Vauclair Abbey – Vauclair Abbey Ruins loop from Guignicourt

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Vauclair Abbey – Vauclair Abbey Ruins loop from Guignicourt

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Vauclair Abbey – Vauclair Abbey Ruins loop from Guignicourt

02:39

43.5km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.8 km

Craonne Memorial Stone

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This memorial stone, located on the Plateau de Californie above the old Craonne, commemorates the fierce fighting of April-May 1917 during the Nivelle Offensive. It stands on the spot where …

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22.7 km

Ferme d'Hurtebise War Memorial

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On the eastern edge of the Chemin des Dames plateau lies the Ferme d’Hurtebise, a place that played a crucial role during both the Napoleonic Wars and the First World …

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24.3 km

Monks' Pond

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The re-created forest around the little pond hardly reminds of the WWI front line.

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24.8 km

The abbey of Vauclair (or also Vauclerc) is a former abbey of Cistercian monks, located on the territory of the commune of Bouconville-Vauclair. It was founded in 1134 and destroyed in 1917 during the war.

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25.1 km

Vauclair Abbey Ruins

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This abbey, which was founded in 1134 by St. Bernard, was severely damaged in a bombardment in 1917. The best preserved buildings are the pantry, the refectory of the lay …

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27.0 km

Bouconville-Vauclair,

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Via Francigena: A particularly interesting village is Bouconville-Vauclair, home to the Vauclair Abbey, the Château de la Bôve and a network of trenches from the 14-18 war. Admittedly, most of …

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32.4 km

Saint-Marcoul Church

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Church of Saint-Quentin de Corbeny, in Romanesque style and rebuilt after the war of 1914-1918. It preserves the relics of Saint Marcoul.
This church is usually always open (during the …

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43.5 km

End point

Train Station

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