Two hikes for April 29 and a visit on May 4

Dear Hikers,

Our two options for April 29 are:  20 km in the Val d'Oise department with Daniel Robinot and a shorter walk on Ile de la Jatte and the Parc Becon with Marcel. Then, on Monday, May 4, Marcel's friend, Serge Leger, will lead a walk on the Ile St. Louis.

Daniel's info:

This week, we leave for the Val d'Oise. This 20 km loop through the woods and countryside, will start from Valmondois to lead us to Nesle la Vallée, then back to Valmomdois via Auvers sur Oise , a town of painters, to arrive in Valmondois to take the train to Paris .
300 m drop , the trails should not be too muddy.

Departure : Gare du Nord (Surface) - Train POVA at 9:00, direction Persan-Beaumont
To: Valmondois at 9:46 where I shall meet you

Back to Paris from Valmondois , many trains .

Do not forget your picnic , drink and good humor .
See you soon.
Daniel
06.10.85.47.67

Amis randonneurs,

Cette semaine, nous partons pour le Val nd'Oise. Cette boucle de 20 km environ à travers bois et campagne, partira de Valmondois pour nous mener jusqu'à Nesle la Vallée, puis retour par Auvers sur Oise, ville des peintres, et arrivée à Valmondois pour reprendre le train vers Paris.
Environ 300 m de dénivelée, le terrain ne devrait pas être trop gras.

Départ : Gare du Nord (Surface) - Train POVA à 9h00
Arrivée : Valmondois à 9h46 où je vous retrouverai

Retour pour Paris depuis Valmondois, nombreux trains.

N'oubliez pas votre piquenique, la boisson et votre bonne humeur.

A bientôt
Daniel
06.10.85.47.67

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Marcel's info:

     L’ile de la Jatte et le Parc de Bécon

 

     Mercredi 29 Avril, je vous proposons de nous balader pendant environ 3 heures dans l’ile de la Jatte, rendue célèbre par Seurat, et d’autres peintres impressionnistes.

Marcel proposes a three hour walk on the Île de la Jatte, rendered famous by Seurat and other Impressionist painters.

        Rendez-vous: 10h30 précises, à la  sortie du métro Pont de Neuilly (ligne 1-sortie no 1, rue  du château)

 

Nous suivrons le fil de la Seine, et ferons le tour de cette ile magnifique, avant de nous diriger vers le parc de  Bécon,où nous pourrons admirer 2 pavillons construits pour l’exposition universelle de 1878 au Champ de Mars,et récupérés par le prince Stirbey:le pavillon des Indes avec ses bulbes dorés,et le pavillon Suèdois-Norvègien en pin rouge de Norvège,transformé en petit musée(Carpeaux,Roybet,etc..)que nous visiterons(rassurez-vous,c’est gratuit,et c’est court). 

We will walk along the Seine and explore this magnificent island before heading to the Parc de Becon where we can admire two buildings constructed for the Universal Exhibition of 1878 on the Champs de Mars: the Indian Pavillon with its golden domes and the Swedish-Norwegian Pavillon made with Norwegian red pine, and now transformed into a little museum. The visit is free and our visit will be short.

 

Pique-nique (éventuellement à couvert) dans le parc de Bécon. You will need a picnic lunch.

 

Retour vers le métro”Pont de Neuilly” avec (time and weather permitting) possibilité d’extension pour jeter un coup d’oeil à la fondation Louis Vuitton dans le bois de Boulogne.

We will return to the Metro Pont de Neuilly. Time and weather permitting, we could make a side trip into the Bois de Boulogne to see the new Louis Vuitton Museum.

 

A Mercredi,

 Amicalement,

 

Marcel Kohl

 

Portable le 29: 07 81 54 75 19

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And now for the description of Serge's visit:

Du Pont Marie à la place Maubert

 

C’est mon ami Serge Leger, l’amateur passionné de Paris et de son histoire, qui nous guidera une nouvelle fois.

 

Son programme: ”2 iles en une,Monsieur de Lauzin, l’église Saint Louis  en L’Ile, Monsieur Berthillon, jouons à la paume, le pont de l’Archevêché, la rue de Bièvres, la place Maubert”

 

Le rendez-vous est le lundi 4 mai à la sortie du métro  “PONT-MARIE”(ligne 7) à 9h30, et la fin est prévue vers 12h

 

Le prix n’a pas changé: 3 euros

 

Le restaurant is as usual “Le bon couscous”où Serge a ses habitudes et où les amis qui le désireront pourront déjeuner avec lui(et avec moi)  

 

En attendant le 4 mai, portez-vous bien, et faites de beaux rêves....

