Élisabethville, Paris Beach of the 1920s

This walk will first take you on a journey of discovery through the heritage of this district of Aubergenville and Épône, a pioneering holiday resort established in the 1920s. On the way back, you’ll follow the Mauldre and Giboin rivers to reach the ‘beach’.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.66 mi
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    Average duration: 2h 35 
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    Difficulty: Easy

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 20 ft
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    Descent: - 20 ft

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    Highest point: 85 ft
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    Lowest point: 59 ft

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Description of the walk

Start from the car park of the Alain Mimoun Sports Complex, Boulevard Louis Renault in Elisabethville.

(S/E) With your back to the car park, take a few steps to the right and enter Nelly Rodi Park to see the bandstand. Exit the park and head towards the church on Place de Louvain. Continue to the right of the church along Avenue de Dixmude.

(1) At the entrance G of a residential block, turn left into a lane that runs alongside a small building (stairwells 1 and 3), then continue to the right until you come out opposite the Queen Astrid School. Turn left onto Boulevard du Commerce, then right onto Boulevard Pierre Lefaucheux and right again onto Boulevard de la République. Cross Avenue de Dixmude.

(2) Head right onto Avenue d’Ypres, then left onto Boulevard du Commerce. Pass two junctions, then turn left.

(3) Turn right and go round Place de l’Étoile, keeping the monument on your right. Turn left onto Boulevard de la Plage (look for a sign for Le Giboin restaurant). Cross Avenue de Liège and Avenue de la Marne.

(4) Turn left onto Avenue d’Ypres, then continue to a T-junction.

(5) Turn right onto Boulevard de Mantes, then right again onto Boulevard de Paris, and take the second left onto Boulevard Victor Hugo. Go round a roundabout, then cross Avenue du Maréchal Foch to reach Avenue du Canal opposite. Take the first left onto Avenue d’Hérubé, and immediately left again into a cul-de-sac leading to a small park. Cross the park to the left to exit.

(6) Continue right onto Avenue du Maréchal Foch, go round a roundabout and carry on straight ahead towards the car park for the Salle du Bout du Monde (signposted). Ignore a turn-off to the left and cross the Mauldre further on.

(7) Turn immediately right (look for a sign for birdwatching observatories) to follow the river on your right. Further on, turn right over a small bridge.

(8) Turn immediately left. Further on, cross another small bridge.

(9) At the T-junction, turn left to walk alongside the Giboin on your right. Ignore a path branching off to the right.

(10) After passing through a metal gate, take a path on the right that runs alongside the Seine on your left. Ignore a turn-off on the right. Further on, go through a gate, continue to the right until you reach the Promenade Henri Cuq, follow the river towards the playground, then head right towards the car park. Walk up Boulevard Louis Renault until you reach the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 79 ft - Alain Mimoun Sports Complex car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.22 - alt. 79 ft - Entrance G of a residential complex
  3. 2 : mi 0.59 - alt. 85 ft - Avenue d'Ypres x Boulevard de la République
  4. 3 : mi 0.82 - alt. 82 ft - Towards Place de l’Étoile
  5. 4 : mi 1.06 - alt. 75 ft - Avenue d'Ypres x Boulevard de la Plage
  6. 5 : mi 1.45 - alt. 79 ft - Boulevard de Mantes
  7. 6 : mi 2.08 - alt. 79 ft - Dolmens de la Justice
  8. 7 : mi 2.58 - alt. 66 ft - Signpost for birdwatching spots - Mauldre (rivière)
  9. 8 : mi 3.02 - alt. 62 ft - Small bridge
  10. 9 : mi 3.47 - alt. 66 ft - T-junction - Seine [la]
  11. 10 : mi 3.84 - alt. 62 ft - Metal barrier
  12. S/E : mi 5.66 - alt. 79 ft - Alain Mimoun Sports Complex car park

Notes

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You, as users of the trails and natural environments, can play an active role in this scheme from today by reporting any issues you encounter during your walks: Nature Sports Watch
Aubergenville Élisabethville Station, Line J
Rue de la Gare 78410 Aubergenville
Approx. 400 m from (3)
Picnic
Nelly Rodi Park (benches)
Promenade Henri Cuq (tables, benches)

Worth a visit

Nelly Rodi Park kiosk.
Sainte-Thérèse-de-l'Enfant-Jésus Church (information board).
Zehrfuss housing estate (S/E) and (1)
Queen Astrid Primary School.
Water tower, 4 Boulevard de la République.
Monument to Franco-Belgian friendship, Place de l’Étoile.
Le Giboin restaurant, 5 Boulevard de la Plage.
Evangelical Protestant Church (former casino), 7 Boulevard de la Plage.
Former confectionery factory, 20 Boulevard de Mantes.
Dolmens de la Justice just before (6) (information panel).
Les Jardins aux moutons near the Promenade Henri Cuq.

