Remilly-Sur-Lozon: Castle, Basketry and Walking Trail

In Remilly-Sur-Lozon, you can tailor your stay to suit different interests: a walking trail winds through the countryside, Château de Montfort offers a glimpse into architectural and family history, and at Lehodey Vani-Bois you can discover the craft of basketry. There is also a collection of animated miniatures and a rose garden. These different highlights give you concrete ideas for what to explore during your trip.

Walk and get your bearings at L'Oseraie

Au fil des marais is a nine-kilometre walking trail that is easy to follow. The stated walking time is three hours, and the trail is marked in yellow. This information can help you plan how to fit the walk into your stay. Check the trail details and access information again before your trip.

The car park for Au fil des marais is at L'Oseraie. L'Oseraie is signposted from the D8. When planning your route, you can use these two specific landmarks—the car park and the signposting—to find your way. Check the details provided for the car park and access before setting off.

L'Oseraie is also a traditional cultural heritage site that showcases local willow-growing expertise. Its heyday was in the early 20th century; since then, the craft has evolved. The walking trail and this traditional craft offer different points of interest: the route provides a clearly stated time frame, while L'Oseraie offers a way to explore the history of willow growing.

Castle history and crafts

Château de Montfort is a Renaissance castle and is listed in the supplementary register of historic monuments. The castle was owned by the Le Marquetel family. It is also associated with Saint Evremont, an 18th-century writer. Together, these details offer several historical points of reference: Renaissance architecture, the former owner family and the connection to a writer.

Basketry takes centre stage at Lehodey Vani-Bois. It represents 160 years of entirely handcrafted work with woven plant fibres. The museum houses more than 250 woven pieces, created over a period of more than a century. This draws attention not only to individual objects, but also to a long craft tradition and its materials.

Lehodey Vani-Bois has an exhibition and sales area open Monday to Friday. Tours of the workshop and museum are available to groups of ten or more by prior reservation. If you are planning a visit or a tour, check the visitor requirements before your trip.

Miniatures and rose garden

The Village des années 1930 features animated miniatures at a scale of 1:10. They depict traditional occupations, farm work and village life at the beginning of the 20th century. Since 2017, the permanent collection has been housed in a restored barn. These miniatures offer a different focus from basketry: they portray a range of scenes from work and village life, while the Lehodey Vani-Bois museum brings together woven pieces.

The Roseraie David Austin was established by volunteers in 2020–2021. It contains more than 400 English rose bushes in 60 varieties. As a garden attraction, it complements the historical and craft themes with a plant collection whose size is clearly specified.

Highlights for your trip

You can compare the attractions for planning purposes by looking at their different requirements and content. Au fil des marais takes three hours to walk; guided visits at Lehodey Vani-Bois, on the other hand, require a prior reservation and a minimum group size of ten. If you are especially interested in architectural history, Château de Montfort offers a different focus from the miniatures at the Village des années 1930 or the basketry. This lets you choose the themes you would most like to shape your stay in Remilly-Sur-Lozon.

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