Emancé small bridge – Sauvage Zoological Reserve loop from Droue-sur-Drouette

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Emancé small bridge – Sauvage Zoological Reserve loop from Droue-sur-Drouette

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Emancé small bridge – Sauvage Zoological Reserve loop from Droue-sur-Drouette

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12.9km

120m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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3.97 km

Emancé small bridge

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A charming little bridge that crosses the Drouette River and provides access from the village to a beautiful forest climb. Be careful in winter, as this section can be slippery!

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6.49 km

Medieval Tower of the Château de Sauvage

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Old medieval tower that you will see while walking around the Sauvage castle.

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7.53 km

Forest Path at Château de Sauvage

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Tour the Sauvage Castle, which was previously a zoo.
With a bit of luck, you might still see the animals!

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8.37 km

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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11.8 km

La vanne des Bochets

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Attested since antiquity, hydraulic energy is used to move the tools of sawmills, tanneries, oil mills, fullers, brickyards, ... But its use often requires specific arrangements (diversion of yards, creation …

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