Explore Le Coudray for your trip through two themes: green corridors and routes along the Eure, and the history of the Séminaire des Barbelés. The routes also vary in scale—from a two-kilometre riverside promenade to a 160-kilometre walking trail that passes through the town.

Green spaces and routes along the Eure

The coulées vertes in Le Coudray comprise 80 hectares of green space and form more than six kilometres of hilly, tree-lined corridors. There are also eight kilometres of dedicated paths shared by cyclists and pedestrians; six kilometres of these run within the green corridors. The six kilometres are therefore part of the total length of the path network, not an additional section. When choosing a route, take into account that it is shared by pedestrians and cyclists.

A two-kilometre promenade runs along the banks of the Eure. Another connection to the river is the cycle path between Chartres and Le Coudray. The promenade has a specified local length; the cycle path’s two endpoints are named. Check local conditions before planning to use the cycle path.

The GR® de pays Vallée de l'Eure also passes through Le Coudray. This 160-kilometre walking trail runs from Anet to La Loupe. The local section continues past Rue de Gourdez through a wooded area and into Parc de Gourdez. You can therefore choose between routes of different lengths: a short riverside promenade, paths through the green corridors, and a longer walking trail.

Parks and municipal events

Parc Etienne Bordet, also known as Parc de la Mairie, has been open to the public since 1992. As opening conditions may change, check the latest information before visiting. Parc des 4 Saisons has a play area for children. Please observe the applicable supervision requirements.

Club activities may also be a factor when planning your dates. La Godasse Coudrionne is dedicated to hiking and exploring the environment; check the current arrangements before taking part. The Comité des Fêtes organises municipal events such as flea markets, vintage car exhibitions and social evenings. Dates and programmes may change, so check the schedule for your travel period.

Postwar history and the town’s earlier history

The Séminaire des Barbelés was founded in 1945 and housed more than 950 German prisoners of war, who were trained as seminarians. Archival images illustrate the postwar history of the camp and Franz Stock’s life. Franz Stock’s murals in the Séminaire chapel, along with a Way of the Cross created by a prisoner, have been restored. The historical themes thus range from the camp’s founding and the prisoners’ training to archival images and religious art.

The Church of Saint-Julien in Le Coudray dates back to the 11th century, providing a much earlier point of reference than the history of the Séminaire. Together, the church and the accounts of the postwar period offer different insights into the town’s history.

Plan your stay and accommodation

If you are looking for a hotel in Le Coudray, first decide what matters most for your trip: scenic routes and the banks of the Eure, the history of the Séminaire, or a specific date for a municipal event. If you are attending an event, check the latest dates and programme in advance.

Discover more destinations: Mainvilliers, Chateaudun, Anet, Ardelu, Hanches, Boissy-Lès-Perche, Courtalain, Maintenon.

For the broader travel overview: Eure-Et-Loir.