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The Viosne Valley around Us
Alternating between cultivated fields and forest edges, this hike follows the Viosne River. For a little over 2 km, the route follows the route of an ancient Roman road, the Chaussée Jules César.
Loop in the Vexin region starting from Santeuil
Pass through beautiful traditional villages, across fields and woods, via the Étang and Moulin de Vallières, ending along the Viosne.
The Viosne Valley around Santeuil
This hike through woods and fields offers beautiful views of the Viosne Valley, a small river that flows through the Vexin Français from north to south, with interesting heritage in the village of Brignancourt and a possible stop at the edge of a beautiful pond.
Théméricourt loop starting from Vigny
A loop starting from Vigny via Théméricourt and Avernes.
The Chaussée Jules César and the Coteaux de la Viosne
A hike on the slopes of both banks of the Viosne, alternating between cultivated fields, woodland and charming villages. For about 3 kilometres, the route follows the course of an ancient Roman road, the Chaussée Jules César. There is a rich heritage to discover along the way: mills, a castle, churches, crosses, wash houses and beautiful houses.
Around Boissy-l'Aillerie
Between town and countryside, this walk is mainly marked by yellow PR® markers.
Bréançon - Le Heaulme circular
A varied hike through woods and fields with two beautiful churches in Bréançon and Le Heaulme. Lovely views over vast fields of green wheat, dotted here and there with red poppies. It's a shame there's a bit too much road.
Commeny and return via Santeuil
A 17.5-kilometre route starting from Commeny (Val d'Oise) and passing through Santeuil.For fans of naturist hiking (known as "randonue" to those in the know), certain sections of this route can be covered completely naked. Although encounters with other people are possible, the risk is minimal. Don't forget to bring something to cover yourself with (skirt, shorts, sarong, etc.), especially when passing through villages, so as not to shock anyone you might meet. Always be courteous and explain your naturist approach. This hike can of course be done fully clothed, with nudity being a bonus for randonue enthusiasts.The hike starts and ends in the village of Commeny in front of the church. There are parking spaces on Rue de l'Église and in the adjacent streets. There is no public transport to Commeny.
Loop around Commeny
An easy loop around Commeny via Le Perchay and the Chaussée Jules César.
From Cergy to Valmondois along the Oise
A hike from station to station with the Oise as the guiding thread. You will cross several wooded parks and follow the river for a long time, mostly on a right of way. At the end of the route, the passage through Auvers-sur-Oise is an opportunity to evoke the famous painter Vincent Van Gogh.
From Chars to Bornel via the Rosne hills
This is the eighth stage of the Grand Tour de l'Île-de-France on the GR®11, starting from Chars station in the Val d'Oise and heading towards Bornel-Belle-Église station in the Oise, through the north-eastern part of the French Vexin and the borders of the Pays de Thelle. This stage is unique in that it runs along the border between the Val d'Oise and Oise departments, with roughly 50% of the route on each side. The proposed itinerary passes through the Buttes de Rosne, the highest natural point in Île-de-France, although it deviates slightly from the GR® for this.
The Viosne Valley around Chars
A pleasant and varied hike in the heart of the French Vexin. The route begins with a circular route north of Chars, between fields, meadows and small woods. After the beautiful church of Chars, there are alternating ascents and descents on the slopes of the south bank of the Viosne. The church and old mill in Brignancourt are a heritage stop before heading up the right bank of the Viosne along the edge of a wetland.
Loop departing from Chars
Walk starting from Chars SNCF station passing the Château de Saint-Cyr-sur-Chars.
On the way back to Chars there is a narrow pedestrian passage that starts with a staircase.
The Bois de Galluis forest, starting from Frémainville
This mainly forest hike will take you to the Galluis Regional Forest, then on to the village of Frémainville, where you will discover some interesting heritage sites. It is best to do this walk during the dry season.
Tessancourt-sur-Aubette
A water-themed hike: from the meanders of the Aubette to the springs that enliven the Vexin region.
Heritage along the Brillante and Bernon rivers
This walk will take you along streams and through countryside, valleys and paths to discover the heritage of three charming villages. Beautiful views are also on the menu for this walk.
From Chavençon to the Château de Saint-Cyr sur Chars
This lovely walk takes you to a Neolithic menhir called the Pierre Frite, then to a small, well-preserved castle set in lush green surroundings. Beautiful rolling landscapes can be enjoyed throughout this hike.
Loop starting from Jambville
A loop starting from the National Scout Centre in Jambville. The very hilly route is marked in yellow.
Circular starting from Nucourt
A short hike starting from Nucourt, in the French Vexin region. At the start of this route, you will pass close (100m) to the church of Nucourt, which is unusual in that it is not located in the centre of the village.
The vineyards of Jouy-le-Moutier
This circular walk takes you on a journey of discovery through the four vineyards of Jouy-le-Moutier. You will learn about the past activities of this hillside with its old limestone quarries, the former CGB railway line that linked Pontoise to Poissy, the Jouy-le-Moutier menhir and two wash houses.
Along the Oise between Jouy-le-Moutier and Vauréal
A short walk, where heritage sites (churches, wash houses, covered walkway) alternate with a path along the Oise river.
From Meulan to Triel, from station to station
A lovely walk along the banks of the Seine, passing through pretty villages such as Evecquemont. The starting point and finishing point are two stations on the same SNCF line.
The Avenue Verte in Vauréal, return via the Cergy ponds
The route follows the Avenue Verte (Paris-London cycle route) from Jouy-le-Moutier to Vauréal. After crossing the Oise at the major axis, it returns via the Cergy ponds and the towpath to the Pont de Neuville bridge.
Grand tour of the Buttes de Rosne
This is a very pleasant walk through a varied forest, often along the edge between fields and woods. You will discover superb panoramic views of the Vexin region. Crossing Chavençon, a small village lost in the countryside, is a very enjoyable experience.
Les Buttes de Rosne by Sarah Bernhardt
A very bucolic walk in the heights of the French Vexin, passing close to the highest point in the Ile-de-France region. A beautiful forest to cross until you reach the house that was once inhabited by Sarah Bernhardt. Return through the fields across a beautiful landscape at the edge of Picardy.
Moulin Brûlé and Bois des Cailloux
At the southern edge of the French Vexin, a loop that starts along the Montcient river, with the old Moulin Brûlé, and then alternates between ascents and descents in the woods or between fields.
La Cave aux Fées and the Côteaux de la Montcient
In the southern French Vexin region, this circuit takes you through fields and woods, playing leapfrog with the River Montcient. The Cave aux Fées, a covered passage dating from 2500 BC, bears witness to ancient human occupation. A dovecote, an old water mill and several wash houses are also worth seeing.
The wash houses of the Oise circular
This walk takes you past numerous wash houses fed by springs located on the circular Oise in the municipalities of Jouy-le-Moutier, Vauréal and Cergy. Along the way, you will discover the Jouy-le-Moutier municipal park known as "Parc Raclet", the Rue des Blanchards and its curiosities, the old railway line that linked Pontoise to Poissy, the Axe Majeur, Gérard Philippe's house and the Cergy ponds leisure centre.