Marne Statues Park – Chelles dam loop from Noisy–Champs

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Marne Statues Park – Chelles dam loop from Noisy–Champs

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Marne Statues Park – Chelles dam loop from Noisy–Champs

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55.5km

280m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.02 km for 170 m

After 41.8 km for 59 m

Waypoints

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Train Station

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3.50 km

Chelles mill ruins

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On the edge of the Marne, this mill dating from 1861 was destroyed by fire in 1899. The arches have been renovated. I have attached a vintage photo of the mill before the fire. A footbridge that spans the Marne allows you to approach the ruins. Otherwise, in dry weather, the bank of the Marne also allows you to go to the arches of the mill. You can park along the quai auguste Prévost (free parking). Facing these ruins, you have the small park of the Old Mill where you can also walk. A beautiful stroll along the Marne. To have
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6.99 km

Bassin de Champfleuri

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Very very large bright body of water to rest and breathe in a large space.

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7.50 km

View of the river and the former Menier Chocolate Factory

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magnificent industrial complex of the former chocolate factory, in the 20th century, headquarters of Nestlé France. Today it is an industrial wasteland undergoing redevelopment. Absolutely worth a visit (during heritage days and by reservation), otherwise, you can cycle along the factory on both sides of the Marne.

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9.10 km

Stade d'Eaux Vives

Lake

19.6 km

Les pierres frites

Forest

37.5 km

Marne Statues Park

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The park of statues of the marl (also called "Jardin de sculptures de la Dhuys") is visible just after crossing the Dhuys footbridge connecting Dampmart to Chessy.

This garden includes about forty statues, divided into two groups: a first group where the statues are arranged on a lawn of about 80 m by 50 m, and a second group where the statues rise along a path of 200 m long, between the Marne and a field. The site is freely accessible. The statues are monumental, some reaching 4 m in height, and are carved from blocks of white limestone assembled by mortar. They mainly represent human characters, mainly female, or animals, mythical or real. Each sculpture bears the initial of the sculptor, as well as its date of creation. (Extract from "Wikipedia")

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38.9 km

Bords de Marne Trail in Montévrain

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Extreme marl edge (50 cm) pretty but a little difficult

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48.9 km

Wooden footbridge amid magnificent flora and fauna

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Pretty wooden pontoon that passes over a marsh, pretty vegetation, beautiful birds, walk to do in silence to see the animals

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49.3 km

Fosse aux Loups Trail

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Between the Allée de la Prairie and the entrance to the island of Dover, a picturesque somewhat technical forest path in the final descent that runs along the newly built access stairs

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50.4 km

Chelles dam

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Like any dam, the Chelles lock is used to regulate water floods and allow the good circulation of boats across the river, as well as to prevent flooding. The resulting water show is quite impressive, offering a superb view of the Marne.

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