 

Amicalement

 

Marcel

 

No de portable le 4 mai: 07 81 54 75 19          

Two walks for April 22

This week two lovely spring walks are planned -- a stroll in the Parc de Sceaux with Dominique Raveau to see the cherry blossoms, and a longer walk with Bob Levy along the Bievre, with bailout points.

You need your own personal and liability insurance to walk with us.

From Domi:

Next Wednesday I invite you to admire the cherry blossoms in Parc de Sceaux.

I'll wait for you at Bourg la Reine Station (the main exit) then we'll go for a leisure walk across the Park. 

The point of the walk will be the picnic under the pink cherry trees.

It'sp going to be a sunny day, so come to enjoy and have some chat 

Departure from CHATELET LES HALLES at 10:41 Line B

Direction MASSY PALAISEAU, RER KARI

From DENFERT-ROCHEREAU the same train, 8 minutes later 

Arrival in BOURG LA REINE at 11:00

Return from CROIX DE BERNY, frequent trains to PARIS.

Looking forward to seeing you

Dominique R.

my mobile 06 33 23 07 31

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And now for Bob's info:

For Wednesday 22 Avril Bob Levy is proposing a slower walk along the River Bievre.  The walk can be as long as the walker desires as there are many GARES de RER along the Route.

We begin at the Gare de VERSAILLES CHANTIERS (SNCF and RER) one level above the tracks.  There is a large BLACK train-schedule sign hanging from the ceiling (sign no longer used) and we will meet beneath it.

From Versailles Chantiers we will walk through forest to Etang Val d'Or and then along the lovely River Bievre.  The river winds through field and forest, through the village of Buc, beneath an enormous aqueduct, and onward through horse country to Les Loges de Josas.  From there we continue through open country to Jouy en Josas, then Vauboyen.  All three villages have RER Gares on the Line 'C'.  For those who wish to continue further it is an easy and flat walk to villages Bievres and onward, in each town the RER 'C'.

The hills on this route are few, and they are gentle.  There will be NO reason to hurry and there will be rest stops at the top of each.

The approximate distances for this walk are as follows:

To Les Loges de Josas / Petit Josas:        6 kilometers.

To Jouy en Josas                                       9 kilometers.    

To Vauboyen                                            12 kilometers.

To Bievre                                                  14 kilometers.

It is recommended that each walker buy a MOBILIS for the day, ZONES #1 - 4, to allow for the most flexibility.

TRANSPORTATION: TO VERSAILLES CHANTIERS:

Plan on being at Versailles-Chantiers no later than 10:00.

From Paris Gare Montparnasse: 9:20 AM, DIRECTION PLAISIR GRIGNON, TRAIN 'GOPI', ARRIVE VERSAILLES-CHANTIERS 9:45.

From La DEFENSE:                     9:13 AM, DIRECTION VERRIERE, TRAIN 'VERI', ARRIVE VERSAILLES CHANTIERS 9:36.  Bob Levy will likely be on this train.

TRANSPORTATION: RETURN TO PARIS

RER 'C' FROM ANY OF THE VILLAGES NAMED ABOVE.   The train can be taken in either direction; Direction Versailles Chantiers or Direction Massy-Palaiseau to connect with the RER 'B'.  Mid-day these trains run avery 30 minutes.

Things to bring.

1. The usual stuff: lunch, hiking shoes, water-proof clothes.

2. A readinesss to laugh.

Bob Levy

On Day of the Walk: 06 43 45 58 33

Previous Days: 09 79 67 70 88

LEVYBOB@SBCGLOBAL.NET

two walks for April 15

The two walk options for April 15 are: 1.) a short walk with Martina and 2.) a longer one in the Foret de Fontainebleau with Laurence.  All hikers need personal accident and liability insurance.

1.) On Wednesday April 15 I am back in Paris and offer to lead a shorter walk starting in Boulogne-Billancourt.

I wait for you from 9.45 am at the end station of Metro line 10 Boulogne Pont St. Cloud.
At the terminus you go back and up the steps and then to the left steps again to exit on the street level in front of the Brasserie Jean-Baptiste where I will wait for you.

10 am we are leaving and will go to Parc Rothchild, then to the Bois de Boulogne and, after crossing the Seine, up to St. Cloud and the parc St. Cloud.  Then at 1 pm we will be back at our starting point.

As always, wear the right clothes and good walking shoes, have something to drink and a snack and be in good spirits.

See you soon,
Martina David-Ault

2.) Hike for April 15 - Forêt de Fontainebleau 

The hike will start from Bois le Roi and will end in Fontainebleau-Avon. It should be about 17k.

We will walk through the forest to Rocher St Germain, part of Rochers Cassepot and Rochers du Mont Ussy, and other smaller rock formations near Fontainebleau. 

