Sentier littéraire, sur les pas d'Irène Némirovsky - Circuit "La campagne"

Starting from Issy-l’Évêque, this trail invites you to walk through the landscapes that inspired Irène Némirowsky. A novelist of Russian origin, she found refuge with her family in Issy-l’Évêque during the Second World War and wrote much of her major work, Suite Française, there, inspired by the exodus and the Occupation.
The village was also the scene of her arrest in 1942, prior to her deportation to Auschwitz, where she died a few weeks later. Winding through wooded countryside and peaceful paths, the walk blends nature and literature via information panels featuring extracts from her works. These stops invite you to slow down, read and soak up the unique atmosphere of the place. Easy and accessible, this trail is ideal for anyone wishing to combine cultural discovery with a walk in the countryside. A timeless interlude where you can discover an authentic countryside, steeped in history and emotion.