Preparatory steps

Hosted by Hervé

Departure from Cité Universitaire RER station, partial passage along Cité Universitaire. Parc Montsouris, one of the Parisian parks laid out in the late 19th century. There was a weather station using the height of the Saint-Jacques tower. Remains of an aedicula used for astronomical observations.
Short stop with commentary at the Mire du Sud, then on to the park’s lake and its small waterfall fed by the restitution of the ancient Médicis aqueduct.
Ascent to the Buttes-aux Cailles district, characterized by a majority of old dwellings; partial reconstructions of the old courses of the Bièvre and the fermiers généraux wall. Square René-Le-Gall decorated with concrete and pseudo-rockwork. Along the former Gobelins tapestry buildings along the old Bièvre route; detour on boulevard Arago to the Cité des Artistes. Walk up rue Mouffetard from the church of Saint-Médard to place Lucien Herr for a sandwich break in the shade, sitting opposite the Concordia student residence built next to older housing.
Reminder of the various fountains fed by the Médicis aqueduct. Remains of Philippe Auguste’s walls in rue Clovis and rue Cardinal-Lemoine; Clovis tower in the Lycée Henri-IV; Saint-Etienne-du-Mont church. Evocations, near the Panthéon, of the many former schools and bookshops located, until the 19th century, in the vicinity of rue Laplace and rue Valette. A meditative stop in the church of Saint-Séverin, opposite the twisted pillar. Square René Viviani: the oldest tree in Paris, next to an ancient church now dedicated to the Byzantine rite, which was located on the route to Santiago de Compostela. The tour ends at the former Notre-Dame cloister, where a number of houses were once occupied by canons, and where the old Roman walls were still in place.

Led by Blandine – 19 km

We follow the GR1 through Montfort l’Amaury, taking the opportunity to visit the cemetery with its beautiful cloister.

Short stop at St Pierre church, then in front of Ravel’s house.

We continue on the GR into the Rambouillet forest.

Enjoyable picnic by the ponds of Holland.

In the afternoon, we continue our walk through the forest before catching the train back to Essart le Roi station.

Led by Vincent and Lydie – 17 km

We set off from Cesson at around 10.30am, after a stopover at the café in Nandy.

We continued our walk in the Rougeau forest, where we had a picnic.

We returned via the Pavillon Royal, whose grounds are adorned with a magnificent cedar tree (see photo).

After Seine-Port, on the Chemin Paris-Sens-Vézelay, the itinerary took in gentle gradients before crossing a “mini-Meseta”, then a narrow path that led to the traffic circle from where we reached the Cesson station.

Led by Blandine – 21 km

As soon as we leave Nemours, we’re on a beautiful path through the forest.

After several km of walking, we arrive in Larchant, where we visit the beautiful Basilica of St Mathurin.

After a short climb, the comfort of a picnic awaits us.

We then walk through beautiful rock formations to the Elephant site.

Then back through the forest. Despite a few showers, it was a beautiful day that delighted everyone with its beautiful scenery.

Hosted by Hervé

Hervé took us on a journey through the ancient history of Paris. Starting with the remains of the city walls, from the octroi at Porte de la Villette to the heart of Paris.

The old Nubian Lion Fountain on Place de la République was moved to the former abattoirs of Les Halles de la Villette, to water the animals as they arrived, before Les Halles was dismantled to become the cultural venue we know today.

We skirted the Ourq canal, wandered through the narrow streets of the Mouzaia, crossed other city walls that are almost invisible today, except for different levels of land through old quarters, and climbed up and down numerous staircases before arriving at the Quai de l’Hôtel de Ville.

Led by Blandine – 20 km

There were only 18 of us, due to 4 cancellations, but we made up a good group in good spirits.
After crossing GIf sur Yvette, we followed some very pleasant forest paths with their beautiful spring vegetation.
We then arrived at the Domaine d’Ors (a former farmhouse) and the hamlet of Châteaufort.
The picnic stop was at an area on the edge of a wood. We’re lucky enough to get a ray of sunshine.

In the afternoon, we passed through the hamlets of Magny le Village and Millon la Chapelle, still in a beautiful bucolic setting. We reached the château de la Madeleine in Chevreuse, then followed the GR path back to the RER station at Saint Remy les Chevreuse.

We were lucky enough to ride the 20 km route in mostly clement weather, with frequent sunny spells. Only a small shower came down in the late afternoon near the château de la Madeleine.

