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Paul_C
September 26, 2023
Hiking
The Joost Van Vollenhoven Memorial 1914-1918 is dedicated to a French officer and colonial administrator of Dutch origin who died during the First World War1. The memorial is located on the edge of departmental road No. 2 (Villers-Cotterêts to Longpont), near the Villers-Cotterêts forest, where General Mangin's 10th army launched an offensive against German positions in July 1918.
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•Paul_C
October 1, 2023
Running
The Joost Van Vollenhoven Memorial 1914-1918 is a monument dedicated to a French officer and colonial administrator who died during the First World War. The monument is located near the village of Longpont, in the forest of Villers-Cotterêts, where you will find many trails of different lengths and difficulties. You can run in the woods, admire historical monuments and pay tribute to fallen soldiers. The Joost Van Vollenhoven Memorial 1914-1918 is a place of history, nature and inspiration for trail runners.
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Hike a moderate 6.0-mile loop through the Forêt de Retz, exploring the historic Longpont Abbey ruins and charming Longpont village.
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Elevation 140 m
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