Riverside path along the Seine – Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte loop from Melun

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Riverside path along the Seine – Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte loop from Melun

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Riverside path along the Seine – Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte loop from Melun

07:28

28.7km

180m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Réserve de biosphère de Fontainebleau et du Gâtinais

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.16 km

View of the Seine and the Collégiale Notre Dame

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This bridge offers a breathtaking view of the Seine and the Collegiate Church of Notre Dame. Listed as a Historic Monument, it was founded by King Robert the Pious. It …

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1.29 km

prison

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The prison was built on the site of the former Hotel Dieu, a pilgrim house, from 1803-11. What is striking is the fact that the prison walls come very close to the collegiate church and almost enclose the church.

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1.29 km

Collegiate Church of Notre-Dame de Melun

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The church was built in Romanesque style from 1031 onwards. This includes the two towers, the transept and the nave. From the 12th century onwards, the choir was added in …

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1.41 km

Riverside path along the Seine

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The riverside path on the Ile Saint Etienne is very picturesque, but unfortunately quite short. There are longer paths on the opposite side, the Promenade de Vaux.

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1.64 km

Bookstalls on the Seine Bridge

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Beautiful "bookstores", similar to those in Paris, attached to the bridge railing, which create a special flair.

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1.68 km

View of the Seine

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From the bridge you have a beautiful view of the Seine and there are various photo opportunities.

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2.00 km

La Fontaine Saint-Jean

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The fountain "La Fontaine Saint-Jean" was built in 1864 thanks to donations from Henri Lainville. The design comes from Baptiste Klagmann, a sculptor and goldsmith.

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7.81 km

Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

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Created by three different artists, the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is a majestic building that served as inspiration for the Palace of Versailles in particular. Brought together by Nicolas Fouquet, that …

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28.7 km

End point

Train Station

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