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Les villages troglodytiques

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Laon and it's area

South of the Chemin des Dames, in the Vallée de l’Aisne, this trail explores a little known type of dwelling built into the rock face. The village of Paissy is the site of many ‘cruettes’ (caves).

Things to see on the route :

Vallée de l'Aisne and Vallon de la Duite
Troglodytic villages on the trail
Plateau de Madagascar
Roman Eglise de Bourg-et-Comin (12th-13th c.)
Washhouse in Bourg-et-Comin
Significant waterway heritage (canal bridge, etc.)
WW1 French military cemetery in Oeuilly
Restored former washhouse in Cuissy-et-Gény
Eglise de Paissy (12th gate)
Small waterfall and washhouse in Paissy
Legendary source flowing from a cave in Paissy

Advice for walkers & riders :

Remember your picnic!
Take your binoculars to enjoy the views

Town of departure :

BOURG-ET-COMIN

Towns and villages on the way :

OEUILLY
PARGNAN
CUISSY-ET-GENY
PAISSY
MOULINS

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Distance :

15,5 km

Duration :

05:00 hour(s)

Walking route layout :

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