The best traffic-free bike rides around Châteauvillain

In some places, the path is steep and rocky. Danger of slipping.

The centerpiece of this top is an airplane taking off. Another way to decorate a top.

The Église Saint-Denis in Leffonds is a church building in the Haute-Marne. The church is dedicated to Saint Denis, the first bishop of Paris and a martyr. The church was built in the 19th century in neo-Gothic style, on the site of an older church from the 15th century. The church has a square tower, a semicircular apse, a cross-ribbed vault and a richly decorated interior with an organ, a marble altar, a wooden statue of Saint Anne and a painting of the Holy Family. The church has been a historical monument since 1925 and can be visited by appointment with the municipality of Leffonds.

Leffonds is a commune in Haute-Marne. It has approximately 300 inhabitants and covers an area of 18.5 km². Leffonds is known for its historical monuments, such as Mormant Abbey, a former commandery of the Knights Hospitaller, and the Château de Arc-en-Barrois, a former residence of the Dukes of Burgundy. Leffonds is part of the Forêts Nature Park, which offers rich biodiversity and a variety of landscapes. Leffonds is a rural and peaceful commune, part of the Trois Forêts community of communes.

The Abbaye de Mormant is a former commandery of the Knights Hospitaller, located between the villages of Richebourg and Leffonds, in the Haute-Marne, France. The commandery was founded in 1120 as a hospital for pilgrims and the poor, under the direction of the Augustinians. In 1225, the commandery was transferred to the Knights Hospitaller, who turned it into an agricultural centre. The commandery consists of several buildings, including a chapel, an infirmary, a refectory, a barn and a tower. The commandery has been a historical monument since 1989 and can be visited by appointment with the association L’Abbaye de Mormant Revivra.

Richebourg is a commune in the Haute-Marne department in France. It is a picturesque village that forms part of the route of the Via Francigena, a historic pilgrimage route that runs from Canterbury to Rome. The segment of the Via Francigena that passes through Richebourg is known as one of the most scenic and historic sections of the route. It offers a mix of forests, open fields and historical sites.

The Église Saint-Nicolas in Richebourg is a church building in Haute-Marne. The church is dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors, children and merchants. The church dates from the 12th century and has a Romanesque style with a square tower and a semicircular apse. The church has been a historical monument since 1925 and contains a number of works of art, such as a 16th-century painting of Saint Nicholas, a 17th-century organ and an 18th-century altar. The church can be visited by appointment with the municipality of Richebourg. The vitraux de l'église sont l'œuvre de Calixte Poupart.

Stage 64 (Sigeric) of the Via Frangenica France: The Via Francigena is a historic pilgrimage route that runs from Canterbury in England to Rome in Italy. This route was first documented by Archbishop Sigeric of Canterbury in 990, when he returned from Rome. Blessonville is one of the villages along this route. The Via Francigena passes through Blessonville, making it an important stop for pilgrims and walkers2. In Blessonville there is even an association, the Via Francigena Voie de Sigeric, which is committed to preserving and promoting this historic route2. They organize activities such as walks and conferences to involve locals and visitors in the rich history of the Via Francigena.