Hiking Guide - Val d'Oise & French Vexin Regional Natural Park, the most Coffee table hikes | Glénat

40 nature trails for all levels await you just outside Paris, where you can discover the rich natural, built, historical and cultural heritage of the Val-d'Oise region and the French Vexin Regional Natural Park.

Val-d'Oise offers a haven of well-being and tranquility just steps (and train stations) away from the hustle and bustle of the capital. The countryside and villages you'll find there inspired famous Impressionists like Vincent van Gogh and Camille Pissarro and served as homes or vacation spots for renowned actors and singers, including Jean Gabin and Sarah Bernhardt.
The routes offered in the heart of this department and the PNR of the French Vexin are for all levels, with 3 scales of difficulty (walker-walker-hiker) and give pride of place to the varied natural landscapes of this still little-known territory made up of hillsides, valleys, forests, large plateaus and plains, passing through its numerous marshes, rivers and streams. The built and religious heritage is not left out with, among others, passages through the Royaumont Abbey, through the numerous castles including that of Ecouen, through the Julius Caesar causeway or even the covered alleys.
Small villages, mills and sheepfolds full of charm, historic estates, churches, troglodyte caves, not forgetting the many outdoor activities that can also enhance your hikes.