Foret d'Argonne – Sainte-Menehould loop from Sainte-Menehould

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Marne

Foret d'Argonne – Sainte-Menehould loop from Sainte-Menehould

Moderate

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Foret d'Argonne – Sainte-Menehould loop from Sainte-Menehould

02:24

51.4km

510m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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1.18 km

Sainte-Menehould Necropolis

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The Sainte-Ménéhould national cemetery brings together the remains of French soldiers who, despite the care provided in the city's numerous hospitals, died as a result of their injuries during the two world wars. Nearly 5,700 bodies are buried there.

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18.3 km

Foret d'Argonne

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The Argonne forest, which straddles the departments of Marne, Ardennes, Meuse and the east of the Paris basin, was the scene of numerous battles, particularly during the First World War, of which it still retains many relics.

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25.1 km

Cimetière de la forestière

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The Forester Cemetery is dedicated to soldiers who died during the First World War. Located in the heart of the Argonne forest, this cemetery is home to 2,000 tombs, including …

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25.1 km

Cimetière foret de la Haute Chevauchée

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Cemetery dedicated to soldiers who died during the First World War. 2,000 soldiers rest in this cemetery in the heart of the Argonne forest, located 2.5 km from the Haute Chevauchée ossuary.

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50.6 km

La Passerelle; Good restaurant for a stopover

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And actually quite often open both lunchtime and evening.

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51.0 km

Sainte-Menehould

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The origins of Sainte-Menehould are uncertain. The Butte de Gaize which is the oldest part of the city is probably a place of worship. Later a castle appears. The village …

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51.5 km

City center with historic cinema

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The old building, which now houses a cinema and a brasserie, used to be the city's festival hall. On old postcards (web search: ancienne salle des fetes) you can see the original condition.

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