The forest of Nassandres, the confluence of the Risle and Charentonne rivers, and the Saint Roch traditions make this a destination where nature and local history sit side by side. When planning your visit, you can first consider whether a circular route with a stated distance and approximate duration suits you, or whether you would rather compare several walking options by distance and day of the week. Forest features, the church and recurring Saint Roch celebrations offer a range of additional points of interest.

Forest, rivers and marked trails

Douglas firs, Scots pines, beeches, hornbeams, oaks, birches and chestnut trees grow in the forest of Nassandres. You can also discover several tree species on a circular route through the arboretum. In addition, five puddingstone boulders are scattered throughout the forest. Exploring the area thus brings both its variety of trees and these geological features into focus.

You can identify the marked walking trails in Nassandres by the yellow paint stripes on the trees. Look for these markers when finding your way and check them on site. The Circuit de randonnée de Nassandres starts at the town hall in Nassandres-sur-Risle and runs for 7.2 kilometres through the forest. The estimated time for this route is about two and a half hours. This allows you to assess the circular route by its length and estimated duration, without treating the approximate time as a fixed walking time.

Walks by distance and day of the week

Sentiers Oxygène organises walks on Sunday mornings at 9 am, covering about 8 to 10 kilometres. The meeting point is in front of the town hall in Nassandres-sur-Risle. The association also offers a 10- to 12-kilometre circular route on Wednesday afternoons and an additional 5- to 6-kilometre circular route every two weeks. Compared with the 7.2-kilometre Circuit, these association routes differ in distance and schedule; no duration is given for them. Before travelling, confirm the meeting time and routes, as times and routes may change.

The Circuit Le Panorama sur la Risle et la Charentonne offers a different perspective. It includes a circular route through the arboretum, where you can discover several tree species. From the entrance to the Circuit, Château de Bigard is visible across the road. The route also passes a restored washhouse. The tree species, view of the château and washhouse provide points of interest specific to this route, alongside the forest trails marked with yellow stripes.

The church and Saint Roch traditions

When planning your visit, you can also distinguish between two recurring celebrations in honour of Saint Roch: The Feast of Saint Roch is celebrated each year on the Sunday after 15 August. On Whit Monday, residents of some neighbouring communities make a pilgrimage in procession to the church in Nassandres. The dates follow different calendar markers—a Sunday after a fixed date in August and the moveable Whit Monday. Check the specific event dates before planning your trip around them.

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