François Desportes trail in Champigneulle

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This route will introduce you to some iconic works by François Desportes, a painter little known to the general public who was born in Champigneulle. He was the animal and hunting scene painter for several kings. Enjoy exploring the village streets.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.32 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 213 ft
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    Descent: - 217 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 600 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 423 ft
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Saint Sulpice Church in Champigneulle

Description of the walk

Follow footpath no. 19. There are several information boards along the route, so feel free to take a look at them.

(S/E) From Champigneulle Town Hall, turn right towards the church and join Rue François Desportes, then turn left.

(1) Turn right onto Rue du Moulin and continue straight on Route de Saint-Pierreemont (D54) until you reach the village exit.

(2) Leave the small road, take a path on the right and continue straight on until you reach a T-junction.

(3) Turn right down the grassy path and walk to a place called La Forge.

(4) Take the D15 on the left, cross over the Agron and, at the Y-junction, keep right on the D15.

(5) Then turn right onto a new path, then right again onto a sunken path that descends towards the village. This will take you to a road.

(6) Continue straight ahead on the road and cross the Agron again. Then head back up towards Champigneulle via Rue François Desportes. Turn left and pass by the church to return to the town hall (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 528 ft - Champigneulle Town Hall
  2. 1 : mi 0.24 - alt. 531 ft - Rue du Moulin crossroads
  3. 2 : mi 1.02 - alt. 505 ft - Fork in the path
  4. 3 : mi 1.62 - alt. 548 ft - Fond de Nivalette crossroads
  5. 4 : mi 2.44 - alt. 440 ft - La Forge - Agron (rivière) - Affluent de l'Aire
  6. 5 : mi 2.94 - alt. 600 ft - Fork in the path
  7. 6 : mi 3.91 - alt. 427 ft - Road junction
  8. S/E : mi 4.32 - alt. 528 ft - Champigneulle Town Hall

Notes

Between October and February, check the hunting dates before setting off.

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
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Reliability of the description
Not used
Ease of following the route
Non utilisé
Route interest
5 / 5
User 23173862

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 10, 2026
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The route through the village is very well signposted, particularly thanks to the information boards about François DESPORTES, which feature reproductions of some of his paintings;
Unfortunately, when we reached the grassy path (after a sign telling us to continue straight on), there were no more signs; and, using the map, we ended up in cultivated fields. It was impossible to go any further.

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