Originally, the place invaded by marshes was called Courmanblain , and Saint Bernard installed a first group of Cistercian monks there in 1134, responsible for clearing this space and building the abbey there.

Nowadays, it is the remains of the building that you will discover, because due to its proximity to the Chemin des Dames , the abbey suffered very heavy damage during the Nivelle offensive during the First World War .

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1. Vauclair Abbey – Ailles village monument loop from Martigny-Courpierre

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2. Vauclair Abbey – Centre Parcs loop from Colligis-Crandelain

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3. Centre Parcs – Vauclair Abbey loop from Clacy - Mons

54.5km

03:22

260m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 90 m

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Thursday 12 March

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98 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Location: Bouconville-Vauclair, Laon, Hauts-De-France, France

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Viewing point looking over ruined Abbey

1. Vauclair Abbey – Ailles village monument loop from Martigny-Courpierre

2. Vauclair Abbey – Centre Parcs loop from Colligis-Crandelain

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