Distance: 8 km
Duration (average) : 2:00
Elevation: 70 m D +
Departure: Rugles (rue Notre-Dame, RV park)
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This walk, on either side of the Risle, explores the industrial history of Rugles in the past. After having skirted the industrial zone of the paper mill and the old fulling mills, you cross the hamlet of Herponcey, its chapel, its washhouse and its castles. The return is via the rue des forges, an old avenue where a multitude of blacksmith workshops gathered.
Your itinerary
Rugles (rue Notre-Dame, RV park)
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Step 1
Go to the church in rue Notre-Dame. At the crossroads near the Post Office, turn left and take the ruelle de l'Aumône going up to the right. Continue in rue Alfred Saussaye to the end of the street. Go up the rue du Docteur Raymond Astic to the left. At the end of the street, go left towards the roundabout. Take the opposite towards Bourth.
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Step 2
Take the path to the right before the stadium and continue on this path to Plessis. Cross the road and go straight ahead. At the crossroads, turn right to go down towards the factory. At the corner of the Eurofoil factory, go opposite towards Herponcey. Descend into the valley, passing in front of the Vicaire mill. Cross the Risle. Pass in front of the wash house to arrive at the Herponcey chapel. Continue on the road.
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Step 3
Take the path on the right before the farm buildings. The Herponcey castle stands proudly above the path. Walk overhanging the Risle to reach the hamlet of Montigny. Continue opposite to join the road leading to L'Aigle. Carefully cross the departmental road 830 and take the rue des Forges, which you follow to the end. Turn right into rue Aristide Briand. Take the lane after the church square and cross the footbridge to the right to return to the starting point.
