The Vaches Marsh

The ponds and marshes are all around the river in its calmer course, offering lovely viewpoints from the heights. From the parking lot, take the road towards Bray. In Méricourt, there is the 18th-century Saint-Martin church, the Virgin chapel, calvaries and crosses including the monks' cross (former priory), and the 17th-century castle. Climb the path towards the woods. Head towards the canalized Somme and cross the gate lock bridge. Follow between the ponds and marshes to return to the road. 40 hectares of restored marshes labeled Tourism and Disability friendly. Pass near an ancient Caesar's Camp on the heights to the right. Belvedere on your left. Continue to Chipilly which has a 19th-century church and a war memorial representing an English soldier comforting his wounded horse. Further on, follow the towpath along the ponds and marshes. This path was formerly used to tow barges by cable which, at the time, were not motorized. Then return to the starting point.