Hiking
in BLENEAU

Le circuit Jeanne d'Arc

Marked hike No. 31. Joan of Arc in Puisaye! An event for this region widely exploited by lords, counts and their suites. The one called the Maid crossed the Loing in February 1429 to join Gien and King Charles VII in Chinon. Follow in his footsteps and discover part of the history of this region.

Route details

pedestrian

Description

The Jardins d’eau car park serves as the starting and ending point for this hike.

(D/A) With your back to the building housing the toilets, go opposite. Do not cross the river arms, but head towards Avenue Jean Jaurès. Cross it with caution.
In front of the stele, turn left, cross the Loing. Immediately take Rue du Loing on the right.

(1) At the entrance to the square on the right, continue straight on for around fifty meters then turn left onto Rue des Chapelles. At Rue de Saint-Cartaud, a slight left/right leads to a path. Climb it and arrive in front of the Rigole de Saint-Privé.

(2) Turn right. Cross the Rue des Chapelles at the Pont de Saint-Jacques to continue on the path along the channel which is on the left.

(3) Turn left and describe a large curve, always following the route of this channel to go around the Étang du Coudray.

(4) Turn left taking the Pont du Palais. Rue du Palais is partly tarmac, follow it straight on, leaving the Coudray estate on the right. The stabilized path which follows is a private part, it runs along a wood located on the right and ends on the Pont du Crot à l'Âne.

(5) Continue by turning right up the Rigole de Saint-Privé; it will remain on the right hand side until the road. Pass under the Château du Coudray and the wash house. Arrive at the Palais Bridge.

(4) Take the road on the left. Cross the Palais then the Merlin and continue, always remaining on this small tarmac road.

(6) At the crossroads, turn left and immediately after, turn left again. Shortly after the sewage treatment plant, after the large curve, go right onto a path which runs alongside a hedge. At the end, a passage allows you to cross to enter a green space. Walk along the Loing to the square and the playground. Join Rue du Loing.

(1) Turn left. At Avenue Jean Jaurès, cross this busy avenue with caution. Head opposite into Rue de l'Épalu. Pass the motorhome area. In front of the building, turn left, cross over the bridge. Leave the fish ladder on the left. In the path, go left, then cross two arms of the river on the bridges. At the exit, turn right to reach the car park (D/A).
DifficultyEasyDuration01h27Elevation21 mDistance5,9 km
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