Organized by Monique, led by Françoise – 11 km

9 of us set off on this hike in eastern Paris.
We start at 194 avenue Jean Jaures, from the yellow façade of this very old kitchenware store facing the grande halle de la Villette, the building of the former abattoirs of La Villette.
We soon climb to the Mouzaïa district, with its villas and flower-filled cottages, then climb to the top of Paris: 128.5 m, rue du Télégraphe, where the 1st optical telegraph was tested at the end of the 18th century.
After crossing Père Lachaise, it’s picnic time at the Jardin Sauvage.
On the other side of the Cours de Vincennes, we follow the “petite ceinture”, take the narrowest street in Paris, the Sentier des Merisiers, and arrive at the Porte dorée, which is in fact the Porte de l’orée.

Led by Régis & Patrick – 18 km

For this 18th stage on the GR1, we set off from Breuillet-Village to Dourdan.

As soon as we left the station, we walked along the Orge for a while before catching up with the GR1 in earnest. We then headed for Sermaise, where we had planned to take our lunch break. But before that, we had our traditional “banana break” in the village of Petite Beauce.

As agreed, we had lunch in Sermaise on a beautiful square bathed alternately in wind and sunshine, and then set off again in the direction of Dourdan, an ancient royal town with part of its ramparts still standing, which we walked along before reaching the station.

We covered 18 km under beautiful blue skies and sunshine, and everyone was delighted.

Led by Vincent and Lydie – 18 km

We set off across the fields in a light drizzle. The road was blocked before we reached Montceaux: we had to follow the detour by road.
Following the Dhuis aqueduct, we entered the forest, where we had a picnic in the rain.

Fortunately, the weather improved in the afternoon and a few rays of sunshine carried us back to Trilport.

Led by Régis & Patrick – 22 km

Leaving the station, we took a stretch of the GR11 before rejoining the GR1. Luckily for us, Sunday was a fine day with a few rays of sunshine, even if we ended up in a light shower as forecast.

After a few kilometers, we reached the village of Boinvau and headed for Janville-sur-Juine, a charming little village where we took the opportunity to have lunch in a bucolic setting along the Juine. Also of note were two beautiful mills: Moulin Goujon and Moulin de Scelles.

After a 45-minute break, we headed back towards the village of Torfou, then took a stretch of the Chemin de Compostelle to reach Breuillet Village in a light shower.

Led by Blandine – 19 km

On this sunny, cool Sunday, we meet at the Chatou Croissy RER station.
After walking along the Seine to the Croissy bridge, we climb up to the Jonchère park.
At the highest point, the good weather conditions allow us to admire the panorama of the region.
We reach the Malmaison forest, then take a pleasant lunch break in the sunshine by the Lac de Cucufa.
We skirt Vaucresson, stopping briefly at the Escadrille Lafayette.
Our walk ends by crossing the Parc de St Cloud before rejoining the T2 tramway.

Led by Régis & Patrick – 20 km

We set off on our journey at around 10am. We soon joined the GR1. We all had the pleasure of crossing a magnificent forest dotted with green moss for a few kilometers.

We went as far as the hamlet of Marchais, where we took advantage of the branches of a magnificent coniferous tree to have our lunch break and group photo, before setting off again.

We then continued across fields where sticky mud weighed down our shoes, making walking more difficult.

Organized by Monique – 18 km

Some fifteen walkers were brave enough to brave the bitter cold for this 4th walk in Paris.

As always, we discovered the little nuggets that dot Paris, such as this cat in the Passage de la Voute near Cours de Vincennes, a tribute to Charles Trenet who stayed here in 1930. Once again, we took a trip along Paris’s “petite ceinture ferroviaire”, then circled Lac Daumesnil, visited its island and waterfall, and strolled through the Bois de Vincennes.

After a delicious meal, the walk continued through the Bercy district and its magnificent park, took us over the Simone de Beauvoir footbridge, then through the “Asian” district to finish in the Butte aux Cailles district.

Led by Monique – 22 km planned…

So much mud! The paths through the Montmorency forest are soggy, and the temperature is freezing: it’s hard work.

After lunch, warmed by mulled wine and digestifs galore, the group visited the pretty village of Saint Prix, then agreed to cut short the day’s walk.

An early return to Paris before the forecast rain and gusts of wind.

Led by Régis and Patrick – 17 km on the GR1 trail

After a long train journey, we set off at 10 a.m., first through the village of Malesherbes, then into a stretch of forest leading to Buno-Bonnevaux. Along the way, we caught a glimpse of a magnificent 15th-century château-fort, as well as the Buno-Bonnevaux church and its Neolithic “polissoir”.

After a little more than 2 hours’ walk, we took our lunch break, enlivened by our usual exchanges, in a bucolic spot among the rocks, not far from an old mill. As it was getting colder, we didn’t linger too long and resumed our walk, mainly through fields, where we discovered a menhir planted in the middle of the countryside.