There will be ups and downs (estimated cumulative elevation gain: 300m), boulders and narrow passages that may not agree with bad knees. 

Wear good footwear, poles are a good idea. It should be warm, carry enough water. Lunch will be around 1pm, bring snacks. 

All hikers need personal accident and liability insurance.

GETTING THERE:

-Take train Gamu from Gare de Lyon direction Montargis at 9.19, arriving at Bois le Roi at 9.50, Zone 5 (the train stops at Melun at 9:45. Departure should be from Hall 1, but check on arrival.). I will meet you at Gare de Lyon, we will sit in the last car.

-Return trains from Fontainebleau-Avon every half hour. 16.00 (arr:16.41) - 16:30 (arr:17.15)

There is a brasserie next to the train station.

If you do not have a "Passe Navigo", or benefit from any discounted fares, buy a "Mobilis 5 zones" (16.60€)

See you on Wednesday! 

Laurence

ps: Sorry, but I don't have a cell phone.

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http://idfwalks.blogspot.com

Hike for April 8, 2015

For our second April hike we will remain in the Essonne department with Francois as our leader. We fully expect to have another sunny Wednesday! It will be an easy 15 km loop from St. Cheron though woods and across fields with a few hills. We are counting on good weather because there is no shelter for our picnic. 

Getting there: RER C DEBO, direction Dourdan, leaving St. Michel Notre Dame at 9:11. (Invalides 9:07, Austerlitz 9:17, Bibilotheque F. Mitterand 9:20). We will travel together in the last train car. Arrival at 10:11.

Return: There are trains from St. Cheron every half hour. We will aim for the 15:17 or 15:47. Count on an hour for the journey back to Paris. There is a cafe near the station.

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C’est une boucle d’environ 15kms à partir de St Chéron à travers bois et champs. Parcours facile avec quelques montées et descentes.A signaler pas d’abri possible pour le pique-nique.

ALLER: prendre le RER C DEBO direction Dourdan à 9h11 à St Michel Notre Dame.(nous nous retrouvons dans le dernier wagon).Arrivée à St Chéron à 10h11.

RETOUR: un train toutes les 1/2 heures.Nous viserons 15h17 ou 15h47 .Compter 1h de trajet jusqu’à Paris.Il y a un café près de la gare de St Chéron.

See you on Wednesday,

Francois

Home. 01.4626.0016

fran.bechet@orange.fr

April 1 hike

Next week we will head south of Paris to La Ferte-Alais in the Essonne department with Judy Choat as leader.  Here is Judy's info:

An April Fool's Day Hike ! (those of you who are not fools will be equally welcome !)

This week we will walk 19 km from La Ferte Alais to Ballancourt through forest and field passing through the attractive village of Mondeville , the unusual Chateau de Saussay ( two pavillons facing each other ), a ruined chapel, and finishing with glimpses of the Essonne River.

There are two long hills and a short slightly tricky rock section which has to be climbed and scrambled down from as lunch will take place on the top of it ! Otherwise the walk is mainly flat . 

Lunch will be after 9km which is a little on the early side so we will see if we need a second  pause during the afternoon for a 5 minute breather .

We are sure to find mud so wear suitable footwear and be prepared for any kind of weather, assume the forecast will be wrong, and don't forget your lunch and plenty of water

TRAVEL

From Gare de Lyon take RER D ( train BUPE ), direction Malesherbes, at 8.39 to La Ferte Alais arriving 9.41. I shall be travelling at the back of the train; I leave it up to you whether or not you join me !!

The return journey will be from Ballancourt and the trains are hourly at 51 minutes past the hour arriving in Paris at 48 minutes past the hour . We may catch the 15.51 but it would be safest to assume we will catch the 16.51.

Both these stations are in zone 5.

All hikers are required to have personal accident and liability insurance.

See you Wednesday.

Judy

Landline    01 30 80 01 34

Mobile      06 79 48 38 81 

Hike for March 25

In Spring springs spring like springs in the parc du Morbras.
Au printemps les sources jaillissent comme des ressorts dans le parc du Morbras.
They are looking forward to seeing you.
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A  WALK  FOR  EVERYBODY
On Wednesday March 25th Daniel Perot will lead you from Sucy-Bonneuil (RER A) to the parc du Morbras and very much further.
The route and its numerous options are :
-- Extension to La Varenne-Chennevières (6 km from our departure); there we will have our lunch/picnic after a walk alongside a corniche.
-- Extension to Champigny (+ 3.5/4 km), alongside la Marne
-- Extension to Joinville (+ 3.5/4 km), alongside la Marne.
-- Extension to Vincennes RER A or métro station, (+ 5/6 km) in the bois de Vincennes.
Exit/Bailout -- The end of each stage is close to a RER A station.
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Get there -- Take RER A, at the head of the train (direction Boissy-Saint-Léger) and get off the train at Sucy-Bonneuil, last but one station.
Exit -- Place de la gare, by a flight of stairs or a lift that descends then a second one that goes up to reach the ground floor (!).
I'll wait for you outside at 10:32 am.
Your train leaves Charles-de-Gaulle/Etoile at 9:58 am, Châtelet-les-Halles, 10:04, Nation 10:10.
Sucy-Bonneuil is in zone 4. Return ticket will be depending on your trip.

