Wednesday 28 November, two forest walks

Again this week two hikes have been proposed, a longer one with Judy C. and a shorter one with Dominique R. Might we be blessed with sun at last? In any case, enjoy the fresh air and good company.

The château at Maisons Lafitte

First option: Maisons Laffitte and the Foret de Saint Germain

This week we will walk mainly in the Forêt de Saint Germain, about 17km, almost entirely on the level from Maisons Laffitte before returning to the same station. We will pass the pavillon de la Muette (no longer in use) an old hunting lodge built for Louis XV in 1775 on the ruins of a 16th century château which had belonged to Francois I. Towards the end of the walk we will come to the impressive château de Maisons built by Mansart over a period of more than 20 years and completed in 1651 for the Longueil family.

Travel Arrangements

I will drive so will see you at the front entrance of Maisons Laffitte station (place de la Liberation )

Take RER A  train UBOS from Chatelet Les Halles at 9.31 arriving at Maisons Laffitte 9.53 (zone 4). The train stops at Auber 9.33, Etoile 9.36, La Defense 9.41.

There are many trains around this time and they do not always run exactly to time so if you think you are on another train call me and we will wait for you. The trains run very frequently back to Paris in the afternoon

See you Wednesday with appropriate footwear, warm and waterproof clothes, and lunch.

Judy Choat

mobile number 06 79 48 38 81

The Vallée aux Loups in November

Second option: From the Vallée aux Loups to to the Bois de Verrières

This will be a walk of nearly 10 km with some hills, nothing difficult except for one short steep descent. We'll walk mostly through Chatenay-Malabry (the woods) then through Verrières le Buisson, following the Vallée de la Bievre to Amblainvilliers. There we'll take the bus 294 for return to the Gare de Robinson. 

Half an hour before ending the walk we'll pass near the Gare d'Igny (zone 4) so you can take the line RER C if you prefer it for your return.

Travel Arrangements

Departure from Châtelet Les Halles at 9.35 RER B train SPAC, direction Robinson. Arrival at Robinson (zone 3) at 10.01. The same train leaves Denfert Rochereau at 9.43. Be there earlier.

Buy RER ticket + a metro ticket for a bus (or Mobilis zone 4 if it's better for you). At the gare de Robinson walk to the head of the train then to the right and take the exit avenue Jules Guesde. l'll be at the top of the stairs.

Return from Robinson to Paris every 15 minutes.

Bring appropriate clothes and shoes, a picnic lunch and don't forget your sticks.

See you on Wednesday!
Dominique
06 33 23 07 31
dominika.raveau@gmail.com