Cesson: Parkland, Water and Trails

In Cesson, you can include paths beside lakes and a stream, a longer circular route, and activities at Forest Arena in your travel plans. You can also use Cesson station to help plan your train journey. When looking for a hotel in Cesson, first consider which of these activities you want to focus on during your stay.

Water and Greenery in Cesson

The Étang du Follet lies in the west of the municipality, and the Ru de Balory flows through it. Along the banks of the Ru de Balory in Cesson, you can find alder-poplar stands, reed beds, and meso-hygrophilous meadows in places. The named landscape features therefore include both a pond and different forms of waterside vegetation.

Parc Albert Bendelé is in Cesson-la-Forêt and is a ten-hectare wooded park. Four basins collect rainwater. Walking paths circle Lac des Châtaigniers, Lac des Ormes, Lac des écureuils, and Lac du Grand Feuillu. The four lakes provide clear landmarks for a walk through the park, where woodland, bodies of water, and paths shape the character of the place.

Biodiversity-focused landscaping is also part of the park: 30 plant species have been introduced, along with more than 10,000 m² of wet and dry meadows and 14,000 plants. If you want to look beyond the lakes on a walk, meadows and plantings are also part of the park landscape described here.

A Circular Route Through Several Landscapes

The circular route “Cesson, Nandy, Seine-Port: balade autour du ru de Balory” is 22 km long and fairly easy. It passes through the Forêt de Rougeau, typical villages on the banks of the Seine, and along the Ru de Balory. If you are planning a longer outing rather than a walk in the park, this route combines woodland, villages, and the stream along a single trail.

The loop starts at Cesson station and is open year-round. However, be aware of a specific section: the dirt track between the Étang du Follet and the Bois de St Leu can be difficult. This section can be covered on foot. So although the entire route is rated fairly easy, it still includes a more challenging stretch; it is useful to keep both details in mind when planning your outing.

Getting There and Activities

Cesson station is served by the Creil–Melun branch of RER D and is accessible with assistance. Since the circular route starts there, you can factor both the train journey and the start of the walk into your plans. Check current services and travel conditions before setting off.

Forest Arena offers treetop activities, orienteering, and Archery Battle. If you are planning to take part in one of these activities, check which options are currently available before booking, as the offerings may change. The three activities have different focuses and may appeal to different interests.

Tailor Your Stay to Your Plans

A simple distinction can help you choose between park paths, a longer circular route, and activities at Forest Arena: walking paths in the park circle four lakes, while the circular route covers 22 km and may include a difficult dirt-track section. You can first decide whether a stay with walks, a longer outing, or one of the activities on offer better suits your plans. The train connection is another practical detail to consider when preparing your journey.

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For the regional travel overview: Seine-Et-Marne.