Statue of the Virgin Mary – Esclimont Castle loop from Ablis

Statue of the Virgin Mary – Esclimont Castle loop from Ablis

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Statue of the Virgin Mary – Esclimont Castle loop from Ablis

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43.6km

270m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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582 m

Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul Church of Ablis

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The church depended on the Abbey of Josaphat.
The presence of a trefoil cross engraved on stone testifies to a pilgrimage to Tours, where the tomb of Saint-Martin is located and, beyond, to Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle.

source: patrimoine-religieux.fr/eglises_edifices/78-Yvelines/78003-Ablis/152254-EgliseSaint-Pierre-Saint-Paul

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6.18 km

Statue of the Virgin Mary

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Pretty little stone shelter with statue of the Virgin Mary.

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13.4 km

Sauvage Zoological Reserve

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Zoological park opened in 1973, but closed to the public since 2017 due to problems with health and safety standards. However, you can still sometimes see flamingos through the gate, or even if you are lucky, antelopes or wallabies.

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22.2 km

Saint-Germain Church of Hanches

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The Saint-Germain church was built, or rebuilt, in the 11th century by the monks of the Trinity Monastery of Seincourt, today Saint-Thomas d'Eperon Priory, then located on the territory of …

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22.8 km

Domaine de Marville

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I don't know what this building used to be, but there is no doubt that it must have been of importance because of its imposing stature.

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35.3 km

Saint Martin's Church

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The church of Bleury, dedicated to Saint Martin, probably dates from the end of the Middle Ages. It was remodeled and enlarged in the 16th century by the addition of …

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