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Charles de Gaulle Memorial – Abbey of Clairvaux loop from Bar-sur-Aube

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Great East

Charles de Gaulle Memorial – Abbey of Clairvaux loop from Bar-sur-Aube

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Charles de Gaulle Memorial – Abbey of Clairvaux loop from Bar-sur-Aube

03:27

54.6km

600m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.6 km for 303 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.7 km

Charles de Gaulle Memorial

Highlight • Museum

At Colombey-les-Deux-Églises, the immense Cross of Lorraine invites you to visit the memorial dedicated to General De Gaulle. The resistance fighter and liberator of France lived and is buried in the cemetery of this town. Once inside the building, many objects and vintage cars will delight history buffs.

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18.3 km

Tomb of General de Gaulle / Grave of Charles de Gaulle

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Here lies since 1970 Charles de Gaulle buried. The tomb can be visited here. There are also several restaurants on the spot for a break.

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28.8 km

Rennepont

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The Église Saint-Maurice is a church building in the village of Rennepont, in the Champagne region of France. The church is dedicated to Saint Maurice, the patron saint of soldiers and knights. The church dates from the 12th century and is Romanesque in style with a square tower and a semicircular apse. The church is linked to the Abbey of Saint-Maurice in Switzerland, which was founded in the 6th century by King Sigismund of Burgundy. The church is a historical monument and a place of pilgrimage for the faithful.

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30.9 km

Washhouse, Longchamp-Sur-Aujon

Highlight • Historical Site

The lavoir in Longchamp-sur-Aujon is a historic washhouse that has recently been completely restored. After months of renovation work, the lavoir was officially inaugurated on 8 February in the presence of many official representatives, the municipal council and the inhabitants of the municipality1.

The lavoir is an important cultural heritage for the community and offers a glimpse into the history of the village. It used to serve as a communal washhouse where the inhabitants came to wash their clothes and linen.

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35.5 km

Statue of Saint Bernard

Highlight • Monument

The statue of Saint Bernard at Clairvaux Abbey is a bronze statue made in 1921 by the French sculptor Paul Landowski. The statue shows Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, the founder of the abbey, in a praying position. The statue stands on a pedestal with an inscription that reads: "A saint Bernard, ses fils" (To Saint Bernard, his sons). The statue is a tribute to the influence and charisma of Bernard, who is considered one of the greatest doctors of the Church and mystics of the Middle Ages.

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35.7 km

Abbey of Clairvaux

Highlight • Historical Site

Clairvaux Abbey is a former Cistercian abbey in the commune of Ville-sous-la-Ferté in the Aube department in France. The abbey was founded in 1115 by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, one of the most important figures of the Cistercian order. The abbey was a center of religion, culture and politics in the Middle Ages and the mother of many other monasteries in Europe. The abbey was abolished in 1792 during the French Revolution and converted into a prison, which is still in use today. The abbey is located in a green valley and has an impressive architecture in Romanesque and Gothic style. The abbey is a historic monument and can be visited under a guide.

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53.9 km

Hôtel Des Comtes de Brienne

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The Hôtel de Brienne (early 17th century) houses a media library. Cycle around the building and admire the Renaissance façade with cross windows.

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53.9 km

Saint Pierre Church of Bar-sur-Aube

Highlight • Religious Site

The St. Peter's Church in Bar-sur-Aube is a church dedicated to the apostle Peter. The church is located in the town of Bar-sur-Aube, in the Aube department, in the Grand Est region. The church dates from the 12th century and is Romanesque in style. The church has a remarkable organ from the 17th century, which originally came from another monastery. The church also has an 18th century tower, which offers a beautiful view of the town and the Aube River.

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54.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.9 km

2.26 km

1.88 km

783 m

380 m

265 m

145 m

Surfaces

51.5 km

2.88 km

145 m

129 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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Charles de Gaulle Memorial – Abbey of Clairvaux loop from Bar-sur-Aube

Charles de Gaulle Memorial

Tomb of General de Gaulle / Grave of Charles de Gaulle

Rennepont

Washhouse, Longchamp-Sur-Aujon

Statue of Saint Bernard

Abbey of Clairvaux

Hôtel Des Comtes de Brienne

Saint Pierre Church of Bar-sur-Aube

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