We finally arrived in Maisse where, after a hot chocolate, we took the RER back to Paris.

Organized by Monique – 16 km

For this first walk of the year, there weren’t many volunteers to brave the morning rain. After a visit to the Square des Batignolles, we discovered the beautiful Martin Luther King garden, passed in front of the new Tribunal de Paris, and finally discovered the Asnières animal cemetery.

After a hearty meal to warm us up, we continued through the greenery of Asnières and Gennevilliers to finish on the banks of the Seine after crossing the Chanteraines park in Villeneuve la Garenne under a beautiful sun.

Led by Vincent and Lydie – 18 km

Leaving Montparnasse shortly before 9am, we meet the rest of the group at Versailles.

We soon find ourselves walking through the forest, where the unexpected sun makes an appearance.
We descend to the ponds, then have a picnic on a log. Rain and cold force us to cut short the lunch break, which ends with the arrival of Santa Claus and the distribution of chocolates.

Organized by Monique – 14 km

There were just a dozen of us to brave the cold of the day.

After a quick visit to the little-known Auteuil cemetery, we crossed the Porte Saint Cloud, glimpsed its fountains, rounded the Pierre de Coubertin stadium, skirted the Parc des Princes and the Jean Bouin stadium, and stopped off at the Molitor swimming pool for a photo.

The walk then took us to the Serres d’Auteuil garden, a typical late ^19th-century greenhouse, to admire orchids, remarkable trees and rare plants. We were delighted by the exotic tropical plants from faraway lands and the botanical richness of this garden.

After a snack at the Clubhouse, a charming little place, we headed back to the mythical Bois de Boulogne, past the racecourse and the two lakes, and caught a glimpse of the Château de Madrid, the Louis Vuitton Foundation and the Jardin d’Acclimatation.

Led by Régis – 17 km on the GR1 trail initiated by Patrick

From Melun station, we headed for the 11th and 16th century church of Notre-Dame de Melun. We found the door closed, so there were no visitors.

We continue along the river Seine and then take the bucolic paths to Livry-sur-Seine. A steady drizzle accompanies our walk, but it doesn’t dampen the group’s spirits.

In the small village of Chartrettes, we take our lunch break under a windy canopy. Without lingering, we resume our walk. We cross the Seine on a bridge over a lock. Following the Seine, we arrive at the Bois-le-Roi station. We share a pot de l’amitié before returning to Paris.

Organized by Monique – 12 km

A small, friendly team responded to the offer of this discovery walk in Paris.

We began by walking along the central avenue René Coty, then crossed Parc Montsouris after stopping to admire the pretty houses on rue Georges Braque.

We then crossed the Cité Universitaire, which boasts an exceptional architectural, artistic and landscaped heritage. Among other things, we admired the beautiful building of the Deutsch de la Meurthe Foundation. Finally, we returned to the “petite ceinture”: a haven of peace in Paris.

SFASJC member Patrice J., who lives in the neighborhood, joined us at Parc Georges Brassens, sharing many anecdotes about his neighborhood and taking us to La Ruche, an artists’ housing estate on rue de Dantzig. Finally, we returned to the petite ceinture: a haven of peace in Paris.

Led by Patrick – 24 km

A long stage, so we set off at a good pace so as not to return too late.

We cross fields, especially beet fields, to reach our lunch stop in the commune of Champeaux, home to the sumptuous 12th-century collegiate church of Saint Martin de Champeaux.

After a short lunch break, we set off again in the light rain towards Blandy, which we reached 7 km down the road. Here, we discover a magnificent 13th-century château with several imposing towers.

Led by Vincent & Lydie – 19 km

When we arrived at Bois-le-Roi station at 9.18am, the Saint-Fargeau Ponthierry association was waiting for us with breakfast!
After this warm welcome, we set off into the Forêt de Fontainebleau towards the Rocher à Canon to the south-west. Yellow chestnut trees, golden oaks, red maples – autumn has lit its fire. The sandy soil of the paths keeps us dry.
The ceiling is low, a light fog hangs in the air, but today it’s the color of the vegetation that brings the sunshine. We marvel at the coral-orange mushrooms colonizing felled trunks.

Hosted by Blandine, 20 participants

Setting off from Saint Remy les Chevreuse, we follow the GR655 upstream along the Yvette.

This Sunday we were lucky enough to have sunny weather, but on the way we sadly noted the damage caused by the flooding of the previous Wednesday, both in residential houses and on certain passages.

After crossing the communes of Gif sur Yvette, Bures sur Yvette and Orsay, we climb to the Palaiseau plateau, then descend to take the RER back to Palaiseau Villebon station.

