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California Plateau – Vauclair Abbey Ruins loop from Guignicourt

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California Plateau – Vauclair Abbey Ruins loop from Guignicourt

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California Plateau – Vauclair Abbey Ruins loop from Guignicourt

02:23

38.2km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.9 km

Craonne Memorial Stone

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This memorial stone, located on the Plateau de Californie above the old Craonne, commemorates the fierce fighting of April-May 1917 during the Nivelle Offensive. It stands on the spot where the French army suffered heavy losses in the battle against the German defenses. The stone also pays tribute to the destroyed village of Craonne, which was not rebuilt after the war. The site is closely linked to the famous “Chanson de Craonne”, the pacifist song of the French soldiers

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15.8 km

California Plateau

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The Plateau de Californie, situated above the ruined village of Craonne, was a strategic high point during the First World War. In April 1917, it became the scene of fierce fighting during the Nivelle Offensive. French troops suffered heavy losses here in their attempt to break through the German lines.

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19.3 km

Vauclair House CCCD

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19.7 km

Vauclair Abbey Ruins

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This abbey, which was founded in 1134 by St. Bernard, was severely damaged in a bombardment in 1917. The best preserved buildings are the pantry, the refectory of the lay brothers, the chapter house and the monks' hall. The foundations of the abbey church and the inn are still visible. Next to the garden with medicinal plants there is an exhibition space. Surrounding it is the monastic forest of Vauvelair, which covers 1000 hectares.

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21.7 km

Bouconville-Vauclair,

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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?

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26.7 km

Priory of Corbeny

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The Prieuré Saint-Marcoul de Corbeny is a former Benedictine monastery located in Corbeny, in the Aisne department. It was founded at the beginning of the 10th century and played an important role in the religious and political history of the region.
The monastery was founded by Charles III the Simple, who granted asylum to monks from Nanteuil in Normandy during the Norman invasions. These monks brought with them the relics of Saint Marcoul, which were known for their healing powers. The relics attracted pilgrims, including kings of France who came to Corbeny after their coronation in Reims to receive the healing power of the relics.
The monastery was closed in 1790 during the French Revolution. Despite its closure, the Prieuré Saint-Marcoul remains an important historical and cultural monument in the region.

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27.0 km

Corbeny: War Memorial

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The monument aux morts in Corbeny is a memorial to the inhabitants of Corbeny who gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars. At the top of the monument you can see a "poilu" at rest. He is standing and it seems as if he is waiting and observing". Poilu is the nickname given to French soldiers from the First World War who were in the trenches. This nickname is typical of this war and was only used in rare and exceptional cases during the Second World War.

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27.0 km

Saint-Marcoul Church

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Church of Saint-Quentin de Corbeny, in Romanesque style and rebuilt after the war of 1914-1918. It preserves the relics of Saint Marcoul.
This church is usually always open (during the day). This was something that someone spontaneously told me when I crossed the village.

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38.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.4 km

4.40 km

952 m

393 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.3 km

3.61 km

834 m

431 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

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California Plateau – Vauclair Abbey Ruins loop from Guignicourt

Craonne Memorial Stone

California Plateau

Vauclair House CCCD

Vauclair Abbey Ruins

Bouconville-Vauclair,

Priory of Corbeny

Corbeny: War Memorial

Saint-Marcoul Church

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