Tour of the Marne and the Two Morin Rivers (Seine-et-Marne)

Hiking starting from Meaux

Starting from Meaux, an episcopal city famous for its cathedral and its Brie cheese, the trail first follows the meanders of the Marne towards Changis-sur-Marne and La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, the historical capital of millstone which exported its stones worldwide. Deepening into the Petit Morin valley towards Sablonnières and Bellot, hikers discover a bucolic nature composed of wet meadows, dense undergrowth, and small stone bridges. The rural heritage is showcased through ancient abbeys and the fortified farms of Meilleray and Lescherolles, before reaching La Ferté-Gaucher, a key stop on the Grand Morin. The route then winds towards Coulommiers, a city of water and history, where the canals recall the past importance of river trade. Crossing the "Venice of Brie" in Crécy-la-Chapelle, hikers can admire the collegiate churches and mills that inspired so many landscape painters.

The territory of Brie and the Two Morins, in the heart of Seine-et-Marne, displays a landscape of fertile plateaus carved by the green valleys of the Grand and Petit Morin. This land of water and millstones is marked by a deep rural history, where fortified farms with imposing gateways bear witness to a prosperous and defensive agricultural past. Heritage is expressed with nobility, from the medieval city of Coulommiers, famous for its characterful cheese, to the Merovingian crypts of Jouarre, true jewels of early Christian art. The generous and preserved nature offers remarkable biodiversity along the lively rivers where many flour and paper mills are still reflected. Between beech forests and cider apple orchards, hikers travel along bucolic paths connecting charming villages like Saint-Cyr-sur-Morin, dear to the writer Pierre Mac Orlan.

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Distance: 204km, Max altitude: 203m, Min altitude: 45m, Total ascent: 2629m

Jouy-sur-Morin: Bed and Breakfast at Anne-Catherine's, +33 6 17 05 86 40, Email.
The house is located in the center of Jouy-sur-Morin. We offer: three double rooms on the 1st floor, where the shared bathroom for guests is also located, one small single room on the ground floor, and three additional floor mattresses. We have a total capacity of 10 people. Pets are not allowed.

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It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring the FFRandonnée topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.

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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson Path, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane Way, GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.