St-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse / Rambouillet
Explore the charming town of Chevreuse and its château before entering Rambouillet Forest. As you cycle onwards, the Château de Breteuil, Cernay’s waterfalls and the Espace Rambouillet animal park incite you to stop more than once. Do note there are a few slopes to tackle, the perfect excuse for indulging in a tasty treat at the end of the stage.
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On this stage, you are following one of the two alternative routes between Massy and Rambouillet. Still undecided which to choose? See the dedicated paragraph in our Frequently Asked Questions.
Stage description
Leave St-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse along a cycle path. Two kilometres further on, branch right if you'd like to make a stop in the town of Chevreuse.
You then continue along quiet little roads as far as Choisel. On leaving Choisel, please take care on a short stretch of less than one kilometre that temporarily shares the D24 departmental road. A dedicated cycle lane is currently being studied for this section.
After Cernay-la-Ville, you enter the Rambouillet forest along a cycle path running beside the road, then a forest track closed to motor vehicles.
Not to be missed:
- The town of Chevreuse: follow the "little bridges" trail (pedestrians only — cyclists must dismount) or, if you're feeling energetic, climb up to the Château de la Madeleine for a fine panoramic view over the valley.
- Set within a 75-hectare park classified as a Jardin Remarquable, the Château de Breteuil is a furnished historic château also featuring an exhibition space bringing to life the fairy tales of Perrault (Little Red Riding Hood, Puss in Boots, Cinderella…). Perfect for families!
- The Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay, a hotel that reveals the majestic remains of a 12th-century Cistercian abbey. Access to the site is ticketed.
- L'Espace Rambouillet is a forest and wildlife park: birds of prey displays, guided tour by forest train, treetop walkway, exploration booklet, themed trails and seasonal events await you.
- The Château de Rambouillet, former residence of the kings of France, also offers visits to the Queen's Dairy, the Shell Cottage and the formal French and English-style gardens.
On the map, activate the to discover nearby services and points of interest.
Food and drink en route
- Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse: many food shops, plus markets on Wednesday and Saturday mornings and a covered market on Rue Ditte.
- Chevreuse:
- Many food shops.
- L'Alchimiste: a one-of-a-kind syrup bar where you can taste a wide variety of flavours crafted by hand in the adjoining workshop.
- La Ferme de Coubertin sells dairy products direct from the farm. When the shop is closed, you can still pick up a good fresh cheese from the automated lockers at the entrance.
- Rambouillet: many food shops, plus markets on Wednesday and Saturday mornings on Place de la Libération.
Bike repair
- L'Aiguillage – Ecox, Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse.
- Culture Vélo Rambouillet, Gazeran.
- Tout roule (mobile). +33 7 66 28 58 41
Consult the list of all the bike repairers along or near the route.
Nearby train stations
- Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse station (RER B)
- Rambouillet station
See our article on reaching the veloscenic cycle route for more information on options for travelling with a bicycle.
