Two walking trails start at the Church of Saint-Pierre in Touffreville, offering clearly comparable distances of 4 and 11 kilometres. The church is also a heritage site in its own right; the Chêne à Satan adds a natural landmark, with specific directions for reaching it. This gives you a concrete choice when planning your trip: should your stay focus mainly on walking, nature or local history?

Walking trails with a shared starting point

The 4-kilometre Coteaux du Fouillebroc route and the 11-kilometre Boucle de la Jacassière both start at the church in Touffreville. The longer route is therefore 7 kilometres longer. This difference makes the distance a clear distinguishing feature; both routes share the same starting point at the church. Both trails are listed by the local tourist office, but their details may change. Check the latest route information before setting out.

The Chêne à Satan and how to reach it

To reach the Chêne à Satan, take the RD2: park at the entrance to the route forestière du Sabbat and walk 300 metres from there. The tree is on the La Jacassière walking route and is estimated to be 200 years old. The access distance and estimated age offer different kinds of information: one describes the way to the natural landmark, the other gives an idea of the tree’s age. The 300-metre walk is the distance from the parking spot; the 4- and 11-kilometre figures are the lengths of the two routes. This makes it possible to compare the information when planning an outing without confusing different kinds of distances.

The church, protected site and statue of Saint Peter

At the Church of Saint-Pierre, route guidance and cultural heritage come together. The church, cemetery and their surroundings in Touffreville have been a registered protected site since 1 October 1943. The statue of Saint Peter is also listed as a protected object. It is located in the western wall area on the north side of the nave. This distinguishes two scales of cultural heritage: the site comprising the church, cemetery and surroundings, and an individual work of art. The precise location places the statue within the church, while the 1943 date refers to the protection of the entire site.

The mill and its connection to the waterways

Another way to explore local history is through the La Salle grain mill in Touffreville: it was built in 1794 on a mill channel diverted from the Fouillebroc. The Fouillebroc is a major tributary of the Lieure. The construction date, mill channel and river are thus connected in a specific way; identifying the Fouillebroc as a major tributary also places the river’s name in a broader context. This aspect of the area’s industrial history differs from the protected church and its statue: here, the focus is on the building, channel and watercourse, while there it is on the site and work of art. Together, these details offer different, clearly located points of connection to local history.

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