Grand Pâquier Trail

The Grand Pâquier Trail links the village of Damerey on the banks of the Saône, crossing a wet meadow classified as a Natura 2000 site. Along this themed trail, you’ll meet Élizabeth the Egret, the mascot, who playfully guides you as you discover the elements that make up the landscape and its diverse forms of life. Puzzles are provided at each totem.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.76 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 26 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 26 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 597 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 571 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Damerey (71620)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 46.83516° / E 4.98787°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3025SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

The start of this trail is located in the car park of the community hall.

(S/E) Cross the playground and continue straight on until you reach the junction of Rue de la Prairie and Rue du Leat. Look for the first information board entitled ‘Y a de la vie dans ma prairie’.

(1) Continue straight on for 2 km. You’ll find several totems along this path. Follow the path to the end.

(2) You have reached the final totem, entitled “Circulez, circulez”. This marks the end of the themed trail. To return to the car park, follow the route back in the opposite direction to the way out (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 597 ft - Multi-purpose hall car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.15 - alt. 577 ft - "There’s life in my meadow" totem
  3. 2 : mi 1.38 - alt. 584 ft - "Keep moving, keep moving" sign - La Saône
  4. S/E : mi 2.76 - alt. 597 ft - Multi-purpose hall car park

Notes

Signposting: follow your guide, the mascot Élizabeth the Egret, on the various signposts along the trail.

Safety instructions: be well equipped (rucksack, first-aid kit, suitable clothing, good footwear, etc.). Bring a bottle of water and protect yourself from the sun. Take a mobile phone with you. Do not leave any litter in the countryside. Take care when crossing roads. Do not stray from the marked trails. Keep clear of forestry work. Respect crops, livestock, private property and current regulations. Take care during the hunting season (September to February).

If you notice anything unusual on this trail, please report it to us using Suricate. We will be notified of your report and will endeavour to rectify the issue as soon as possible.

Worth a visit

The Château Bresse et Castille is a local landmark in Damerey, situated near the start of this themed trail. This site is classified as an ‘art brut monument’ and is not open to visitors, but you can still see part of it from the outside.

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