Hosted by Blandine, 22 participants

Setting off from Dourdan station, we soon entered the forest. It’s a rainy Sunday morning. Although the paths are quite muddy in places, we’re amazed by the beauty of the forest and the diversity of tree and plant species.

At the end of the morning, we crossed the hamlet of Ste Mesmes, then climbed back up into the forest for a picnic in a very pleasant spot equipped with a shelter and tables. In the afternoon, we return through the forest, this time spared the rain.

We arrive in Dourdan at around 4pm, and visit the Château for those who wish.

Despite the uncertain weather, everyone was delighted with this beautiful day.

Led by Patrick, 18km, 16 participants

In bright sunshine, across fields we arrive at Fontenay-Tresigny, an ancient fortified town. Banana break. We then come within sight of the 13th-14th century Château Royal du Vivier.

We stop 2 km further on for a picnic on the side of the road, and have a good laugh. We finish with Patrick’s mirabelle plum.

5 km further on, at the Verneuil l’Etang station, we enjoy a pot de l’amitié, then return to Paris via the Gare de l’Est.

Hosted by Lydie Dobin, Patrice Jacquelin, Monique Jacob , 20km

Departure from Méry sur Oise station for Auvers-sur-Oise, which owes its worldwide reputation to Vincent Van Gogh, who spent the last 2 months of his life there from May to July 1890.

On arrival, we pass the bust of Daubigny before visiting the church of Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption (late 11th century) and then up to the cemetery where Vincent and his brother Théo are buried. After an hour’s walk through the surrounding countryside, we return to the village to pass the home of Dr. Gachet, a specialist in nervous diseases. We then head downtown to the Ravoux inn, where Vincent Van Gogh died at the age of 37. We stop off at the Tourist Office, then set off again along the Oise to painter Charles-François Daubigny’s boat (Le Botin), which has been converted into a studio. A landscape painter and forerunner of Impressionism, Daubigny was no stranger to water!
After almost 4 hours in summery weather, we took a well-deserved lunch break at around 1pm in a picnic area on the banks of the river Oise. The afternoon was devoted to a 2-hour walk in the Garennes woods in the commune of Méry-sur-Oise, before returning to the station.

A cultural itinerary combined with a stroll along the banks of the Oise and in the forest: blue sky, yellow straw fields, dark red village roofs, green water of the Oise, green forest: van Gogh seemed to have deployed his most beautiful palette of colors for us!

Led by Patrick, 18km, 13 participants

Depart Mortcerf station along a narrow path to join the GR 1.
Then we cross the Crécy forest to reach the Villeneuve de Comte Obelisk, erected in 1735.

At 12:30 pm, a picnic break in the forest ends with Michel’s traditional mirabelle plum.

After a picnic lunch, we set off across the fields on dirt tracks towards Marles en Brie to catch the train to Gare de l’Est.

Hosted by Monique, 21 km

A day to discover Pontoise, a charming city of art and history, and the French Vexin region, of which Pontoise is the historic capital.

Another pleasant day spent outdoors in clement weather: no thunderstorms as forecast, and not too hot despite the season.

Led by Patrick, 18 km, 18 participants

We set off from Crécy la Chapelle, a small village that was once a fortified castle.

We walk along the Quai des Tanneries, then take the Chemin du Grand Morin to arrive in Dammartin sur Tigeaux.

We have a picnic in the town hall park, with the usual glass of Mirabelle at the end of the meal.

We finish with 5 km through fields and streams to arrive at Mortcerf station, heading for Gare de l’Est.

We close the walk with a pilgrim’s drink.

Led by Blandine, 21 km, 20 participants

After an early start from Antony station to give participants time to vote, we took the coulée verte to the Verrières forest.

A fine forest crossing before a beautiful descent to Igny and the Bièvre river, which we followed along the way, passing through the towns of Bièvres, Vauhallan and Jouy en Josas.

Arriving at the Loges en Josas equestrian center, we head up through the Versailles forest to reach the Chantiers station.

It was a great day enjoyed by all, with beautiful scenery along the way.

Led by Patrick, 18 km, 13 participants

Departing from Meaux station, we’re off without delay to visit Saint Etienne de Meaux cathedral, the 2nd most important cathedral after Sens in the Middle Ages.
We then walked to the banks of the Marne in the intermittent rain.
Around midday, taking advantage of a lull in the weather, we had our ever-so-friendly lunch break, sharing wine, chocolate and mirabelle plums
of course!
A short stop in Bouleurs on a café terrace, then on to Crécy-la-Chapelle for a drink before catching the train back to Paris.
A pleasant day of fun and good humor.

