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🏛️ Heritage & castles

Vignory

The village of Vignory is home to the Church of Saint-Étienne, one of the oldest Romanesque churches in France (11th century), overlooked by the ruins of its fortified castle.

Getting there

By car: D117 north of Chaumont; Vignory railway halt.

History

Built around 1050, the church has kept its original three-storey elevation, a rare example of early Romanesque art.

Culture & stories

A listed church, castle remains and walking trails: a heritage stop in the Marne valley.

Location