The Coteaux de Giverny nature trails – Lézard Vert and Astragale
A fragile and remarkable hillside reserve right above the village, run by the département: two 5 km waymarked trails, the Sentier du Lézard Vert and the Sentier de l'Astragale.
Photo: Office de Tourisme Nouvelle Normandie
Distance
5 km
Time
Not given
Difficulty
Waymarked discovery trails
Start
Rue Blanche Hoschedé-Monet, Giverny
Past
wild orchids such as the fly, lizard and bumblebee orchids (in season), morello cherry trees, oregano and creeping thyme, an old vineyard worked for more than 1,000 years
Season
All year, but closed at some periods for grazing – check with the Cen Normandie (02 35 65 47 10).
With children
Yes – two short discovery trails on a hillside nature reserve.
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