mountains
6.90 mi
+1,079 ft
-1,083 ft
4h 05
Difficult
Departure from Les Andelys (Eure)
This extremely varied hike will clear your head, open up superb landscapes and tone your calves. From the beautiful Norman village of Les Andelys, you set off for the mountains. At least, that's the impression you get as you walk along the side of the rock on a narrow mule track with spectacular views of the limestone rocks and the Seine. On the way back, you follow the banks of the Seine, gently returning to solid ground.
Grand Tour of Honfleur
3.94 mi
+299 ft
-299 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Honfleur (Calvados)
This walk, almost in the town centre, aims to show you the main points of interest in Honfleur.
At the confluence of the Seine and the Loing
5.52 mi
+194 ft
-217 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Mammès (Seine-et-Marne)
Rising between Forterre and Puisaye, and after a course of more than 150 kilometres, the Loing flows into the Seine to the south-east of the Forest of Fontainebleau. This rather short route runs alongside these two rivers and the Canal du Loing for much of its length. A section through the forest adds variety to the landscape. The beautiful old Saint-Mammès Church and a few reproductions of paintings by Alfred Sisley add an undeniable touch of heritage to this walk.
Between Saint-Wandrille-Rançon and Caudebec-en-Caux
7.23 mi
+568 ft
-581 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Wandrille-Rançon (Seine-Maritime)
This is a very varied walk, with a variety of landscapes including forest, marshland and plains.
The terrain includes trails, towpaths, paths, small roads and places of interest such as an abbey, a collegiate church, a church, hamlets, a village and a market town.
The five lakes of Le Vésinet
6.28 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Le Vésinet (Yvelines)
A beautiful hike through Le Vésinet, with its five lakes and rivers, as well as along the Seine.
From Chatou to Le Vésinet in a loop along the Seine
4.45 mi
+20 ft
-26 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Chatou (Yvelines)
This is a very simple walk, as it follows the Seine almost from start to finish. There are beautiful views of the river and large, attractive houses along the way.
La Mailleraye, between the curves of the river Seine
5.57 mi
+118 ft
-121 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from La Mailleraye-sur-Seine (Seine-Maritime)
A circuit between forests, marshes and towpaths along the Seine. If you'd like to, don't hesitate to visit Brigitte, who collects lions and tigers (safely of course!).
Château-Gaillard via Val Saint-Martin and the GR®2
6.67 mi
+1,089 ft
-1,083 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Les Andelys (Eure)
TheGR®2winds along the cliffs overlooking the Seine, descends into Les Andelys and climbs back up towards Château-Gaillard.
In the forest near Rouen
6.08 mi
+466 ft
-446 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Val-de-la-Haye (Seine-Maritime)
This hike, starting from the charming village of Val-de-la-Haye on the banks of the Seine, gradually takes you into the Roumare forest, where you will walk along wide paths. The paths are all passable in wet weather.
Hamlets and marshes along the Seine and Risle rivers
12.80 mi
+610 ft
-581 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Berville-sur-Mer (Eure)
Near Honfleur in Normandy, along the Seine estuary and in the bocage, a hike of about 20 km on trails with majestic panoramic views.
Les Andelys and its wooded surroundings
6.19 mi
+1,381 ft
-1,365 ft
4h 05
Difficult
Departure from Les Andelys (Eure)
A lovely walk through the Seine Valley. From the top of the white cliffs, the view of Les Andelys dominated by Château Gaillard is unforgettable. The tall forest you pass through is colonised by ferns and sometimes looks like the beginning of the world as we imagine it.
The Côte des deux Amants in Poses
3.48 mi
+577 ft
-604 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Poses (Eure)
The 2 Lovers' hike.
