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As a memorial to the endless number of war dead, such a “Cimetiere militaire” – in German they are usually referred to as a “war cemetery” or “soldiers' cemetery” – is still very important today. "Now you, O Lord, let your servant depart in peace, as you said..." says the so-called "Song of Simeon" (Gospel of Luke chapter 2, verse 29). However, the many people buried here by no means died in peace, but rather became victims of war and an inhumane tyranny. The most important and at the same time enduring function of military or honorary cemeteries or war cemeteries is to keep the memory of this suffering alive and - every generation anew (!) - to remind us of the lasting preservation of peace.

You can visit this abbey if you call in advance, more info here: https://www.abbayedureclus.fr/

The St-Pierre-St. Saint-Paul Church was built at the end of the 12th century and the beginning of the 13th century by Jean d'Orbais, one of the architects of Reims Cathedral. There you will find magnificent stained glass windows and glazed tiles from the 15th century. More info here: https://abbayeorbais.wordpress.com/

The castle has been registered as a historic monument since August 26, 1988. The castle was a place of passage for Blanche of Navarre. The castle is currently divided into two properties, the old part with the tower and a farm. Usually closed.

Place of Catholic spiritual retreats, to consult the meeting program here: https://baye.foyer.fr/

Entirely remodeled at the beginning of the 20th century in an opulent style inspired by the end of the 16th century, the Château de Congy seems abandoned. Surrounded by a beautiful landscaped park, it retains a dovecote and an interesting entrance pavilion from the beginning of the 17th century, with a cart arcade, pedestrian passage and side loopholes. Former possession of the Conflans family, the land of Congy belonged in the 16th century to Florentin de Béthune, gentleman of the chamber of the King of Navarre and guardian of the future Sully. The castle had in 1886 a stone staircase and a living room decorated with mythological paintings, probably dating back to Bénigne Chasot, president of the parliament of Metz, lord of Congy in 1704.

A touching, evocative place that, like so many in France, recalls the misery of the world wars (in this case the first).

you can visit this (didn't do it yourself)