Slices of Brie from station to station

From the medieval town of Coulommiers to Provins, via a loop around the Marne in the Paris suburbs, a series of walks starting from a station and crossing the Brie plain, its villages and its rich heritage.

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Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

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   Loop east of Coulommiers through the Forêt de la Bretonnière

   16.72 km 101 m 102 m

   A hike starting from a train station, mainly through fields, with a shaded section through the Forêt de la Bretonnière.

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   From Coulommiers to Mouroux via the village of Aulnoy

   14.19 km 144 m 123 m

   After walking through the Parc des Capucins and a few paths in Coulommiers, climb up to the former Commandery of the Knights Templar. The route continues mainly between cultivated fields with a few beautiful farmhouses along the way and the beautiful church of Aulnoy. After descending, follow the Grand Morin valley before a final short climb.

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   From Mouroux to Faremoutiers via the Sainte-Aubierge Chapel

   15.55 km 137 m 133 m

   A hike from station to station that alternates between paths through fields and wooded areas. The Sainte-Aubierge Chapel is a peaceful place to stop for a break.

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   The Grand Morin Walk and the Aubetin Waterfall

   11.71 km 110 m 110 m

   At the confluence of two Briard rivers, this is a bucolic hike that alternates between woodland and fields with short passages through small villages.

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   From Faremoutiers to Guérard via the slopes of the Grand Morin

   11.57 km 153 m 133 m

   A short hike from station to station that starts along the Grand Morin and then climbs the hillsides on its right bank. The river reappears at La Celle-sur-Morin with its old mills and charming church. The hike ends on the left bank, mainly between fields.

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   From Faremoutiers to Mortcerf via the mills of Grand Morin

   16.08 km 234 m 219 m

   A hike from station to station between the Grand Morin valley and its hillsides, with a varied route through woods, fields, meadows and old orchards. It is also an opportunity to admire two of the old mills that were once scattered along the river.

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   The slopes of the Grand Morin starting from Villiers

   11.77 km 147 m 144 m

   Between Villiers and Crécy, you walk along the hillsides through fields, meadows and small woods. Crécy-la-Chapelle offers views of its canal, beautiful old houses, the Church of Saint-Georges and the Moulin Saint-Martin, as well as a very pleasant walk along the Grand Morin.

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   From Mortcerf to Esbly via the Grand Morin valley

   20.36 km 121 m 186 m

   A hike from station to station that starts at the edge of the forest. You then cross a cultivated plateau before descending into the Grand Morin valley. The route ends between the river and canals.

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   Along the Chalifert Canal and then the Marne d'Esbly to Thorigny

   10.02 km 31 m 38 m

   A walk along the water, first along a canal and then along the Marne. The only elevation gain is at Côte Saint-Jacques, which the canal crosses via a tunnel. The outdoor sculptures near the Dhuys footbridge add a touch of heritage.

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    Along the Marne from Thorigny to Noisiel

    10.77 km 60 m 8 m

    A hike dominated by water, with a long stretch along the Marne towpath and crossing two wetlands on boardwalks. After a nice touch of industrial heritage at the former Menier chocolate factory, you cross Noisiel Park on wide paths in search of some remarkable trees.

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    From Noisiel to Saint-Maur via the Bois Saint-Martin

    13.02 km 12 m 62 m

    A hike in three very different parts. From Noisiel station to Yvris station, the route is mainly wooded and damp in places. Then you cross Le Plessis-Trévise, avoiding the main roads but remaining in a very urbanised area. Finally, you follow the paths and lanes of Champigny before walking along the Marne.

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    From Saint-Maur to Suçy-en-Brie via the Marne and Morbras Park

    9.25 km 72 m 72 m

    This is mainly an urban route that starts on the banks of the Marne. It then climbs up to take paths between gardens and enjoy extensive views of the eastern suburbs of Paris. After the Church of Saint-Pierre and the Château d'Ormesson, it crosses the green Morbras Park.

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    From Sucy-en-Brie to Boissy through the forests of Notre-Dame and Grosbois

    13.02 km 81 m 56 m

    A hike from station to station, half urban, notably through the paths and alleys of Sucy-en-Brie, and half forest.

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    Between Boissy-Saint-Léger and Marolles-en-Brie via Grosbois and the Tégéval

    15.89 km 90 m 85 m

    A hike that is mostly in the forest and partly in urban areas. You will follow well-maintained forest paths, a green corridor and the Tégéval, which has been built above a TGV tunnel.

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    From Boissy to Brunoy via the Grange forest and the banks of the Yerres

    13.04 km 74 m 76 m

    The first part of this hike from station to station is mainly through forest, with a mix of wide paths and winding trails. Then you follow the course of the Yerres, playing leapfrog with the river, its branches and tributaries.

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    Mills and Menhirs along the river Yerres

    10.40 km 49 m 52 m

    This hike mostly takes place along the Yerres, a tributary of the Seine, and also includes a section in the Forest of Senart and an urban section. There you can enjoy the charm of this river and the beautiful houses around it, admire two ancient watermills and come cross no fewer than four standing stones along the way.

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    From Brunoy to Combs-la-Ville

    13.06 km 106 m 85 m

    A hike from station to station in a semi-urban environment, following paths through gardens and pleasant riverside trails.

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    The Bréviande Forest and the ponds of Cesson-la-Forêt

    10.44 km 8 m 8 m

    A hike mostly in the forest, with sections in suburban areas and along ponds.

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    From Roissy-en-Brie to Ozoir-la-Ferrière via the Ferrières Forest

    15.05 km 12 m 9 m

    A hike from station to station, crossing the Ferrières Regional Forest and then the Armainvilliers National Forest. Wide paths alternate with more winding trails. There are a few ponds along the way.

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    From Ozoir-la-Ferrière to Tournan via the Armainvilliers Forest

    14.04 km 11 m 20 m

    A two-part hike from station to station. First, you cross the Armainvilliers National Forest, on wide paths and then on a trail that winds through the undergrowth. The rest of the route takes you through fields, through the village of Favières and finally to the heritage sites of Tournan-en-Brie.

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    In the footsteps of Couperin from Verneuil

    11.57 km 91 m 86 m

    A bucolic hike through woods, fields, meadows and gardens, playing leapfrog with the Yerres and Ru de Bréon rivers. Two village crossings and, in Chaumes-en-Brie, a tribute to the musicians of the Couperin family and a farm with surprising architecture in the heart of the Brie region.

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    Circuit of the old railway line in Verneuil-l'Étang

    12.63 km 67 m 60 m

    This hike takes you through the fields and woods of the Brie region, following the old railway line that once connected the Gare de la Bastille in Paris to Marles-en-Brie, north of this route.

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    The fortified farms of Brie and the Bois-Poussin stronghold

    16.05 km 24 m 20 m

    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.

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    Medieval churches of Brie: Saint-Loup-de-Naud

    10.67 km 66 m 69 m

    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.

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    Medieval churches of Brie: the Templar church of Rampillon

    18.53 km 22 m 22 m

    Across the Brie plain, discover a beautiful 13th-century church with fortification elements inherited from its Templar past.

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    The Saint-Edme trail

    11.43 km 91 m 100 m

    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.

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    Medieval churches of Brie: Lourps and Chalmaison along the Voulzie

    17.02 km 160 m 165 m

    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.

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    From Longueville to Provins via Chalautre-la-Petite

    11.02 km 143 m 135 m

    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.

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    Medieval walk in Provins

    7.42 km 67 m 70 m

    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.

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    Loop east of Provins via Sourdun and the Château de l'Ormurion

    18.21 km 136 m 135 m

    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.

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