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Ussy-sur-Marne walks
Circular route around Changis
The plateaus between the Pays Briard and the Pays de l’Omois, nestled amongst the Marne hillsides.
Panoramic view of the Marne between Saint-Jean-les-Deux-Jumeaux and Ussy-sur-Marne
Our route offers the chance to observe the wildlife along the banks of the Marne, and the return journey provides views of the open landscapes of this valley. The route is accessible in winter, though there are a few muddy patches above Sammeron; there is the option to have a picnic at the tables at the river stop.
From La Ferté-sous-Jouarre to Coulommiers via the Butte de Doue
A long hike from station to station that takes us from the Petit Morin Valley to the Grand Morin Valley via a hill overlooking the Briard Plateau, offering extensive panoramic views. A route with varied landscapes, including woods, cultivated fields and pastures on the hillsides. Charming streams and beautiful heritage buildings complete the picture.
From La Ferté-sous-Jouarre to Coulommiers, from Petit Morin to Grand Morin
Eighteenth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, between La Ferté-sous-Jouarre and Coulommiers stations. This stage, running roughly north-south, begins the crossing of Brie, culminating in the ascent of the Butte de Doue, which dominates the plateau. It also connects the two rivers named Morin, the Petit to the north and the Grand to the south.
In the millstone region around La Ferté-sous-Jouarre
This route, which can be done on foot or by mountain bike, allows you to discover what made the millstone merchants of La Ferté-sous-Jouarre so prosperous, with their millstones renowned and exported all over the world. It winds through the former quarrying areas, where numerous information boards provide details. Along the way, you can enjoy views of La Ferté-sous-Jouarre and the entire Marne valley.
Jouarre Abbey and the banks of the Marne
A magnificent church, a Merovingian crypt, a Romanesque abbey and a monastery inhabited by Benedictine nuns. A route that will leave a lasting impression. Admire some beautiful views of the Marne Valley and La Ferté-sous-Jouarre.
Around La Ferté-sous-Jouarre
A walk that takes us from the millstone quarries to Jouarre Abbey via the Brie plain and the Dhuis aqueduct.
Between Marne and Meulières in La Ferté-sous-Jouarre
The ‘Between Marne and Meulière’ walk connects the Bois de la Barre with the Bois de la Bergette, which are preserved sites of the former Meulière stone quarries that made La Ferté-sous-Jouarre’s fortune.
The Bois de la Barre and the banks of the Marne
A hike that will introduce you to millstone extraction around La Ferté-sous-Jouarre and the banks of the Marne.
The hillsides of the Marne starting from Saint-Jean-les-Deux-Jumeaux
The Marne valley seen from the four cardinal points around Saint-Jean-les-Deux-Jumeaux. Alternating forests, a source of coolness, and aerial views of the Omois.
Route starting from Jouarre
Circular starting from Jouarre, passing through Courcelles-sous-Jouarre, the hamlets of Vanry, Biercy, and Romeny, a Benedictine abbey. In the9th and 10th centuries, the abbey was an important pilgrimage centre within the sphere of influence of Aachen, the capital of the Empire. In the 11th and 12th centuries, a fortified town developed around the monastery, giving rise to the present-day town of Jouarre .
Circular route around Jouarre
From dark wooded hillsides to sun-drenched plateaus, you will appreciate the diversity of the landscapes where Jehan de Brie studied sheep farming and where the people of the Brie region shaped the land.
Jouarre Abbey and the Dhuis Aqueduct
Rich in heritage, Jouarre is a commune overlooking the Petit Morin shortly before it joins the Marne. This hike, which alternates between cultivated fields and woods, runs alongside the Etang de Péreuse and then offers a route with little elevation gain on the embankment of the underground Dhuis aqueduct. There are beautiful views of the Marne and Petit Morin valleys.
Following the Petit Morin
Within the Ile-de-France region, the Petit Morin valley is a preserved area with a strong rural and agricultural character. This is not a multi-stage hike per se, but rather a collection of seven routes lasting between 3 and 4 hours, covering the small roads of this charming valley and communal paths where motorised vehicles such as quads and 4x4s are prohibited.
From Jouarre to Nanteuil-sur-Marne
Our Île-de-France itinerary continues along a verdant route, offering magnificent views along the Marne valley, set against a backdrop of historical and religious heritage.Saint-Colomban, on his journey into exile, favoured the more welcoming valleys; he followed the Marne then headed towards Metz via Reims; he continued his evangelisation through the Meuse valley, from the Rhine to Lake Constance, before setting off again for Italy, crossing the Alpine passes to stop at Bobbio.