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Experience the Magic of Pierrefonds at Le Coeur de la Forêt

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Welcome to Pierrefonds, nestled in the heart of Oise in Picardy, an ideal destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts. By staying at Le Coeur de la Forêt, you will have the chance to discover the majestic Château de Pierrefonds, an imposing medieval fortress beautifully restored in the 19th century. Stroll around the lake, admire the bucolic landscapes, and immerse yourself in the tranqu...See more

Walking around LE COEUR DE LA FORET

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Negando's marsh
30 km

Negando's marsh

Guaranteed change of scene for lovers of untamed nature through the crossing of the woods "Bois de la Garenne" and the Negando marsh. This route is labeled and marked in blue by the Seine-et-Marne Departmental Hiking Committee. 1) Exit the train station on the right, then take Avenue de la Gare on the left. 2) Before the intersection, turn left, then straight ahead to pass behind the gymnasium and reach the D102. 3) Head right towards the town center, take Rue Geoffroy on the left, past the post office and the town hall. 4) Before the market square, take the street on the left that goes around the church and opens in front of the gîte. Further up, turn left into Cour Raphaël, then climb towards the stadium. 5) Turn left, then take the path on the right. 6) Cross the road, continue through the Grande-Laye woods and descend to the hamlet of La Chaussée. Take the D102 on the right. It crosses the Clignon valley. 7) After the bridge, turn left, then follow Rue de Moisy on the left. After the Commanderie, continue right along the Clignon Canal towpath. It crosses the Ourcq River on a canal bridge, which passes under the railway and opens onto the banks of the Ourcq Canal. 8) Follow the latter on the left until you reach the Neufchelles Bridge. 9) Turn left, cross the railway line, (CAUTION: dangerous crossing - be careful!), turn right, then use the Arcole footbridge to span the Ourcq River. Continue through the marsh. The path turns right then left before climbing into the Garenne Woods. At the edge of the woods, take the D102 on the right. At the entrance to Crouy, turn right at a sharp angle, cross the woods, pass the Notre-Dame-du-Chêne oratory, the Manoir aux Quatre-Vents, and emerge onto Avenue de la Gare. 10) Turn right to reach the parking lot.

3 h
13 km
Medium
Rue du Houssoy 77840 Crouy-sur-Ourcq
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Grand-Voyeux Regional Nature Reserve
40 km

Grand-Voyeux Regional Nature Reserve

As if it were the Baie de Somme... Its 241 hectares, 60% of which are covered by water, offer visitors a patchwork of amazing landscapes located in the immediate vicinity of the Marne: ponds, reed beds, meadows and groves provide shelter and food for more than 225 species of birds, some of which are endangered in the region, and which are undoubtedly the most remarkable wealth of the reserve ... Exceptional for the fauna and flora it shelters, it is part of the Natura 2000 site "Les Boucles de la Marne". Not so long ago, the Grand-Voyeux Regional Nature Reserve was still a quarry, where conveyors extracted sand and gravel with a crunch of grains. Excavated in the 1970s, the cavities were gradually transformed into waterholes, quickly colonised by reeds and birds, thus allowing nature to take over. The Maison du Grand-Voyeux is open to the public two days a week, with the aim of helping visitors discover the Grand-Voyeux while preserving biodiversity and the balance of the ecosystems. A discovery trail and observatories allow visitors to discover the incredible landscapes of the site and the multitude of bird species that have found refuge there. Nature activities, workshops and thematic conferences are also organised regularly and free of charge (see programme online at www.maisondugrandvoyeux.fr). Managed by the Agence des espaces verts (AEV) of the Île-de-France Region since 1999, it was classified as a Regional Nature Reserve in 2012. A partner of the AEV, the Association pour la Valorisation des Espaces Naturels du Grand Voyeux is responsible for the scientific monitoring of the site and for certain activities.

Parking Rue du Stade 77440 Congis-sur-Thérouanne
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The Museum of the Great War
43 km

The Museum of the Great War

An essential collection on the 1914-18 war. With a collection of almost 70,000 objects and documents tracing the daily and military life of the 14-18 war, the Musée de la Grande Guerre, which opened its doors on November 11, 2011 on the site of the First Battle of the Marne in Meaux, is Europe's largest museum on the First World War. Over 4,000 m², it presents one of the richest and most diversified collections on the First World War, in an attractive and innovative scenography. The Musée de la Grande Guerre is the ideal place for a family visit. A veritable educational treasure trove through the collection: see, hear, touch, handle.... A playful itinerary accessible to visitors aged 5 and over: projections of archive images, trench reconstructions, a video space in which visitors are immersed among the soldiers in the trenches or on the battlefield, games to discover the composition of uniforms, the sounds of war, the geographical evolution of conflict zones... Several audio tours are available free of charge on your cell phone or tablet; ask for instructions at reception. Since November 2024, come and discover an installation never seen before in France: an open-air trench. This new space in the museum grounds offers a unique immersive experience accessible to all, not to be missed. Transport yourself to the heart of the trenches of the First World War. At once educational, accessible and didactic, this trench is a unique device where you are the actor in the discovery. Complementing the permanent exhibition and the museum's collections, this scenography gives an insight into what man can experience, at the heart of tragedy, whatever his camp or nationality.

Rue Lazare Ponticelli 77100 Meaux
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Royaumont - abbey & fondation
49 km

Royaumont - abbey & fondation

In 1228, Saint Louis and his mother Blanche de Castille established the Abbey of Royaumont, today still the largest Cistercian abbey of Ile-de-France. Listed as a historical monument, the abbey has one of the most beautiful examples of Gothic refectory in France. The 7 hectares park, crossed by canals, is labelled "Remarkable garden" by the French Minister of Culture. It has conserved some of its medieval features and today has three gardens: an experimental vegetable garden, opened in 2014, a medieval inspiration garden, and the garden of the monastery transformed into a ravishing French garden in 1912. The abbey is open every day, from 10 am to 6 pm (5:30 pm between November and March). Royaumont Abbey also offers guided visits, heritage and garden activities for children and families every Sunday throughout the year, and holds a music and dance Festival every year in September and October. In 1228, Saint Louis and his mother Blanche de Castille established the Abbey of Royaumont, today still the largest Cistercian abbey of Ile-de-France. Listed as a historical monument, the abbey has one of the most beautiful examples of Gothic refectory in France. The 7 hectares park, crossed by canals, is labelled "Remarkable garden" by the French Minister of Culture. It has conserved some of its medieval features and today has three gardens: an experimental vegetable garden, opened in 2014, a medieval inspiration garden, and the garden of the monastery transformed into a ravishing French garden in 1912. The abbey is open every day, from 10 am to 6 pm (5:30 pm between November and March). Royaumont Abbey also offers guided visits, heritage and garden activities for children and families every Sunday throughout the year, and holds a music and dance Festival every year in September and October.

3 Jard de l’abbaye de Royaumont 95270 Asnières-sur-Oise
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We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