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1914年、農村のアイユ（Ailles）村は約340ヘクタールに広がり、そのうち3分の1は森林でした。61軒の家がサン・マルタン教会（Saint-Martin）の周りに集まっていました。人口は減少しており、1901年の国勢調査では147人でしたが、1911年にはわずか118人でした。 1814年3月7日、クラオンヌの戦い（Bataille de Craonne）を記念して、壮麗なニレの木が植えられました。1世紀後、フランスとドイツの砲弾が村を地図から消し去ったとき、この木は新たな戦場の証人となったのです...

森の奥深くに隠されたこのシトー会修道院は、1134年にクレルヴォーのベルナールによって設立され、蜃気楼のように現れます。 その荘厳な遺跡は、激動の過去を物語っています。 百年戦争からフランス革命、第一次世界大戦に至るまで、この修道院は甚大な破壊に見舞われました。1960年代には、この地はブラックベリーの茂みに覆われ、忘れ去られていました。父Courtoisが率いる考古学調査グループ「Sources」のおかげで、この地は再生を遂げました。

A remarkable remnant of what was once a large and important abbey. Caesar, Napoleon and German troops are said to have passed through this area during the First World War.

This abbey, which was founded in 1134 by St. Bernard, was severely damaged in a bombardment in 1917. The best preserved buildings are the pantry, the refectory of the lay brothers, the chapter house and the monks' hall. The foundations of the abbey church and the inn are still visible. Next to the garden with medicinal plants there is an exhibition space. Surrounding it is the monastic forest of Vauvelair, which covers 1000 hectares.

The Étang des Moines lake is one of the four ponds that were dug by the monks of Liessies Abbey at the end of the 17th century. Covering an area of approximately 20 hectares, it is home to various species of fish, such as carp, pike, perch, roach and tench. The lake is also a haven for wildlife, particularly birds, such as herons, ducks, coots and kingfishers. You can appreciate the tranquility and beauty of the lake from different viewpoints, such as the wooden bridge or the picnic area.

The Ailles Village Monument was erected by the Touring Club de France in 1932, marking the location of the ancient village of Ailles, completely destroyed during the First World War and never rebuilt. You can still see some traces of the foundations of the houses in the fields.

Lac d'Ailette is a beautiful lake located in the Aisne department of France, surrounded by forests and hills. It is a popular destination for hiking and mountain biking, as well as water sports and relaxation. The best time to visit the lake is from February to November, when the weather is mild and pleasant. You can also admire the colorful wildflowers in spring and summer, or the changing foliage in fall. Lake Ailette is a wonderful place to enjoy nature.

Between the woods and the greenway, this former abbey is interesting from a historical point of view