Billancourt, Ile Seguin and Ile Saint-Germain
5.76 mi
+36 ft
-26 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Boulogne-Billancourt (Hauts-de-Seine)
We start by exploring Billancourt's industrial past on the former Renault factory sites, with a detour to the Ile Seguin. We then continue on to the Ile Saint-Germain, with its residential area and large green park. We end with a tribute to French cinema. This is an urban itinerary, but numerous parks and gardens, as well as many passageways, alleys and even footpaths, allow you to avoid the inconveniences of traffic.
Rocks of Cuvier Chatillon in Bois-le-Roi and back
12.85 mi
+764 ft
-735 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
A very varied walk, from the heights of Cuvier Chatillon (beautiful view of the Camp de Chailly) to the banks of the Seine at Bois-le-Roi, and back.
Several magnificent trees, including a Japanese Cryptomeria on the road to the Table du Grand Maître and some large oaks below the Point de Vue du Camp de Chailly.
Magnificent passage through the Rochers de Cuvier Châtillon (north side).
On the banks of the Seine and in the Roumare forest in Saint-Pierre-de-Manneville
6.96 mi
+230 ft
-230 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-de-Manneville (Seine-Maritime)
Walking tour on little-used roads, paths and trails that cross the village and the marshes, run alongside the Seine, and criss-cross the plain and the forest.
Venables marina and lake
7.23 mi
+463 ft
-469 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Venables (Eure)
A pleasant walk from Venables combining passages through woods, along the banks of the Seine, lakes and plains.An easy hike with just a slight incline, enough to offer some very pretty views.
Around Vieux-Port
8.97 mi
+774 ft
-791 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Croix-sur-Aizier (Eure)
Vieux-Port is the smallest commune in the Eure department. It has preserved the characteristic houses of eastern Normandy, half-timbered farmhouses with cob walls and thatched roofs. It is a popular stopover for boaters sailing on the Seine. The hike crosses the village, but also beautiful forests and typical Norman hamlets, and offers beautiful views of the Seine.
The banks of the Seine, Roumare Forest and the castles around Sahurs
12.48 mi
+233 ft
-233 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from La Bouille (Seine-Maritime)
A pleasant walk along the Seine, starting with views of pretty villages and cliffs on the opposite bank. This route also passes through the Roumare National Forest and several villages.
This hike offers views of no fewer than seven castles and manor houses, some of which are visible on the way back along the Seine.
The Village Saint-Paul, Île Saint-Louis and Île de la Cité
3.13 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Paris
The last stage of this journey takes us to the historic heart of Paris, where we discover a rich heritage. The labyrinthine streets of the Village Saint-Paul are followed by the Île Saint-Louis and its 17th-century mansions. The Île de la Cité is a delight in itself, with Notre-Dame as its highlight. And the Seine is always in the background...
The route and description take into account areas closed to the public following the Notre Dame fire in April 2019.
The Philippe Auguste enclosure and the covered passages of the Sentier
4.71 mi
+26 ft
-23 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Paris
This route on the right bank of the Seine takes us on a journey from medieval times to Art Nouveau. First, we discover the most important remains of Philippe Auguste's city walls and former mansions. We then wind our way through the Sentier district to explore several of its covered passages.
This walk is best done during the week, as the covered passages are closed on certain days.
Around the lakes of Poses and the banks of the Seine
9.01 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Amfreville-sous-les-Monts (Eure)
Circuit around the water: lakes, ponds and river.
This walk begins by crossing the Seine via a footbridge that passes over the locks and the Poses dam. It then goes around the Lac des Deux Amants and the Lac du Mesnil, where numerous birds, including waterfowl, add to the charm of these lakeside landscapes. Finally, the return to the banks of the Seine takes you past splendid houses built from local stone and faces the chalk cliffs.
Following the Bièvre in Paris
3.94 mi
+72 ft
-138 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Paris
This third and final section of the Bièvre walks follows the course of the river, which is now underground, through the 13th and 5th arrondissements of Paris. The hike takes you along small streets, through lively neighbourhoods such as the Butte aux Cailles and Rue Mouffetard, and through numerous gardens, including the former Petite Ceinture railway line and the famous Jardin des Plantes.
