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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: July 22, 2026

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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 the French army suffered heavy losses in the battle against the German defenses. The stone also pays tribute to the destroyed village of Craonne, which was not rebuilt after the war. The site is closely linked to the famous “Chanson de Craonne”, the pacifist song of the French soldiers

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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 War. In 1814, it was the scene of the Battle of Craonne, and exactly a century later it again became a strategic junction in the struggle between French and German troops.
From September 1914 onwards, fierce fighting took place here. The farm overlooked the Ailette and Aisne valleys, making it a fiercely contested observation post. French units, including Zouaves and the 12th and 49th Infantry Regiments, tried to hold or retake the farm, often with heavy losses. The family that owned the farm sheltered in the cellar for days while the building was under fire.
After months of fighting and bombardment, the farm was reduced to ruins, crisscrossed by trenches. Today the site is a symbol of resistance and sacrifice, and is part of the Chemin des Dames memorial landscape.

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24.3 km

Vauclair House CCCD

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24.6 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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24.7 km

Vauclair Abbey

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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 brothers, the chapter house and the monks' hall. The foundations of the abbey church and the inn are still visible. Next to the garden with medicinal plants there is an exhibition space. Surrounding it is the monastic forest of Vauvelair, which covers 1000 hectares.

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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 the sights are outside the VFF17.
The village certainly has a bit more colour, but is there still much life?

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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 day). This was something that someone spontaneously told me when I crossed the village.

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43.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.1 km

952 m

883 m

467 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.3 km

2.47 km

1.71 km

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 30 July

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17°C

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Vauclair Abbey – Vauclair Abbey Ruins loop from Guignicourt

Craonne Memorial Stone

Ferme d'Hurtebise War Memorial

Vauclair House CCCD

Monks' Pond

Vauclair Abbey

Vauclair Abbey Ruins

Bouconville-Vauclair,

Saint-Marcoul Church

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