Hiking and Walking in France
Hiking near Paris A Parisian Hike along the Canal de l’Ourcq Paris would not be what it is without its canals. A walk along the Canal St Martin on a sunny day is a highlight in the itinerary of any visit to the French capital. For the true Parisians, the Canal ends at the Bassin de…
Hiking trails near Paris The Paris Hiking Trail by Royaumont Abbey The Royaumont Abbey near the town of Viarmes north of Paris has it all: a beautiful stained glass refectory, picturesque church ruins, a secluded cloister garden, a small showroom of medieval art (in the sacristy) and a large lawn which is perfect for a…
Hiking near Paris Hiking in Paris boondocks After last week’s trip to the foret domaniale near the ancient royal castle of Versailles, (a tourist hotspot as hot as any in or around Paris), we travelled this time to the Paris boondocks of Santeuil, a place so obscure that the ticket vendor at the local transport…
An Easy Paris Hiking Trail Get a feel for France profonde an hour away from Paris in Santeuil (Val d’Oise). Take this Paris hiking trail in the Valley of the Viosne. Have a break from the shopping and sight seeing you’ve done in the City of Lights and breath the French countryside.
Day Trips from Paris The Hiking Trail in Versailles This time, Monsieur et Madame Easy Hiker continue their exploration of the hiking trails near Paris, this time in the Forest of Versailles. One of the most attractive features that a hiking landscape can have is a lake. Think about it: when did you last encounter…
Walking near Paris A Hiking Trail in Chantilly This time, our Paris hike brings us to a hiking trail in Chantilly, 30 minutes by train from the Gare du Nord, for a short hike of two hours with much to see on the way – particularly for people with at least a passing interest in…
Guest Post: Hiking Holidays in France Santiago de Compostela in France by Les Trois Chenes How pleased I was to discover that the historic Pilgrim route of St Jacques de Compostelle (The Way of Saint James of Santiago de Compostela) passes by our Bed and Breakfast in Limousin, France. Limousin is a wonderful place for ramblers…
Day hiking near Paris Day Hiking near Paris – Chaville Recently, the days have been cold, miserable and grey. With temperatures approaching their record low (for early December), snowflakes drifting past the window and no sign for even the slightest improvement in sight, the only hike I shall undertake all week will be from the…
Hiking near Paris Chevreuse and our Beaujolais Nouveau Hike Out of all the walks we have done in Paris, the Chevreuse walk is the best. It provides a balanced blend of the rustic and the civilized, the rough and the smooth, nature and culture. (A perfect easy hiking trail near Paris.) To anybody staying in…
Day Hikes near Paris Hiking in Paris – Verrière Forest For our week-end day hiking near Paris, we were off to the Verrière Forest in the south of Paris – a trip that stands in stark contrast to our previous week’s excursion in more than one way. We were less lucky with the weather, for…
