A circular starting from Gemeaux, a picturesque village.

Circular route around and through Gemeaux to discover this picturesque little village in the Côte d'Or, rich in architectural heritage: its market halls, medieval house, church, castle, fountain and wash house.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.98 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 43 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 40 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 334 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 290 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Gemeaux (21120)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.476045° / E 5.138964°
  • Accessible from the train station Gare de Gemeaux.
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3122SB
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Park in the village hall car park (entrance opposite No. 6 Rue du Logis).

(S/E) Leave the car park, turn left and continue along Rue du Logis. Just before the stop sign 150 metres ahead, turn right onto Rue de Glapigny. Continue until you reach the railway line.

(1) Follow the railway line and continue to the crossroads. Cross Rue Jean Philippe Rameau, then turn right almost opposite the path with a sign saying: no motorised vehicles. Follow this gravel path, which then becomes tarmac. You will reach the crossroads with Rue Montmeroux.

(2) Turn left and then immediately turn diagonally right onto Chemin Creux. This carriageway continues to the right via a small path. You will reach a five-way crossroads.

(3) Take thesecond right, continue northwards until you reach a perpendicular path. Turn right onto this path to reach a wider path, also perpendicular.

(4) Take this path to the right and follow it until you reach the pine forest. Continue for about 400 metres and take the wide path on the right. At the end, just after the barrier, take the wide path on the left and then keep left. Then head towards the restored tower opposite the reservoir. Pass by the statue of the Virgin Mary and take the path that descends towards the street. Enter Gémeaux via Rue de la Tour. Continue to the crossroads with Rue Gemelot.

(5) Then begin your tour of the village by following a circular path:
- Rue de l'Abbé Claude Gallix,
- the Post Office,
- Rue du Pont aux Chèvres to the medieval house located at the corner of a small alley.

(6) Turn left into this alleyway, pass in front of a fountain bearing a copyright notice, then walk alongside the wash house. Continue along the same street and, opposite No. 18, take Ruelle des Tanneries. At the top of this alleyway, you will reach the previous crossroads.

(5) Turn right onto Rue Gemelot, walk past the church and then under the two side arches of the church. You will come to the Y-shaped crossroads of Rue du Jardin Savetier.

(7) Turn left onto this street to pass in front of the castle.

(8) Continue to the Calvary.

(9) Return by the same route to the Rue Gemelot crossroads.

(7) Keep left on Rue du Jardin Savetier to return to the village hall car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 294 m - Car park at the village hall opposite No. 6.
  2. 1 : km 0.81 - alt. 301 m - Railway line
  3. 2 : km 1.55 - alt. 308 m - Bifurcatio on the left
  4. 3 : km 2.82 - alt. 326 m - Five-way crossroads
  5. 4 : km 4.48 - alt. 319 m - Wide path
  6. 5 : km 7.41 - alt. 304 m - Old gate Rue Gemelot
  7. 6 : km 7.8 - alt. 292 m - Alleyway
  8. 7 : km 8.1 - alt. 293 m - Rue du Jardin Savetier
  9. 8 : km 8.21 - alt. 293 m - Castle
  10. 9 : km 8.38 - alt. 296 m - Calvary
  11. S/E : km 8.98 - alt. 294 m - Car park at the village hall opposite No. 6.

Worth a visit

Things to see in the village of Gémeaux:
- Market halls next to the town hall dating from the15th century.
- Medieval half-timbered house.
- Fountain with the inscription "no drinking during watering hours".
- Wash house.
- Fortified Romanesque church.
- Castle.
(9) Calvary: enjoy the view of the castle roof from here.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
yves 21
yves 21

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A parish-specific to Brittany walk through the village, woods and fields, with lovely panoramic views. There is much to see in the village, including the church, old half-timbered houses, the old market halls, the tower, the statue of the Virgin Mary, and the castle with its rich history.

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bernardcadiou
bernardcadiou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through the village's history

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Christian21
Christian21

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Route done with a group, in the opposite direction and shortened, on the one hand in the village by directly connecting 2 with A/D, and on the other hand by cutting through the woods at elevation 326 (nice, slightly karstic trail).
We were treated to a very interesting (unplanned) tour of the church, given free of charge by an enthusiast (his number is posted on the church gate, so don't hesitate to call him on the spur of the moment, as we did).
Thank you for this interesting walk, especially for the heritage.

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Vivibelo
Vivibelo

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk and a very charming village to stroll through. Beautiful medieval house.

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Caroboiteamail
Caroboiteamail

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 27, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Gémeaux is a very pretty village. An easy hike, accessible to all, even in the middle of winter.
Thank you for the route.

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janoujef
janoujef

Hike planned for Thursday, 24 August

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chafouine21
chafouine21

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We had a problem with visiting the village
Street names were sometimes poorly indicated, with no signs at intersections, so we had to ask locals for directions.
No issues with private property, the gate was open
the way back to the village was in full sun, so it would be better to take a route through the adjacent woods.

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saint-apollinaire
saint-apollinaire

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk.
We had no problem crossing the private property; the first prohibition sign is not visible when walking in the direction of the hike.
The village of Gemeaux (old village) is well worth a visit, with its beautiful houses, medieval house awaiting renovation and market halls. Thank you for this final circular.
At the start, you cross a recent housing development, but nature has not been too badly destroyed; the village character has been preserved.
Best regards.

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MD1000pattes
MD1000pattes

Hello
Which private area are you referring to?
Kind regards

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Steve PetitPas
Steve PetitPas

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Enjoy your walk, modifications are possible, but please be mindful of the private property you are crossing.

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POINSIN JF
POINSIN JF

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 19, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant walk in a place where one does not often go hiking. A detour to the statue of the Virgin Mary on the right just before entering GEMEAUX would be welcome.

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grandin
grandin ★

Understood, leonrig. The author will be retracing this route very soon and will update the information accordingly. Have a good day.

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leonrig
leonrig

Hello,

It is not a lack of interest that should lead to this hike being removed from the site, but the fact that it follows a route that passes through private property, which is clearly marked on the ground.
Have a nice day.

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grandin
grandin ★

Thank you, leonrig

I will contact the author about this private property. However, the lack of interest in a hike, for one hiker in particular, is by no means a reason to remove it from the site! The previous review, for example, indicates that the hiker found this route interesting.

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leonrig
leonrig

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

South of point 4, the route follows a private track with "no trespassing" signs, which are visible further north (between the Bois du Prieuré and Les Dieumont markers on the IGN map) and south (in front of the buildings). In the village, I was told that the owner is not very accommodating. In my opinion, it would therefore be best to remove this hike from your list.
Furthermore, this part of the route is of no interest, just like the section between the start and point 2.
Kind regards.

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