Attractions and Places To See around Fontaine-Lès-Vervins - Top 12

The faithful trust in the help of the Mother of God – who in France is always venerated under the title “Notre-Dame” (which corresponds to the German name “Our Lady”) – was expressed by the French nun, mystic and Doctor of the Church, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (religious name Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, 1873 to 1897) as follows: “In trials or difficulties I turn to Mother Mary, whose gaze alone is enough to dispel all fear.”

The Église Notre-Dame de Plomion is a historic church located in Plomion, in the Aisne department, France. The church was built between the 12th and 16th centuries and is an example of a fortified church. The building consists of a large quadrangular tower between two towers, with a truncated tower at each end of the transept. The church has an impressive interior with a choir and transept covered with ribbed vaults. There are several paintings and sculptures on display, including a depiction of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane in the left transept.

Without doubt one of the most beautiful of the 65 fortified churches in Thiérache. Remarkably restored. A must-see!

The fortified church of Plomion is one of the most remarkable in Thiérache. Completely renovated and freely accessible upstairs, since June 25, 2022, it was built in bricks and stands on the foundations of an old church, where a permanent garrison was stationed. This church is the "finished" type of fortress church which includes all the elements of fortification: tower, keep, turrets, watchtowers and a set of more than 60 loopholes including 42 on the keep! Numerous geometric patterns in vitrified bricks such as hearts and diamonds adorn the building.

The Ax Vert de la Thiérarche is a former railway line that has been converted into a cycling and walking path. The trail of almost 40 kilometers runs from Guise to Hirson, via Autreppes, and offers a pleasant and peaceful environment for walking, cycling and horse riding. The path runs along the banks of the Oise River and offers beautiful views of the natural and cultural heritage of the Thiérache.

The Église Saint-Martin de Wimy is a Catholic church located in the municipality of Wimy, in the east of the Aisne department. The church was built in the 16th century and is one of the finest examples of a fortified church in the region. The church has a massive donjon with a square plan and a double-pitched roof, flanked at the front by two enormous towers five meters in diameter, all in brick, except for the base of the towers in sandstone. The rest of the church, which extends behind the donjon, is a parallelogram of stone, with numerous restorations in brick. The church has been listed as a historical monument since 1989.

Le viaduc ferroviaire de OHIS. It is a railway viaduct located in Ohis, a village in the Aisne department, a few kilometers east of Guise 23. The viaduct is an architectural masterpiece and is one of the highest railway viaducts in France. The viaduct was built in 1870 and has a height of 50 meters and a length of 300 meters. The viaduct is still in use and is part of the railway line between Laon and Hirson.

The Notre-Dame de Plomion church is one of the most remarkable fortified churches in the region. Built in brick on the foundations of an old church, it has a large square tower, two round towers, two turrets and more than 60 loopholes. You will be able to admire the geometric patterns of the enameled bricks, such as hearts and diamonds, which decorate the building. The church is open to the public and has an interactive terminal which allows you to discover the upper floors without climbing. You can also see a small prison and a semi-circular dome ceiling.