Former shops
Former butcher’s shop, 18 Boulevard du Commerce.
Shop on the corner of Boulevard du Commerce and Avenue de la Marne.
Former bakery À la reine Élisabeth, 89 Boulevard de la Gare.

Some notable houses
1-3 Place de Louvain
1 Boulevard du Commerce
3 Place de l’Étoile
33 Avenue d'Ypres
27 Avenue d'Ypres
15 Ypres Avenue
4 Boulevard Louis Renault

From (8): several information boards about the Mauldre, the Giboin, the old beach, the Gargenville cement works...

Alternative route to see the mural ‘Écho poétique d’Aubergenville’ 2025 ( approx. 600 m return)

(3) Turn right then left onto Avenue Charles de Gaulle. Go under the railway bridge. Turn left onto Rue de la Gare. You will see the mural opposite the station.

(8) Alternative route to the birdwatching hides: approximately 1 km further.
Head right and walk along the Bout du Monde Biotope.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 27, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A rather odd place that no doubt has its own history. It’s very residential, and the distinctive, dated architecture is ever-present. The ‘Countryside’ area is nice, though not exceptional. A lovely little stroll!!

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foellefichesrando
foellefichesrando

can you tell me if this route is accessible during the hunting season?
Thank you very much

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COCHARDMOD
COCHARDMOD

Thank you, Mamido! ...belatedly...

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Mamido
Mamido

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A partly urban hike that takes you through a quiet neighbourhood from the 1920s, which I would never have suspected without the description. Then along the edge of the ponds to the old beach and the view of the Seine. An interesting historical side to a town near where I live.

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Aicha78
Aicha78

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The first part was uninteresting, in my opinion. I was expecting to see several houses from the 1920s, but I was disappointed. The second part, along the Malgré and Seine rivers, was great. Very few people there, except for a few fishermen.

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Bouver
Bouver

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The first part of the urban section is less surprising than expected if you are hoping to see a typical 1920s resort. The second part along the Seine is very pleasant, not very busy, and presents no difficulties.

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COCHARDMOD
COCHARDMOD

Thank you!
The church can be visited during a few guided tours. Contact the Aubergenville town hall.

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mansoif78
mansoif78
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk enjoyed by a group who appreciated the 1920s architecture of the neighbourhood and the beautiful stroll
along the Seine. It's a shame we couldn't visit St Thérèse Church on Place de Louvain.
We missed the alternative route at point 8 (perhaps add a signpost to indicate it) and a detour to see
the Garenne farm. Well done for this beautiful and exotic walk.

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COCHARDMOD
COCHARDMOD

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rawet
rawet

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Near Paris, a place worth discovering for city dwellers.
It's nice to finish off with a visit to the small beach and company.

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waiwaite
waiwaite

I forgot to mention that this walk is even more interesting if you are interested in the history of the suburbs and their architecture, especially when compared to walk no. 4542119, the five lakes of Le Vésinet, which is a completely different example of urban development.

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COCHARDMOD
COCHARDMOD

Always happy to share his discoveries!

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waiwaite
waiwaite
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

When the weather is uncertain, urban or semi-urban hiking is a good alternative.
We really enjoyed this walk.
First, there was the unique Elisabethville neighbourhood: neat houses, but no traffic and very little activity on this Sunday morning.
Note the curious architecture of the Cité Bernard-Henri Zehrfuss: everything is designed with the car in mind!
The "wilder" part is also very nice. The Seine is always a pretty backdrop.
No difficulty, no climbing, wide paths.

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COCHARDMOD
COCHARDMOD

Thank you!

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IDEGALARME
IDEGALARME

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

For those who appreciate beautiful heritage buildings, go for it. Plus, there's a lovely walk back along the Seine via the end of the world. Choose a dry day if you decide to visit the bird observatories.

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