The Étangs de Commelles and the Château de la Reine Blanche
The most romantic corner of the forest: four ponds in a chain along the Thève, the little Château de la Reine Blanche at the water's edge and a landscape that inspired Chateaubriand. Crêpes at L'Étang d'Art on the way back (open until 11 November).
Photo: Office de Tourisme de Chantilly
Distance
15.5 km
Time
4 h 35
Difficulty
Moderate
Start
Car park at the Château de la Reine Blanche, Coye-la-Forêt (more parking along the Route forestière des Étangs de Commelles)
Past
the Château de la Reine Blanche, the Étang de la Loge, the Étang Neuf and the Étang Chaperon, Mongrésin, the Route du Ministre
Season
All year.
With children
Families can simply walk round the four ponds, as the tourist office suggests; the full loop is for older children.
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