Barge path and footbridges between Neuilly and Saint-Cloud
7.35 mi
+59 ft
-72 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Neuilly-sur-Seine (Hauts-de-Seine)
This walk from Neuilly-sur-Seine takes you along the towpaths on Île de Puteaux and then along the east bank of the Seine in a very pleasant, tree-lined setting to the Passerelle de l'Avre footbridge. The return route, which is more urban, takes you to the heights of Saint-Cloud (with beautiful views of Paris and La Défense), where you can discover the Parc du Château and the lively historic district in the centre of Suresnes before returning to Île de Puteaux via the François Coty footbridge.
Walk along the Seine in the Moisson loop
3.64 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Moisson (Yvelines)
A short walk that starts on a shaded path and ends along the Seine with beautiful views of the chalk cliffs on the opposite bank.
The north-east of the Forest of Fontainebleau and the banks of the Seine
12.73 mi
+308 ft
-282 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bois-le-Roi (Seine-et-Marne) (Seine-et-Marne)
Route along the Seine from Chartrettes to Samois-sur-Seine, followed by a walk through part of the Forest of Fontainebleau. A visit to the cemetery in Samois allows you to see the grave of Django Reinhardt.
Loop around Guernes
7.31 mi
+98 ft
-125 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Guernes (Yvelines)
During your walk, you will follow the Seine and one of its branches, as well as waterways that are home to various species of birds.
A short tour of the village of Guernes is also planned.
The Château de By and the grape walls of Thomery
5.60 mi
+164 ft
-148 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Fontainebleau (Seine-et-Marne)
This hike, which begins and ends in the forest of Fontainebleau, takes us on a journey to discover the painter Rosa Bonheur (1822-1899) and the château where she lived and set up her studio. We then stroll among the old vine walls that made Thomery famous in its day. A footpath offers the opportunity for a picturesque walk along the banks of the Seine.
Bois de Sainte-Assise on the Seine side
4.53 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry (Seine-et-Marne)
A varied walk through woods that will then take you along ponds and the banks of the Seine.
Banks of the Seine and Sénart Forest
7.81 mi
+135 ft
-151 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Draveil (Essonne)
An easy hike that alternates between the Forest of Sénart, the banks of the Seine and some beautiful estates such as the Ermitage de Sénart, where Nadar lived, and the Parc du Grand Veneur in Soisy-sur-Seine.Please note the opening hours of the public garden. In addition, the park is closed during storms.
From the banks of the Seine to the Château de Villequier
8.50 mi
+656 ft
-650 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Villequier (Seine-Maritime)
This hike allows you to see the Victor Hugo Museum on the banks of the Seine, the Château de Villequier and, above all, beautiful views of the Seine.
Around Jumièges Abbey between the Seine and orchards
6.47 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Jumièges (Seine-Maritime)
An easy and pleasant walk, best done during cherry season or when the many fruit trees along the route are in bloom. Lovely views of the Abbey and the River Seine.
Between Bougival and Chatou, in the footsteps of the Impressionists
5.17 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Bougival (Yvelines)
A walk that allows you to discover the places favoured by the Impressionists and the beautiful old villas that dot the banks of the Seine. The route is perfectly passable even when it has rained.
From the Seine to the Meudon Forest
7.95 mi
+512 ft
-489 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sèvres (Hauts-de-Seine)
Starting from Pont de Sèvres, this loop begins in an urban area but mainly takes place in the Meudon Forest, with a few hills. The end of the route follows the towpath along the Seine.
Women's march of 5 October 1789: from Sèvres to the Palace of Versailles
6.88 mi
+827 ft
-528 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Sèvres (Hauts-de-Seine)
The second section of the women's march of 5 October 1789 takes more liberties with the supposed route of the procession at the time. Starting in Sèvres and ending in Versailles, the route is distinctly urban, but between the two, it is predominantly forest. The Palace of Versailles is the highlight of this hike (with its park if you wish to take an extra detour).
