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Medieval churches of Brie - Paroy, Donnemarie and Dontilly
Visorando Member
10.83 mi
+620 ft
-607 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Donnemarie-Dontilly (Seine-et-Marne)
Between woods and fields, discover three of the oldest churches in the Ile-de-France region. The approach to the church of Paroy, isolated on its hill, offers a beautiful sight. Two other churches, a few wash houses and old wells, and beautiful farmhouses complete this heritage-rich hike.
From Donnemarie-Dontilly to Montereau-Fault-Yonne in Bassée-Montois
16.56 mi
+669 ft
-850 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Donnemarie-Dontilly (Seine-et-Marne)
Twenty-fourth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, starting from Donnemarie-Dontilly after spending the night there at the end ofthe previous stage. This stage connects the Montois region to the Seine Valley and Montereau-Fault-Yonne, the confluence of the Seine and Yonne rivers. It thus transitions from an agricultural landscape to a marshland landscape in the valley, ending in a more urban environment.
From Longueville to Donnemarie-Dontilly through the Montois
14.37 mi
+951 ft
-876 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Longueville (Seine-et-Marne) (Seine-et-Marne)
Twenty-third stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, and the first of a series of two stages, including this one, needed to connect the Longueville and Montereau stations, through the Montois and the Seine Valley.For this first stage of the diptych, we suggest spending the night in a bed and breakfast in Donnemarie-Dontilly, roughly halfway between the two stations, after a beautiful crossing of the Montois, in a landscape that is a little more varied and hilly than the Brie just to the north.
Medieval churches of Brie: Lourps and Chalmaison along the Voulzie
10.58 mi
+525 ft
-541 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Longueville (Seine-et-Marne) (Seine-et-Marne)
Straddling the Voulzie and Ru des Méances rivers, this hike alternates between woodland and cultivated fields. The Chapelle de Lourps stands out from afar, while the Église de Chalmaison only reveals itself at the last moment. Two old water mills add to the charm of this route.
From Longueville to Provins via Chalautre-la-Petite
6.85 mi
+469 ft
-443 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Longueville (Seine-et-Marne) (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike from station to station that allows you to reach the town of Provins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on foot. From place to place, the route offers increasingly close views of the Upper Town of Provins. In a refreshing setting, the village of Chalautre-la-Petite also boasts an interesting heritage.
The Saint-Edme trail
7.10 mi
+299 ft
-328 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Longueville (Seine-et-Marne) (Seine-et-Marne)
Alternating between fields and woods on either side of the Ru des Méances, this hike takes you to a 13th-century church and an old fountain, both dedicated to Saint Edme, who retired here at the end of his life.
Medieval churches of Brie: Saint-Loup-de-Naud
6.63 mi
+217 ft
-226 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Colombe (Seine-et-Marne) (Seine-et-Marne)
Built high up, the church of Saint-Loup dominates the village and can be seen from afar. This beautiful example of Romanesque architecture in the Île-de-France region is the destination of this walk, which takes you along country lanes and woodland paths, as well as village footpaths, and runs alongside streams and the grassy embankment of an underground aqueduct. A bucolic and heritage-rich hike in a peaceful setting.
The Méances Stream Valley
5.33 mi
+400 ft
-417 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Chalautre-la-Petite (Seine-et-Marne)
Starting from the charming village of Chalautre-la-Petite, this is a short hike through fields and woods on both banks of the Ruisseau des Méances stream.
Loop east of Provins via Sourdun and the Château de l'Ormurion
11.31 mi
+446 ft
-443 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Provins (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike mainly through fields with a few passages through woods. There is some beautiful heritage in Sourdun (church, castle) and the route offers some beautiful views, albeit distant, of the Collegiate Church of Saint-Quiriace and the César Tower in Provins.
Medieval walk in Provins
4.61 mi
+220 ft
-230 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Provins (Seine-et-Marne)
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the medieval walls of Provins are worth a visit in their own right! This urban walk, enhanced by waterways, allows you to discover the town's main sites and monuments: ramparts, Romanesque church and Gothic collegiate church, former convent, and the famous César Tower.
The route was designed by the Pays du Provinois Community of Communes and marked by the FFRP.
From Provins to Longueville between the Voulzie and Méances valleys.
11.67 mi
+653 ft
-679 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Provins (Seine-et-Marne)
Twenty-second stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11. A short stage connecting Longueville to Provins, allowing you to rest after the long previous stages crossing Brie. As the stage is short, we suggest starting with a short circular loop through the old town of Provins to discover its rich heritage.
The fortified farms of Brie and the Bois-Poussin stronghold
9.97 mi
+79 ft
-66 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Nangis (Seine-et-Marne)
Mostly dating from the late Middle Ages, fortified farms are a typical part of the architectural heritage of the Brie region. This walk takes you past several such farms, including the Fief de Bois-Poussin stronghold, and gives you the chance to discover the rich heritage of Nangis with its ancient fortified castle, church and market halls. The walk takes you along paths between fields and small roads with little traffic, and along the banks of the brooks that wind through this farming plain.
Medieval churches of Brie: the Templar church of Rampillon
11.51 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Nangis (Seine-et-Marne)
Across the Brie plain, discover a beautiful 13th-century church with fortification elements inherited from its Templar past.
Tour of Île aux Moines and a stroll along the banks of the Seine
4.14 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Marolles-sur-Seine (Seine-et-Marne)
A short walk starting from the beautiful church in Marolles-sur-Seine, an excuse for a leisurely stroll or a picnic by the water.
The sand pits of the Yonne
9.05 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Misy-sur-Yonne (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike with a water theme! First, across fields, you will pass sand pits and disused quarries that have been transformed into vast ponds. The second part takes place entirely along the Yonne, which you follow for about 7 km. Two churches and two castles complete the picture nicely.
Medieval churches of the Brie region – The Priory Church of Voulton
4.47 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Voulton (Seine-et-Marne)
A short walk through the fields and along the Ru de Barcq, before or after taking a moment to admire a 12th–13th-century church (and popping in for a visit when it’s open).
The Bois de la Bondue
6.97 mi
+295 ft
-295 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Brosse-Montceaux (Seine-et-Marne)
A circular route through the plains and some woodland of La Brosse-Montceau. Here you can admire the Château de La Brosse and a few historic wells. The route runs alongside part of the aqueduct, some of which is buried and some of which is above ground.