To participate in any of our activities, you need personal accident and liability insurance.

Asssurance accident et prévoyance sont nécessaire pour participer dans nos activités.

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See you soon.
daniel.perot@free.fr
09 50 56 65 26.
Mobile (only the day of the walk)  06 51 22 35 16.

Hike for March 18 and announcements

Daniel Robinot will lead next Wednesday's hike. First, here are three reminders.

1. To participate in any of our activities, you need personal accident and liability insurance.

Asssurance accident et prévoyance sont nécessaire pour participer dans nos activités.

2. Visit of the medieval right bank with Serge this coming Monday, March 16

 The tour, with the theme of the Moyen Age on the right bank, will be in French, but there will be translators for those who need a translation into English. The visit will cost three euros which is a modest sum for what you will learn. 

VF: 

    La prochaine visite de mon ami, Serge Leger, ”historien de Paris”, aura lieu le lundi 16 mars.

    Il s’agit du MOYEN AGE RIVE DROITE, avec “Saint Martin des Champs, près de l’enceinte de Charles V, l’église SAINTE ELISABETH, templiers et chevaliers de SAINT JEAN, le drame de la tour du TEMPLE( Louis XVII), les Enfants Rouges, une fausse maison médiévale, la plus ancienne maison de Paris, le gardien du temps, ”si tu ne viens pas à Lagardère”, rue QUINCAMPOIX”, la tour SAINT JACQUES”.....

 

Le rendez-vous est à 9h30 devant la Gaité Lyrique 

3 square Denis Papin, Métro Réaumur Sébastopol  (ligne 4)

 

La visite se terminera vers 12h, 12h30, et les copains qui le désireront, pourront alors déjeuner avec Serge et moi dans le restaurant favori de Serge, “Au bon couscous”, rue Xavier Privat 

 

Au plaisir de vous voir

 

Marcel Kohl

 

Mon portable le 16 mars: 07 81 54 75 19

 

S.Leger prend 3 euros de gratification

 

3. Visite guidée chocolaterie Noisiel + restaurant. SAMEDI 18 AVRIL.

Suite à un désistement,  il reste une place.

Dernier délai pour l'inscription : mercredi 18 mars.

Premier inscrit, premier servi.

Contact : Daniel.

daniel.perot@free.fr

Tél. 09 50 56 65 26

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And now this week's hike announcement:

I propose you a hike around my home. About 19 km and 400 m of elevation, at a steady pace as usual.

The ground can be muddy. As usual, good shoes, adapted clothes and good mood. A small nice bistro is on arrival before taking back a bus for the station.

To come: departure from Paris-St Lazare, direct train via Poissy at 9:04 am, arrived at Mantes la Jolie at 9:41 am.
Come out side Parking of  Mantes la Ville and take the bus Lines K on the quay 22 at 9:46 am (go out quickly).
Come down to the stop "Graviers" where I will wait for you at 9:53 am. If you miss the stop, come down to the following stop and wait for me.

I will take care of ordering the sun. See you soon.

Daniel 
+336 1085 4767 

Amis randonneurs,
Cette semaine je vous propose une randonnée autour de chez moi. Environ 19 km  et 400 m de dénivelée, à un rythme soutenu comme d'habitude.

Le terrain pourra être gras. Comme d'habitude, bonnes chaussures, vêtements adaptés et bonne humeur. Petit café sympa à l'arrivée avant de reprendre un bus pour la gare.

Pour venir : Départ de Paris-St Lazare, train direct via Poissy à 9h04, arrivée à Mantes la Jolie à 9h41.
Sortir côté Parking Mantes la Ville et prendre le bus Ligne K qui part du quai 22 à 9h46 (sortir rapidement).
Descendre à l'arrêt "Graviers" où je vous attendrai à 9h53. Si vous ratez l'arrêt, descendez au suivant et attendez-moi.

Retour par le train de 15h08 ou 16h08.

je m'occupe de commander le soleil. A bientôt.

Daniel
+336 1085 4767