Loop starting from Bennecourt via Vexin and Giverny
12.03 mi
+922 ft
-919 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Bennecourt (Yvelines)
This hike will allow you to discover numerous panoramic views of the Seine hillsides and theGR®2trail between Sainte-Geneviève-lès-Gasny and Giverny. Countryside and forest will also be on the menu. You will also come across several churches and wash houses.
Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture in the 16th arrondissement
5.12 mi
+210 ft
-148 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Paris
A route in the city to discover the iconic architectural inventiveness of two successive artistic movements: Art Nouveau, from the late 19th to the early 20th century, and Art Deco, between the two world wars.
The Forest of Rougeau
12.68 mi
+318 ft
-322 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Nandy (Seine-et-Marne)
This 20km loop from Nandy is best done in winter so you can enjoy the balcony walkway above the Seine. From spring onwards, the vegetation tends to obscure much of the landscape.
The main monuments of Paris along the Seine
5.12 mi
+26 ft
-30 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Paris
This urban but relatively open route allows you to discover the main monuments of Paris on foot. You will see the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre-Dame Cathedral, among others. The start and finish points are accessible by underground.
Remarkable trees of the royal hunts of Sénart
12.37 mi
+157 ft
-157 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Évry (Essonne) (Essonne)
Some of these trees have probably seen the royal hunting parties pass by! This hike is partly like a treasure hunt. The remarkable trees are usually located a few dozen metres from the forest paths and require a little effort to discover. But the beauty of these specimens quickly makes you forget the difficulties. The route is further enhanced by passing close to two 18th-century castles.
The hillsides of Heudebouville
Tourist office
4.85 mi
+486 ft
-495 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Heudebouville (Eure)
Heudebouville offers exceptional natural sites, such as the hillsides which, stretching from Saint-Pierre-du-Vauvray, form an area classified as a Natural Area of Ecological, Faunistic and Floristic Interest (ZNIEFF). Set off to explore the many ponds and springs on the plateau, as well as its island known as ‘Lormais’. The village’s architectural heritage is sure to surprise you, with its “priory” on the banks of the Seine, as well as its splendid bread oven at the start of the walk.
Conflans-Sainte-Honorine - La Frette
7.96 mi
+220 ft
-194 ft
3h 50
Easy
Departure from Conflans-Sainte-Honorine (Yvelines)
A walk that allows you to discover the banks of the Seine at the pace of the barges, first along the water's edge, then from a higher vantage point.
You can also discover a rich heritage, such as the royal quarries, the Moorish house of painter and photographer Victor Madeleine (1855-1931) and the River Transport Museum.
The three villages
10.14 mi
+659 ft
-666 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Martin-de-Boscherville (Seine-Maritime)
Hike from the forecourt of Saint-Martin-de-Boscherville Abbey to Montigny and Hénouville along forest paths and trails. Then, descend through the marshes to walk along the Seine and return to Saint-Martin via trails, paths and small roads.
Malmaison and Gallicourts circular
6.28 mi
+315 ft
-328 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Rueil-Malmaison (Hauts-de-Seine)
A route that is half urban and half in the woods, in an old orchard or along the banks of the Seine. Napoleonic history is present, particularly at the Church of Saint-Pierre and Saint-Paul and in the Parc de Bois-Préau.
Circular of Château Gaillard via the Vézillon valley from Les Andelys
5.20 mi
+518 ft
-528 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Les Andelys (Eure)
A circular starting from Les Andelys allows you to enjoy the Normandy countryside and discover Château Gaillard in an unusual way.
Beautiful view of the circular Seine.
From Île de la Cité to Porte de Clignancourt
4.98 mi
+299 ft
-246 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Paris
From the heart to the outskirts of the capital, an urban route that crosses the Les Halles and Beaubourg districts, climbs the Butte Montmartre and descends to Clignancourt. Shopping streets, alleys, passageways and stairways await you.