The best cycling routes around Écuvilly

Here, you'll find the Linnet Stone, which dates back to the Celtic era. It's part of the Sacred Stones Trail, an educational trail.

Calvin's birthplace is dedicated to the famous reformer born here in 1509. Rebuilt after its destruction during the First World War, it now houses a museum retracing the life and work of John Calvin, as well as the religious and humanist history of his time. It houses a rich collection of portraits, ancient works, documents, and 16th-century furniture.

This impressive cemetery was built in 1920-1921 on a site that was heavily contested during the First World War. It contains the remains of 1,258 French soldiers, 547 of whom are buried in two ossuaries. One French soldier from the Second World War is also buried here. Adjacent is a German military cemetery with the remains of 1,095 soldiers, 388 of whom are buried in collective graves, together with four British and two French soldiers. The necropolis is located in a region where the German advance towards Paris passed through in 1914, and where fierce fighting took place in 1918 during the Battle of Matz. Today it is a serene place of remembrance and reconciliation, in the middle of a landscape that was once the scene of devastating battles.

The village played an important role during the First World War. It was occupied on 30 August 1914 and was the scene of fierce fighting during the “Race to the Sea” and again during the Battle of Matz in June 1918. The village was badly damaged and was awarded the Croix de Guerre for its suffering and courage.

After the devastation of the First World War, a new church dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption was built in Fresnières in 1929-1930. Its architecture reflects the spirit of the time: a combination of neo-Romanesque forms and Art Deco elements. The round arched windows and the barrel vault in the nave refer to the classical Romanesque style, while the mosaic portal and the straight lines of the bell tower clearly reveal the influence of Art Deco. Above the portal, a fresco with a historical inscription dating back to the time of Louis XIV is a subtle reminder of the long history of this place.

This sober memorial honours the people of Amy who lost their lives during the First World War. Their names are engraved in stone, as a lasting reminder of their sacrifice for France. Every year on 11 November, tribute is paid to their courage and sacrifice.

The Château Mennechet is a historic castle located in Chiry-Ourscamp, in the Hauts-de-France region. The castle was built at the end of the 19th century by Alphonse Mennechet de Barival, a wealthy and learned man. It was originally intended as a richly decorated gallery, but it was never completed. Architecture: The castle is an example of neo-Gothic architecture with beautiful sculptural decorations. The building is surrounded by an ornate garden and has an imposing facade with detailed stonework. The ruins of the castle can still be admired and offer a unique insight into the rich history and culture of the region.

The Noyon war memorial is a shell-shaped memorial pillar standing on the cathedral forecourt. This monument is the work of architects Eugène Chifflot and René Lefèvre. The monument includes a bas-relief sculpted by Emile Pinchon and illustrating scenes from life in Noyon during and after the conflict. It recalls in particular the hostage-taking of September 29, 1914, the entry of the French on March 18, 1917 and Noyon in ruins in 1918. This war memorial was inaugurated under the aegis of Marshal Joffre on March 22, 1925.