Wednesday 15 February at Etampes

The Tour Guinette at Etampes

This coming Wednesday 15 February Stuart Ellis will lead us on a 20km country and village walk in the Essonne. It will be possibile to leave the walk after 10km. It’s a great itinerary. Here is Stuart’s info.

Part 1: Etréchy to Etampes along the valley of the Juine river (10 km):

The route takes us through the pretty town of Etréchy and then a short (but steep) climb to the Butte Saint Martin. The walk is mainly through and along the edges of oak forests, passing through several charming Essonne villages and farms before descending to Etampes. We shall lunch in the shadow of the 12th century Tour Guinette where there is a good panoramic view over Etampes. Etampes RER station is right below the Tour Guinette for those who want to return to Paris after lunch.

Part 2: Circuit of Etampes (10 km):

The route takes us into the countryside behind and overlooking Etampes before descending to the really lovely Chalouette river which we follow back into Etampes. We then trace a route through historic Etampes which takes in the three medieval churches, including St Martin with its leaning tower, and the market square!

Trains

Outbound:

9.32 Gare d'Austerlitz RER C (ELBA), direction St. Martin d'Etampes (zone 1-5)

This train leaves Javel at 9.14 ;  St. Michel-Notre Dame at 9.28; and Bibliotheque F. Mitterand at 9:35
and arrives 10.23 at Etréchy

Return:

16.30 Etampes
17.28 Gare d'Austerlitz
**trains every 30 minutes**

Hopefully the weather will be dry and sunny but—as usual—come prepared!

Contact me if you need more info.

Mobile number: 06 19 85 25 56

Best Regards,
Stuart Ellis

The Leaning Tower of St Martin d'Etampes