Wednesday 16 September: Three churches in the Essonne

View of Breux Jouy

Distance: 16km
Terrain: 3 steepish climbs **NO BAIL-OUT OPTION**

This week's walk in the lovely Essonne takes in three interesting churches and a fox! From Breuillet Village we climb up the hill to the Porte des Bourdeaux and Saint Yon church and then follow the path to the village of Boissy sous Saint Yon where we will visit the Saint Thomas Becket church. 

As the name implies this church was associated with Thomas Becket when he fled to France after quarrelling with King Henry II of England. After his infamous murder in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170 he was canonised and his tomb became one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in Christendom.

We then move on to Saint Sulpice where we will have our lunch next to the church. After lunch we gently follow the Renarde (fox) stream to the lovely village of Souzy la Briche. Unfortunately we can't visit the charming château which is for Presidential use only!! From Souzy we climb up the hill and finally to Saint Cheron RER. For those who want a slightly longer walk we can continue from Saint Cheron back to Breuillet Village along the l'Orge river (4km).

Getting there:
09.17 Gare d'Austerlitz RER C (direction Dourdan) DEBO
10.07 Breuillet Village zone 5.

Return:
Saint Cheron: trains leave at '17 and '47 mins each hour
Breuillet Village: trains leave at '22 and '52 mins each hour

Since we will be visiting so many churches I'm sure that the Almighty will ensure good weather, but just in case come prepared!!

Best Regards,
Stuart

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The village church of Saint Sulpice de Favières