The Haute-Seine Canal cycle route
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The Haute-Seine Canal cycle route
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20.2 km long, 17 of which are in the Marne department, the Haute-Seine canal cycle route passes through eight communes (Clesles, Saint-Just-Sauvage, Bagneux, Saron-sur-Aube, Marcillly-sur-Seine, Conflans-sur-Seine in the Marne department; Saint-Oulph, Crancey in the Aube department). It continues into the Aube department and forms part of the national V33 route linking Le Havre / Deauville to Troyes.
A veritable biodiversity reserve, the Seine valley is home to exceptional flora and fauna specific to wetlands. Many birds find refuge here. Piscivorous, the Common Tern and the European Kingfisher fly over the river to feed on small fish. Insectivorous, the whinchat prefers meadows. A multitude of insects (butterflies, crickets, grasshoppers, dragonflies, etc.), including the protected Swamp Copper butterfly, can be observed in these habitats. The spotted pelodyte, a nationally protected amphibian, will find refuge in the temporary pools.
Rare and protected species of flora such as British woodruff, angular garlic, gratiola officinalis and high violet thrive in the wet meadows of the Bassée.
THE MUST-HAVES
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- The houses on the Quai de Seine in Marcilly-sur-Seine
Located at the confluence of the Seine and Aube rivers, the town benefited from the development of firewood floating to Paris as early as the 15th century. These magnificent houses, built in the 16th century, bear witness to this period of prosperity.
- The guillotine locks at Saint-Just-Sauvage
They take their name from the mechanism used to open them high enough for boats to pass through. A fine testimony to the works created by the engineers of the time on this canal initiated by Napoleon 1st in the early 19th century.
- The Saracen tower at Clesles church
Built in the 12th century and rebuilt in the 16th, the church’s most striking feature is its Saracen tower, the origin of which remains a mystery to this day. Whether it was a “cheese tower” or built in exchange for the release of Seignieur Ogier, Baron of Anglure, taken prisoner by Sultan Saladin during the Third Crusades, this tower is well worth a visit to make up your own mind.
BICYCLE CARD
With the carte vélo, discover our selection of almost 50 circuits, suitable for both family leisure and sports enthusiasts!
For a green escape, by bike or mountain bike, for a short loop or a long circuit along the voie verte, the carte vélo will be your companion for all your outings!
ANI ‘ MARNE
Ani’Marne is a graphic and literary journey along two Marne bicycle routes, featuring a native Marne author, Camille Brunel, who is passionate about the animalist cause, and a well-known Marne illustrator, Emilie Vast, whose work constantly recounts the lives of animals and plants.
On the geographical boundary between nature – water that runs – and culture – water that is often channeled – you’ll discover sometimes a squirrel, sometimes a group of ants, here a deer, there a frog, a crane a stone’s throw from Lac du Der, a lizard on the retaining wall of an old SNCF bridge. Accompanying each of these works is a quotation by Camille Brunel, and a QR code for discovering an out-of-time text online, in French or English, to read or listen to, a poem that tells all about an encounter: that between a walker – a traveler – and an animal figure from the Marne bestiary.
- Ani’Marne is brought to you by the Département de la Marne
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CODE OF GOOD PRACTICE
The véloroute is an itinerary open to all forms of soft traffic (bicycles, pedestrians, rollerblades, etc.). To share the space properly, it’s important for everyone to show respect and civility.
- Not suitable for equestrian use, the cycle route is closed to horses.
- Motorized vehicles are prohibited from using the véloroute, except for authorized users (VNF and Département service vehicles, emergency vehicles, maintenance vehicles, farm machinery, local residents and vehicles authorized by VNF).
- The Véloroute uses VNF service roads and farm tracks. So as not to hinder the work of agents and farmers, please give way to them.
- Dogs must be kept on a leash.
- Keep your speed under control, especially during busy periods, and signal your presence before overtaking.
- Protect the environment: don’t leave any garbage and respect the plantations.
- Respect the furniture and equipment made available to everyone.
- Respect neighboring properties and crops.
- For your own safety, please do not venture into the lock areas. They are closed to the public.
- Please respect anglers’ peace and quiet. Fishermen, please leave the way clear for users and emergency vehicles.
- In an emergency: call 112