The best traffic-free bike rides around Veslud

An Art Deco church, particularly representative of the revival of sacred art in the 1920s. A masterpiece among the churches of the Reconstruction period, visitors will be captivated by the frescoes, mosaics, stained-glass windows and superb bell tower supported by angels. Built between 1928 and 1932 under the direction of architect Paul-Albert Müller, the church is both modern and back to basics. The use of reinforced concrete, a material already used by some architects before the war, is combined with early Christian symbols such as the fish or the pelican

Ailette Lake is a haven of tranquility surrounded by greenery. Its calm and clear waters invite you to relax, whether for a stroll along the lake, a canoe trip or a picnic break. The preserved natural setting offers magnificent views of the surrounding wooded hills and the developed beaches.

Église Saint-Crépin-et-Saint-Crépinien is a church in Bouconville-Vauclair, dedicated to Saints Crépin and Crépinien, the patron saints of shoemakers. The church was built in the 13th century in Gothic style and has a square tower with a pointed arch portal. The church has been a historical monument since 1920 and contains some interesting works of art, such as a 16th-century wooden altarpiece, a 12th-century stone baptismal font and a 15th-century painted stained glass window.

Via Francigena: A particularly interesting village is Bouconville-Vauclair, home to the Vauclair Abbey, the Château de la Bôve and a network of trenches from the 14-18 war. Admittedly, most of the sights are outside the VFF17. The village certainly has a bit more colour, but is there still much life?

Passage Via Francigena 17: You will pass through Bièvres, a green seaside resort with underground quarries and the Saint-Pierre church with its slate-covered bell tower

View of the fortified town of Laon

The church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste is listed as a historical monument: nave from the twelfth century, square tower of the crossing from the thirteenth century, traces of fortifications on the walls of the transept and on the bell tower from the fifteenth century. The rose window was influenced by that of the cathedral Notre-Dame de Laon.

Vorges is a small village located approximately 6 km south of Laon, in the Hauts-de-France region. The village has a rich history dating back to Roman times, when it was part of the territory of the Rèmois, a Gallic tribe. In the 5th century, the Germanic and Frankish people settled in the area, which led to the further development of the village. During the early Middle Ages, under the rule of Clovis and the influence of Bishop Saint Rémy, Christian influence began to grow in Vorges. Archaeological excavations have uncovered Merovingian tombs, which contain some of the first Christian cemeteries in the region. In the 12th century, Vorges was mentioned in several historical documents and had a thriving wine-growing sector with 512 vineyards owned by various abbeys. The village also has a fortified church, built between 1180 and 1230, which was reinforced during the Hundred Years' War to withstand attacks from the English and Burgundians.