The best traffic-free bike rides around Barenton-Bugny

Chérêt is a small commune in the Aisne department, in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France. The village has an area of approximately 3.71 km² and a population of approximately 144 inhabitants (2021) Places of interest according to Wikipedia: Église Saint-Nicolas. Croix en pierre sculptée à côté de l'église. Monument aux morts. Fontaine.

The church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste is listed as a historical monument: nave from the twelfth century, square tower of the crossing from the thirteenth century, traces of fortifications on the walls of the transept and on the bell tower from the fifteenth century. The rose window was influenced by that of the cathedral Notre-Dame de Laon.

Vorges is a small village located approximately 6 km south of Laon, in the Hauts-de-France region. The village has a rich history dating back to Roman times, when it was part of the territory of the Rèmois, a Gallic tribe. In the 5th century, the Germanic and Frankish people settled in the area, which led to the further development of the village. During the early Middle Ages, under the rule of Clovis and the influence of Bishop Saint Rémy, Christian influence began to grow in Vorges. Archaeological excavations have uncovered Merovingian tombs, which contain some of the first Christian cemeteries in the region. In the 12th century, Vorges was mentioned in several historical documents and had a thriving wine-growing sector with 512 vineyards owned by various abbeys. The village also has a fortified church, built between 1180 and 1230, which was reinforced during the Hundred Years' War to withstand attacks from the English and Burgundians.

The church has light walls and a dark roof. The interior is composed of white walls, pretty stained glass windows and a starry blue ceiling at the level of the heart. 3 bells exist and are functional. Nearby are some tombs, including that of the painter Maxime David.

little corner of peace

Last part of the path to the stone fort, quite rolling

The Basilica of Notre Dame de Liesse is a Gothic basilica dating from the 12th century and dedicated to the Virgin Mary, who is said to have miraculously freed three knights from captivity during the Crusades. The basilica was a place of pilgrimage for many kings and queens of France, who came to pray for various favors and blessings. You can admire the beautiful architecture, the statue of the Black Madonna, the frescoes and relics of the basilica, and learn about its rich history and culture. The basilica is located in the town of Liesse-Notre-Dame.

Until the revolution of 1790, Wissignicourt had its church placed under the invocation of Saint-Rémi and a cemetery which surrounded it. Everything was at the end of Bourg d'Anizy on the road to Laon. Under the reign of terror, the revolutionaries declared it national property. It was sold and demolished. In the center of the village there was a small relief chapel, twelve meters long and six meters wide, which was used for the special needs of the week. It was preserved and became the parish church of Wissignicourt in 1802. (https://www.fondation-patrimoine.org)