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Varennes-En-Argonne

War monument – Beautiful path loop from Varennes-en-Argonne

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France
Great East
Verdun
Varennes-En-Argonne

War monument – Beautiful path loop from Varennes-en-Argonne

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War monument – Beautiful path loop from Varennes-en-Argonne

00:56

14.7km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 330 m for 78 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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378 m

Notre-Dame Church – Varennes-en-Argonne

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Église Notre-Dame – Varennes-en-Argonne
Originally built in the 12th and 13th centuries, this church was destroyed during World War I and carefully rebuilt with its distinctive neoclassical tower and 18th-century façade2. Inside, you’ll find a mix of ancient art and more modern elements, including a 12th-century Vierge à l’Enfant, colourful stained glass windows by Jacques Grüber and a 20th-century organ.

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612 m

Clock Tower

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This bell tower, also called the "Tour Louis XVI", marks a key historical moment: it was here that King Louis XVI was arrested on 21 June 1791 during his failed attempt to escape from revolutionary France. Built in 1793 on the site of the choir of the old Saint-Gengoult church, the tower has been listed as a historical monument since 1989. A silent witness to a turning point in French history.

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767 m

War monument

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Mémorial de Pennsylvania – Varennes-en-Argonne
Erected in 1927 by the state of Pennsylvania, this neoclassical monument honors the American soldiers from Pennsylvania who helped liberate Varennes in 1918. Designed in the Greek style, the monument offers impressive views over the Aire Valley and bears the words of President Wilson: “The right is more precious than peace”.

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856 m

Musée d'Argonne

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Musée d'Argonne – Varennes-en-Argonne A surprisingly versatile museum in the heart of the Argonne! Discover the place where King Louis XVI was arrested, delve into the daily life of the region with crafts, and come face to face with tangible traces of WWI — including a gun swallowed by a tree. An atmospheric, compact stop full of history near the impressive Pennsylvania Monument. 🏛️🌳🇫🇷

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7.11 km

Beautiful path

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This little road is wonderfully quiet, a much better option than the D946 which runs parallel to it.

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14.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

1.65 km

850 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

1.42 km

860 m

557 m

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Monday 9 November

12°C

7°C

59 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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