Things to see and do Meuse

Built in 1848, he has a magnificent Scherrer painting dating back to 1886, which represents the departure of Joan d'Arc from the city of Vaucouleurs. Six tapestries of Aubusson trace the Gospel. On the place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville stands a bronze statue of heroine on horseback. It was originally installed in Algiers and then withdrawn during the events of 1962. After strenuous discussions, the pieces were entrusted to the city, which did not yet have a Jeanne d'Arc monument.

Rebuilt in 1785 according to the plans of F.-N. Lancret, this hall church has a façade with a large oculus basket handle pediment and a classical style side gate. The interior, covered with C.-C. Menissier paintings, evokes Baroque churches. The rich furniture includes 18th century altars and pulpit as well as a 19th century organ.

The former abbey church, of the hall type, has kept its Romanesque porch tower. The 2 square towers flanking the beginning of the bedside give the building its characteristic silhouette. The nave, whose hanging keystone vault is supported by composite columns, receives abundant light. The furniture includes the Pâmoison de la Vierge in walnut from Ligier Richier, a 1608 funeral monument of his grandson Jean and 2 organs. The great organ (late 17th century) is one of the most beautiful in Europe with its richly decorated buffet and 2 independent pedal turrets. The choir, decorated with sculpted vaults, houses 80 stalls and woodwork from 1710.

This former collegiate hall type building, largely rebuilt in the 16th century and then slightly modified in the 19th century, is in the flamboyant Gothic style. The most remarkable piece is La Mise au tombeau, a monumental work by Ligier Richier featuring 13 characters, all finely carved. 2 funeral monuments (late 16th century) are attributed to descendants of Ligier Richier. There is also a Virgin with a coat, a Renaissance altarpiece and woodwork (18th century). From the C. Lorin studio, the brightly coloured stained glass windows of the 1930s close flamboyant fillings with scenes from the life of Christ.

Be careful not to miss the entrance to the castle located in the middle of the main street of this small village. This castle is a gîte de France, with rooms and a table d'hôtes. But once the grid is passed, we find ourselves almost in another century. Indeed, the rooms of this cottage are decorated in the old style and each has a bathroom to make all the Cinderella pale. The park has a swimming pool and lawns where relaxing is a well-deserved reward. In the evening, we meet for an aperitif in the small common room, before eating and enjoying a variety of dishes prepared in the purest Lorraine tradition.

Vidus originates with Vacon empties and then in the Meuse. This small river offers a pleasant stroll along its banks, which allows you to discover the Cugnot square, the old washhouse and various bridges of the village. Among them, the Roman bridge, made of stones and recently renovated, offers a pretty stop on the waterfront. Probably the most authentic bridge of the village, it was built on the axis Strasbourg Lutèce and was rebuilt in the 18th century. Le Vidus also gave its name to the inhabitants of the village, which are called Vidusiens.

Ancient vestiges of the castle of Thibaut 1st, count of Bar, the Postern are accessible from rue Marius. This stone door, open on the ramparts, made it possible to enter the village. From its small, only men walk could pass. The castle was dismantled in the 17c by king Louis XIV. The cobbled street that leads to traverse the suburb of Gaullly.

Verdun was not born in 1916. While the terrible battle that took place in the First World War marked the minds forever, the city has a long-built, and (too) often forgotten heritage. From June to September, the tourist office offers you a number of hiking tours. Accompanied by a keynote guide, explore the important monuments of the city: all testify to a rich religious, military and merchant past. In an hour and a half, you will also understand Verdun's place in the history of Europe.

Tariff: € 8, € 4 for children aged 8 to 16; free for people under 8 years of age.

Duration: 1 p. m.

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Let's recognize it, visit a city when you don't know anything about architecture, it's a bit bad. In order to avoid the history of Bar-le-Duc, the Tourist office offers guided tours throughout the year to explore its important monuments. Visit its churches on the torch, browse its streets, squares, and drive its high city. Choose from the multiple circuits and prepare to enrich your knowledge of the Meuse region… This hour and a half of walking promises to be very informative.

Tariff: 6 €.

Duration: 1 p. m.

Difficulty: .

Jacques Droux is a multi-field artist who inspired by everything you can observe. At the same time creative plastics technician and photographer of art, his workshop is also the place where he presents his most recent works. Metal sculptures celebrating nature or the war of 1914-18, collection of acrylic paintings, photos composed and various assemblies, lamps and objects… Everyone will be surprised or marvel at its multimedia creations.

The crypt of St. Martin's Church houses exhibits of remarkable richness, all ages combined. We begin with Gallo-Roman vestiges (sarcophagi, altar materials) before arriving at the Temps times, as evidenced by these sacerdotal, medieval columns or statues of the th century representing Saint-Juvin and a Christ in polychrome wood. One of the marvels of the th century is painted altarpiece. Then we pause for a moment to admire the Republican Virgin realized in the th century. Finally, we end with more contemporary works, such as those of Roger Lucien Dufour (his Pièta and his Cross of Crosses carried out around 1950) and the stained Glass windows of Joseph Janin, the master glass master of the School of Nancy.

A refuge and educational farm, it takes in abandoned animals from intensive breeding or illegal slaughter sites to offer them a new home on its site with preserved biodiversity. In this haven of peace, you will discover the living conditions of farm animals through the story of each of the farm's little residents. Rabbits, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens... Learn all about animal behaviour, respect for their well-being and take another step towards responsible consumption. Family adventure game.

The construction of St Bernard's church of Mabille Street dates back to the th century. It was first a chapel, which was aggrandie in 1729. In 1824, the architect Meusien Dubois and entrepreneur Jean-Baptiste Cellars worked the facade. The church then suffered the damage of time until the architect Michel and the entrepreneur André Manceaux were charged in 1964 to restore and modernize it. She was officially blessed two years after the bishop of Verdun Bishop Boillon. This small heritage church still contains the Adoration of the Shepherds, a beautiful painting on canvas whose realization is estimated at the 1 st half of the th century.

In Fresnois, a small municipality connected to Montmedy, a beautiful castle is located on the outskirts of the village… Its construction began in the th century and continued until the th century. The annexes are original. The architectural style of the ensemble reflects the influence of artistic currents in the th century: the simplicity of the straight lines of the building, that of columns and ornaments that encradent doors and windows, highlights the exhubérance of the steep roofs of slate and their richly decorated windows. The castle, also filled with a garden, has been classified as a historic monument since 1990.

Leaving Belleville-sur-Meuse and taking the direction of Fleury-avant-Douaumont, commemorative stelas from the former military cemetery at Marceau barracks stand on the edge of the state forest. These previously abandoned abandon at the cemetery location were réstaurées in 2006 and displaced by approximately metres the following year. Two graves belong to two young men aged 20, killed during the Great War and rewarded by the Legion of Honour.