Sur le Champ de Bataille

Overlooking Leernes and Landelies, this was the site of the 22 August 1914 Battle. Be sure to see the monument erected in memory of the French soldiers who died during this campaign.

To mark the 1914-18 war, it was decided to choose an apple tree, whose fruit is known for the production of cider. A fi ne way of paying a tribute to the French regiment, most of whose members were from Normandy, a region famed for its cider.

Carved out of a solid block of stone from the Stenuick de Fontaine-l’Evêque quarries as a tribute to Mrs. Champetier de Ribes' two sons, who died serving France.

Pay a visit to this 15th century Gothic-style building boasting several must-see items, such as the La Jonchière family coat of arms, the relics of St. Quirinus and splendid furniture