Climber on a sandstone boulder near Larchant

Local guide · Larchant & surroundings

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Memories for young and old

Thrills~10 km

Tree climbing in Nemours

A course through the trees with rope bridges and zip lines: thrills guaranteed in the heart of nature.

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Zip line

Glide above the trees, often included in adventure parks.

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Mountain biking

Ride the permitted forest tracks at your own pace.

Sport & adventure~10 km

Canoeing

A gentle paddle on the Loing, arranged through a local rental operator.

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Archery

Focus and precision, as an introduction or through a club.

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Orienteering

Map and compass in hand, the Fontainebleau forest is perfectly suited to the exercise.

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Larchant multisports ground

A multisports pitch in the village to play ball games and burn energy with family or friends.

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Hiking around Larchant

Loops between the village, the rocks and the marsh, starting right from the garden gate.

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Bird watching

Eurasian jays, woodpeckers, whinchats: binoculars at the ready, right from the garden.

Slow down

Take your time

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Breathing beneath the pines

A quiet pause to breathe and find your own rhythm, seated in the garden or at the forest edge.

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Listen to the forest

Sit for a moment and let the sounds of the forest take centre stage: leaves, wind and birds.

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A rest in the shade

A proper moment of rest on a blanket in the garden or on the terrace, with nothing to accomplish.

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A few steps on the sand

Feel the forest sand beneath your feet, slowly and attentively, without trying to go far.

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Adrenaline and laughter

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Paintball in Larchant

A team match to let off steam with friends, arranged through a paintball venue in the area.

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Laser tag

Fast, strategic games, ideal on a rainy day or for a birthday party.

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Battle archery

A mix of archery and paintball, played with foam-tipped arrows.

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Escape game

An hour to solve puzzles as a team and make it out in time.

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Sumo wrestling

Inflatable suits and guaranteed laughter, perfect for a group event.

Sport & adventure~10 km

Kayaking

Paddle along the river through the Loing valley.

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Padel

The fast-rising racquet sport, played in doubles and full of camaraderie.

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Dame Jouanne

The highest rock in the massif and a legendary spot for both walking and bouldering.

Water~15 km17 – 23 €

Indoor surfing in Buthiers

An artificial wave to learn or improve, near the leisure centre.

Right by the lodges

Larchant within walking distance

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Tennis in Larchant

The village tennis court, ready for a few rallies during your stay.

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Tour du Golfe

A walk around the sandy, rocky landscapes near the village.

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Larchant marsh

A wetland rich in birdlife, best observed in silence.

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Nature photography

Low morning light, deer, sculpted rocks: a playground for photographers.

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Picnic

A blanket on the white sand, in the shade of the pines.

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Forest walk

The gate at the end of the garden opens straight onto the forest.

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Saint-Mathurin Basilica

The imposing Gothic church overlooking the village of Larchant.

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Guided marsh tours

Discover the flora and fauna of the marsh with a guide, on selected dates.

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Trail game

Riddles and markers to follow through the forest, either set up yourself or via an existing course.

Heritage & history

Châteaux, museums and characterful towns

CultureAchères-la-Forêt3 – 10 €

Chomo’s Village of Preludian Art

In the forest at Achères-la-Forêt, discover Chomo’s outsider art: the Refuge, the Church of the Poor and the Sanctuary of the Burnt Woods, made from reclaimed materials. Visits are offered on selected weekends from April to October; check the dates before travelling.

Culture~10 km4 – 6 €

Nemours Museum of Prehistory

The departmental museum devoted to the prehistory of the Île-de-France region.

Culture~10 km

Nemours Château-Museum

A medieval castle on the banks of the Loing, right in the centre of Nemours.

Culture~19 km

Heritage visits

Villages, the château de Fontainebleau, Barbizon: history is everywhere around here.

Culture~19 km13 – 17 €

Château de Fontainebleau

Eight centuries of French history, from kings to emperors, in a UNESCO-listed palace.

Culture~20 km

Barbizon, the painters' village

The village where Corot, Millet and Rousseau invented open-air painting, on the edge of the forest.

Culture~35 km

Provins, medieval city

Ramparts, the Tour César and falconry shows in a UNESCO-listed medieval city.

Culture~25 km6 – 8 €

Château de Blandy-les-Tours

A restored medieval fortress, with its towers and inner courtyard, in the heart of the Brie region.

Culture~30 km13,50 – 18 €

Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

The masterpiece by Le Vau, Le Brun and Le Nôtre that inspired Versailles, with its French-style gardens.

Free

Enjoy without spending

Nature~15 km

Gorges d’Apremont

A sandstone gorge carved by ancient torrents: a jumble of boulders, rock ledges and hiking loops in the forest, minutes from Barbizon.

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Forest bathing

Walk slowly, listen, breathe: the Japanese practice of forest bathing fits perfectly with the pines and trails at the end of the garden.

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Stargazing

Far from city lights, night turns the garden and clearings into an improvised observatory for the moon and shooting stars.

Culture~12 km

Moret-sur-Loing, Sisley’s town

Fortified gates, medieval houses and a bridge over the Loing: the village painted by Sisley, about twenty minutes by car.

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Climbing / bouldering in Larchant

The sandstone boulders of Larchant are known to climbers the world over. A crash pad is essential.

Sport & adventure~15 km

Climbing in the Fontainebleau forest

Thousands of boulders scattered across the massif: Franchard, Apremont, Trois Pignons…

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Hiking

Marked trails through sand, pines and sandstone outcrops, starting right from the lodges.

Sport & adventure~10 km

La Scandibérique (EuroVelo 3)

The European cycle route linking Trondheim to Santiago de Compostela passes through Nemours along the Loing canal: a riverside greenway, reachable by bike from the lodges.

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GR 13, from the Gâtinais to the Morvan

The GR 13 long-distance trail links Fontainebleau to Bourbon-Lancy over 423 km and crosses Larchant at the foot of the Saint-Mathurin basilica, marked in white and red. Lovely loops can be improvised towards Dame Jouanne, the marsh and the Commanderie forest.

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