Remains of Villeneuvette's past

Walk around Villeneuvette and its hydraulic remains, which were used to supply the now disused royal factory.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.17 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 51 m
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    Descent: - 49 m

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    Highest point: 176 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 133 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the mandatory car park in the hamlet of Villeneuvette.

(S/E) Head towards the entrance to the factory, which can be identified by the inscription "Honneur au travail" (Honour to work).
Cross the site straight ahead via the Grande Rue, from one side to the other, and exit through an iron gate.

(1) Take the stairs on the right that lead up to a path.
Continue left on this path along an old canal, marked in yellow. Cross the Pont de l'Amour bridge and continue along the path until you reach another water collection structure. The trail will branch off to the right and climb along a dry stream, then turn north, with a few stone steps.

(2) At the top, on a flat section, the path turns sharply to the right. Pass another water catchment and follow the path that joins the large retention basin.
Continue downhill to the right of the basin and, 10 metres further on, the path branches off to the left. It joins another path and continues for a few metres.

(3) Turn right onto a large lane lined with holm oaks until you reach the ruins of a gate. Continue left for 50 metres, then turn right onto another lane lined with huge plane trees, which leads to the first buildings. Turn right and walk back to a fountain and the remains of the factory.
Return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 134 m - Car park in the hamlet of Villeneuvette
  2. 1 : km 0.24 - alt. 135 m - Stairs on the right
  3. 2 : km 1.27 - alt. 172 m - On the flat section
  4. 3 : km 2.3 - alt. 141 m - Turn right onto the large oak-lined driveway
  5. S/E : km 3.17 - alt. 135 m - Car park in the hamlet of Villeneuvette

Worth a visit

Visit the old cloth factory founded on the initiative of Colbert in 1793.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 27 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
ArcaDix
ArcaDix

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The erosion of the old steps in the steep passages makes these sections somewhat difficult for children and elderly people.

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RouvierL
RouvierL

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, peaceful little walk, really enjoyable.

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User 26005679

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant short hike to enjoy with the family

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LMARCEL
LMARCEL

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very interesting tour. Stunning views.
Best done before the hot weather sets in.

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pietineur
pietineur

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

It would be useful to place explanatory signs at strategic locations where the remains of the works to collect the various water inflows are still visible.

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Chlebegue
Chlebegue

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike. Short with no significant elevation gain, making it suitable for families with children.

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yvesrieder
yvesrieder

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A short, simple but very pleasant walk.

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mary3107
mary3107

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk for the whole family, with a stop at the chapel to visit the nativity scene and chat with the lady from the workshop about her creations → a magical moment!

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Francine84
Francine84

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk to stretch your legs between family meals. Recent yellow PR markings are clearly visible.
A little disappointed to see the state of disrepair of the old factory.
Thank you for sharing.

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legoff .claudine
legoff .claudine

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

short, very pleasant walk

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Canelle
Canelle

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant short walk with magnificent views and remains of hydraulic heritage. Finish with a visit to Villeneuvette and continue through the magical forest (not signposted) a few kilometres further on.
A superb day's holiday.

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drzadrza
drzadrza

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Good course. Easy and with beautiful views. Mostly shaded. Very good

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Romain34230
Romain34230

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A lovely walk around Villeneuvette. Allow an extra 40 minutes for experienced walkers.

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remylebrun
remylebrun

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A simple, short route that is very easy with children.

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JR-Rando
JR-Rando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did this hike this morning. The first part, which focuses on heritage, is very interesting, while the second part, which is more nature-oriented, is very pleasant at this time of year. It was sunny and cool, with a mostly wooded trail and no real difficulty except for point 2 if you have small children.
In that case, I think it's better to take the path in the opposite direction, as it's safer.

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