Led by Blandine, 21 km, 24 participants

We set off from Les Essarts le Roi station, following a path to the Hollande ponds.

Walk around the paths around the ponds.

Lunchtime picnic in a pleasant spot around a very large table big enough to accommodate us all.

Led by Régis, 18 km, 19 participants

As soon as we set off, we started on the “Chemin du raidillon”, which speaks for itself! We pick up the GR1 through woods and forest, stopping at around 10:30 for a “banana break”.
We continue on to the village of Vernouillet, where we visit the church of Saint-Etienne and have a snack on the steps of the town hall.
Continuing on, we cross the Seine to the village of Triel-sur-Seine. We visit the church and take our group photo in front of a sculpture of Saint-Martin.
Following the Seine, we arrive at the Vaux-sur-Seine station, where the rain is starting to fall.
A beautiful day that delighted us all.

Hosted by Albert, 19.5 km, 28 participants

From the Conflans-Sainte-Honorine station, we make our way up to Éragny along quiet streets and well-maintained paths, in complete safety…

Arriving on the banks of the Oise, we follow its last major loop, still on footpaths, for around 8 km, before its confluence with the Seine.

Halfway there’s a lunch break, then we set off again, accompanied by a little rain, intermittently, for almost an hour.

After the village of Neuville-sur-Oise, we return to the river Oise and Conflans-Sainte-Honorine: the Capital of the Batellerie, with its barges and its chapel-boat “Je Sers”, where a short guided tour is offered…

We finish with a tour of old Conflans, with its narrow streets, Saint-Maclou church, château and Musée de la Batellerie.

A very good day enjoyed by the whole group…

Led by Régis, 18 km, 21 participants

Leaving Breuillet station, we immediately set off on a steep ascent.
We follow the GR 1 before crossing and taking up a section of the Camino de Santiago, which takes us to Saint Sulpice de Favière, where some of us are blessed by the parish priest.

During the lunch break at 12:30, we make a short, friendly video to send to our pilgrim friends on the Way of St. James in Portugal.

We resumed our journey through fields and forests, passing a large estate in Souzy-la-Briche, which for the occasion was the setting for a summit meeting! After a downhill finish, we made our way back to Breuillet station and got back on the train. A wonderful day spent together.

Hosted by Blandine

From Versailles Chantiers station, we cross the forest into the Bièvre valley.
We then climb back up to Les Loges en Josas and head for the Montbron ponds. Lunch break by a pond.
We leave Versailles Chantiers station, crossing the forest that leads us into the Bièvre valley.
We then climb back up to Les Loges en Josas and head for the Montbron ponds. Lunch break by a pond.

In the early afternoon we climb up to the Saclay plateau, skirting the Viltain golf course and several farms.

We then descended along a forest path that skirted the Essonne and took us to Gif sur Yvette, where we passed through a number of parks before reaching the RER B station. It was a fine day, with just a little rain in the afternoon.

Hosted by Patrick and Lydie

Due to the impassable roads from Meaux, a plan B walk around Mennecy was put in place.
The train was delayed for too long, forcing us to set up a plan C.
In the end, we walked along the Seine from Corbeil-Essonne to Juvisy for around 15 km, in good spirits.

Hosted by Blandine

Our route starts by crossing the Parc de Saint Cloud, then the Escadrille Lafayette memorial. We pass through Garches and Vaucresson to enter the Malmaison forest. Picnic by the Saint Cucufa pond.

We then continue on the GR to the Parc de la Jonchère in Bougival, from where we can admire a beautiful view of the surrounding Seine valley. We then descend to reach the bridge that takes us across the river to Croissy sur Seine.
We follow the Seine for over 2 km before reaching the Chatou Croissy station.

It was a pleasant day. Contrary to forecasts, it was spared from sleet, with just a little light rain at the end of the day.

Hosted by Monique

A lovely, varied walk: the first third in a beautiful forest, then rocks reminiscent of those at Fontainebleau, a very beautiful plain, large sandy basins and a finish in the old town of Nemours.

The threatening rain spared us.

And, as usual, a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Hosted by Blandine – 28 participants

We were lucky enough to be walking in bright sunshine that day.
After a good climb and a short break at the Domaine de la Cour Rolland, we passed through woods overlooking the Bièvre valley.
These woods, despite some of them having chilling names (Bois de l’Homme mort, Bois du Loup Pendu), turned out to be very pretty, with a variety of plant species.
Picnic stop at the Domaine de Montéclin.
We then move on to the Verrières forest and Chatenay Malabry, finishing at the Parc de Sceaux.