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製粉所と博物館、ここでフランス軍は1792年のフランス革命における決定的な戦いを繰り広げました

Here, in 1792, during the Battle of Valmy, French troops stood against the Prussian armies. A simple windmill on a hill… which became a symbol of resistance.

The Saint-Roch chapel appeared in the 17th century, well before the La Harazée national necropolis next to which it is located. The latter contains the remains of 1,672 soldiers who fell during the Battle of Argonne.

A pleasant walk and a superb basilica to discover

This viewpoint offers a panoramic view of the village of Passavant-en-Argonne, famous for its pottery and half-timbered houses. You can follow the signs to “Viewpoint” and enjoy the natural beauty of the area. The best time to visit is spring or fall, when the colors are more vibrant.

At the edge of the Argonne forest, the ponds of Belval in Argonne are home to remarkable biodiversity. Some 270 species of plants have been recorded on the site and 165 species of birds are observed each year. Made up of ponds, basins, vast reed beds and humid forest, this 203 hectare site is visited each year by thousands of aquatic birds.

Construction from 1406 to 1527, a magnificent example of Flamboyant Gothic. Outside there are remarkable historical gargoyles and "graffiti", inside, among other things, a statue of the Virgin (around 1300) and numerous votive plaques which testify to the importance of the basilica as a place of pilgrimage. Historical Monument since 1840, since 1998 World Heritage with the Chemins de St Jacques in France.