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On market days there is a lot of activity here!

The castle ruins are quite large. Only the advanced structures of the important 13th-century castle remain today. The keep itself was destroyed in the 15th century.

Part of the Team Rynkeby Berlin tour in 2024. What a lovely place to have a break. 😍 And a sip. 😉

Beginning of the hillsides of the Champagne vineyard

The Abbaye Saint-Jean-des-Vignes is a former abbey of Augustinian canons in Soissons, France. It was founded in 1076 by Hugues le Blanc, lord of the region, and was one of the richest abbeys in the Middle Ages at the time. The abbey is located on the Saint-Jean hill, southwest of the city center of Soissons and has a Gothic architecture. It is currently a historical monument and is open to visitors. It includes a beautiful facade, a refectory, a cloister and outbuildings. The former abbot's house houses the Center for the Interpretation of Architecture and Heritage.

This hiking hotspot combines history, nature and architecture. Château d'Armentières is a medieval castle nestled in a valley near the Ourcq River. The castle dates from the 13th or 14th century and was modified in the 16th century. It belonged to two great French families: the Juvénal des Ursins and the Conflans d'Armentières. You can admire the remains of the High Court, the Noble House, the Gate Tower and the Horseshoe Tower, as well as the surrounding landscape. The castle is privately owned, but you can tour the exterior with a guided tour. Tours are offered occasionally from April to October for individuals and all year round for groups. The Château d'Armentières is a privileged place to discover the heritage and beauty of the Omois region.

The Church of the Nativity of the Holy Virgin of Nanteuil-Notre-Dame is a 12th century church surrounded by fields and woods. You can enjoy the view of the valley and the Ourcq and Ordrimouille rivers, and explore the interior of the church, where you can see the tombstone of a former priest.

Since you don't often come across larger towns along the cycle path, Chateau-Thierry is a good place to take a break or to get provisions.