The best MTB trails around La Motte-Tilly

Hello or good evening, This hike should not be attempted under any circumstances! The route is impassable: It crosses fields and private property. Furthermore, the beautiful old lock looks more like a brand-new lock. I say "looks like" because it's impossible to get close to it; everything is ugly fenced for a long distance. And as for the paths that are actually field edges, I didn't count the number of hunters' lodges. I felt like I was in an American horror movie set in the heart of Cajun territory; there was even a live pigeon in a trap to serve as bait for... What? A fox, maybe? I also didn't count the astounding number of cut trees and debris on the verges!

Follow the left bank from the centre of Nogent to the Bernière lock and Marnay (be careful, sometimes flooded in winter... but small parallel road towards the Bernière farm and path to Marnay along the railway line)

Possibility by mountain bike or gravel to follow the canal between Port-Montain and Crancey (crossing Nogent-sur-Seine) and join the cycle path which leads to the lakes of the Orient forest

Pretty town with everything you need to sleep or eat.

The Parc du Souvenir in Nogent-sur-Seine is located in front of the town hall of Nogent-sur-Seine, a charming town in Aube. The park includes a memorial to the soldiers who fell at Verdun, a famous battle of the First World War, as well as a sculpture by Paul Dubois, a renowned artist born in Nogent-sur-Seine. You can also enjoy the view of the Seine and the old mills dating from the beginning of the 20th century. The park is open all year round and is free. It is a place to discover the history and culture of Nogent-sur-Seine.

The Parc du Souvenir in Nogent-sur-Seine is located in front of the town hall of Nogent-sur-Seine, a charming town in the Aube department of France. The park includes a memorial to the soldiers who fell at Verdun, a famous battle of the First World War, as well as a sculpture by Paul Dubois, a renowned artist born in Nogent-sur-Seine. You can also enjoy the view of the Seine and the old mills dating from the beginning of the 20th century. The park is open all year round and is free. It is a place to relax and discover the history and culture of Nogent-sur-Seine.

The Saint-Aubin Church in Saint-Aubin is a Romanesque church which dates from the 11th century. You can admire the architecture of the church, which has been modified over the centuries, and see the remarkable tombstone of a knight dating from the 13th century. From the church, you can also admire the Ardusson valley and the surrounding hills. The church is open to visitors every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Paraclete Abbey was founded by the famous medieval lovers and scholars, Pierre Abélard and Héloïse, in the 12th century. You can explore the remains of the abbey's buildings, such as the 17th century abbot's house, the 16th and 17th century monks' cellar, and the 19th century chapel. You will also be able to see the obelisk which marks the place where Abelard and Héloïse were buried. The abbey is open from July 15 to August 29, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The entrance price is 5 euros per person. The abbey is set in a picturesque valley surrounded by woods and fields, and you can admire views of the countryside as you walk along the paths.