Attractions and Places To See around Maisoncelle-Et-Villers - Top 20

We are accustomed, upon seeing such a memorial to the dead, like the one we encounter here in Sedan, to thinking first of the two world wars that shook Europe in the first half of the 20th century. However, the history of this striking memorial stretches back several decades further: it commemorates the victims of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870/71, which France waged against Germany. France's military defeat by the forces of the North German Confederation (led by Prussia), which included the South German states, led directly to the founding of the German Empire.

German military cemetery, where the remains of almost 30,000 German soldiers from two world wars rest. Impressive how well the graves of the attacker are cared for in the land of the defender.

This section is part of the Trans-Ardennes, a cycle route that is fully signposted in both directions and which links beautiful historical sites in the Netherlands, Belgium and France.

After a visit to the Grande-Chartreuse in the Dauphiné, Odo, abbot of the Abbaye Saint-Remi in Reims, founded the first Carthusian monastery in France in 1132. It covered more than 12 hectares and was surrounded by a triple wall. The monastery, so close to Protestant Sedan, suffered during the religious wars, served as a prison during the French Revolution and was then partially demolished. In the open space at the foot of the Crêtes de l'Argonne there are eight sober 17th century buildings made of pink brick, with natural stone frames on doors and windows. It is all that remains of the former monastery.

This monument (Monument Guerre Franco-Prussienne) commemorates the residents of the Ardennes department, who gave their lives in the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). The monument to the dead of 1870 was erected after a national contribution and was inaugurated in 1897. "Honor and gratitude to those who die defending their country" It depicts a Glory crowning a dying soldier with laurel (the group "for the fatherland"), two plaques show: - the defense of the Bazeille bridge - the attack of the African fighters (Floing battle) France, depicted as a female figure with a bishop's staff chisels an inscription "Impavidus numero victus": (fearless, he was defeated by numbers) https://www.tracesofwar.nl/sights/100565/Monument-Frans-Duitse-Oorlog-Sedan.htm

The Notre-Dame de Mouzon abbey church is a former abbey church located in the Ardennes. This Gothic-style building dates from the 12th and 13th centuries and houses the relics of Saints Victor and Arnoul, who attracted many pilgrims in the Middle Ages. You can admire impressive architecture here. The Notre-Dame de Mouzon abbey church is a monument of history and faith that will inspire you with its beauty and tranquility.

The German military cemetery of Noyers-Pont-Maugis is the final resting place of 26,843 soldiers who died during the First and Second World Wars. You can stroll among the rows of crosses and pay your respects to fallen soldiers, while admiring views of the surrounding countryside. The cemetery has a chapel and a memorial hall, where you can learn about the history of the wars and the people buried here. This is a hiking tip that will not only allow you to exercise, but also to take a step back from the past.

The Notre-Dame de Mouzon Abbey Church is a former abbey church located in the Ardennes. This Gothic-style building dates from the 12th and 13th centuries and houses the relics of Saints Victor and Arnoul, who attracted many pilgrims in the Middle Ages. You will be able to admire the impressive architecture, the stained glass windows, the baroque altar and the organ by Christophe Moucherel. You can also discover the nearby reclusoir, where a hermit lived in isolation for years. The Notre-Dame de Mouzon Abbey Church is a monument of history and faith that will inspire you with its beauty and tranquility.