The “Le Lunain historique” hike from Paley is 16.5 km long, takes around four hours and is classified as moderately difficult. The route leads to the Lunain via the Pont Thierry and a washhouse.
Those who choose Paley as their place to stay may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture
The Pont Thierry is a Gallo-Roman bridge that crosses the Lunain. It consists of five stone slabs on four bundled pillars.
Artist residencies, cultural events and immersive experiences are currently being developed at the Château de Paley. The Château de Paley is a former Templar commandery, built around the 12th century. Impressive six-metre-high defensive walls surround the courtyard, which consists of three levels.
The Moulin de Toussac dates from the 19th century, is located on a millrace fed by the Lunain and was formerly used to grind grain for the villagers. The municipal QR-code experience trail includes the Moulin de Toussac.
The Église Saint-Georges is a Gothic building from the 12th century and has been protected as a Monument historique since 1949. Its bell tower has four gables, gargoyles and a distinctive weather vane depicting Saint George.
In the centre of Paley is a small square surrounded by an old stone wall, from which there is a view of the roofs beside the Église Saint-Georges.
The Polissoir de la Roche-aux-Diables lies on the Lunain: a block partly embedded in the ground with four grooves. It presumably served to sharpen and polish tools and weapons such as stone axes.
In the vicinity of Paley are the Château de Berville, the historic site of Abbaye de Cercanceaux and the historic site of Abbaye Notre-Dame de la Joie.
Landscape
In the wider regional surroundings of Paley are the Rocher de Dame Jouanne hill, the Caverne des Brigands cave, Mont Aiveu hill and Mont Enflammé hill. The Château de Bourron-Marlotte is also located in this wider regional area.
Other destinations: Bannost-Villegagnon, Saint-Siméon, Mauregard, Crégy-lès-Meaux, Nonville, Marne-La-Vallée, Varreddes, Cesson
