Wednesday 20 October from Moulin Galant to Ballancourt

The paper factory on the Essonne at Echarcon

Dear hikers,

 

Since it seems that there are no trains going to Moulin Galant tomorrow, I've decided to put Plan B into action and to take a tour of "Boulogne des Années Trente." There is a concentration of very interesting 1930's buildings, both private and public mostly in the northeast section of Boulogne, designed by Corbusier and Mallet-Stevens among others. On our way we will pass through the Jardin des Poetes and the Jardins des Serres d'Auteuil. At the end of the walk, those who wish can visit the 1930's Museum, le Musée des Années Trente. 

 

We will meet at 10:00 at the outside the metro stop "Porte d'Auteuil", line 10, sortie number 1, towards Rolland Garros and the Parc des Princes.

 

We will return from metro stop Marcel Sembat, line 9.

 

Bring a picnic lunch and be prepared for rain.

 

A demain!!

Mary Lynne


Dear Hikers,

On Wednesday, October 20, Mary Lynne will lead us on a walk along the Essonne River from Moulin Galant to Ballancourt, about 14 km on mostly flat terrain. Along this section of the Essonne there are many lakes and marshes with flora and fauna that the Department of the Essonne is trying to preserve. In fact, these wetlands are some of the best preserved in all of the Ile de France.  

Considering that there is a possibility that the rail strike will be prolonged until next Wednesday and that there is only one train per hour going to our destination, we have prepared a Plan B which would be accessible by the Metro. So it’s probably best to wait until Tuesday to purchase your tickets and check your in-boxes for information about an eventual change of plans.

Departure: RER D4, train BIPE, direction Malesherbes, leaving Chatelet les Halles at 9:37 and Gare de Lyon at 9:41, arriving at Moulin Galant, zone 5, at 10:25. A Mobilis ticket is usually less expensive than two one-way tickets for those living outside of Paris. We’ll meet downstairs on the quai so as to be able to get on the last car. Mary Lynne will board at the Gare de Lyon.

Our return will be from Ballancourt, zone 6, at 15:47, or at 16:47 for those who chose to do an extension to see the Chateau de la Saussay.

Bring the usual picnic lunch, rain protection, sturdy waterproof shoes and good humour. It is a good idea if you give Mary Lynne your cell phone number, just in case…

mlfich@yahoo.com

06 70 88 18 59

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