Bièvre valley

Bièvre Walk 2026: a scenic hike ranging from 10 to 52 kilometers through the valley

Hikers, get your sneakers ready! The Bièvre Walk is making a comeback through the valley with four routes ranging from 10 to 52 kilometers, available day and night, on May 24, 2026. It’s a lively and energetic outdoor adventure perfect for nature enthusiasts.

Did you know? The Bièvre, a Parisian river, still flows beneath the cobblestones of the capital.

Once upon a time, a river flowed through the 5th and 13th arrondissements of Paris for all to see. It became too polluted in the 19th century, and is now buried beneath the cobblestones of the capital, but continues to flow beneath our feet, deeply hidden.

Vallée de la Bièvre: 4 easy, accessible walks to discover this corner of the Paris region

You may already be familiar with this pretty, green corner of the Yvelines département: near the towns of Igny and Jouy-en-Josas, it's the perfect place for a stroll or a hike, with the immense advantage of being served by public transport from Paris.

Victor Hugo's literary home, a country house lost in the Bièvre valley (91)

You've heard of the house of writer Victor Hugo, located on the Place Vosges, but have you heard of Victor Hugo's literary home? Far from Paris, this exceptional residence is well worth a visit. Shall we take you there?