Discover Koeur-la-petite, Meuse, Lorraine, and its wonders

The chapel of Jévaux (also spelled Gévaux) is located in a clearing in the middle of the Vieille Poirière forest, in the municipality of Jouy-sous-les-Côtes, which is where its name comes from. Indeed, before the construction of the chapel, there was the "Jouy Val farm", Jouy, of a Gallo-Romanic toponymic type "Godiacu", based on the Christian personal name Godius, so Jévaux means the "Val de la Joie". A first chapel was built in the 12th century by the Premonstratensian monks of the abbey of Rangéval (commune of Corniéville), near a spring reputed to be miraculous. In modern times (16th century), it was guarded by a hermit. It was destroyed during the Revolution (1791). The present chapel, in neo-Gothic style, was rebuilt on the site of the previous one and inaugurated in 1891. It is topped by a bell tower with a visible bell crowned by a small Celtic cross in stone. Every year a pilgrimage takes place, which traditionally took place on the feast of the Nativity of Our Lady on 8 September, with an open-air mass and procession in the clearing. For some years now, the pilgrimage has taken place on 15 August. Translated with www.deepl.com/translator (free version)

First of all, to park, there is quite a lot of space, and if the weather is nice, there are a few small streets perpendicular to the Grande Rue in Lucey that allow you to put the car in the shade. The circuit starts with a few paths going up behind the village towards the forest on 200-300 meters. Once you are in the forest, the principle is to zigzag up and wait for the plateau where the fort is located. The latter is covered by vegetation, and will only be very little visible. You will cross here and there some constructions annexed to the fort to brighten up the walk =) /! Watch out! The walk goes around the fort, but not inside. It is not advisable to try to venture inside, especially with small children or animals: there are many holes and not all parts inside are stable. And until the last news, it's not very legal ;-) The circuit layout will help you to find your way, but you can very well take the many small paths. You'll see them appear on the map (for example on the OSM / OCM map background, they're almost all there). Once you've done the lap, you just have to go back down to the village. Don't hesitate to leave a comment if you did it and you liked it.

This tour allows you to discover the Left Bank and the beauty of the landscapes of the Meuse Valley along the canal. Dead man’s hill (Le Homme-mort) has suffered some of the most deadliest combats just as much as those on the right bank. Today, it is a pleasant wooded mound that you can enjoy visiting. This course is perfect for a first try of the electric bike. Easy and with little difference in altitude, it will be perfect for a nice stroll with family or friends ! Limited in supply and manpower, the Kronprinz army cannot attack simultaneously on both banks of the Meuse. In order to obtain better results on the right bank, C.Q.G. German prepared the second phase of its offensive whose main objective was to take control of the hills of Mort-Homme (Dead man’s hill) and the Côte 304. These two natural observatories regulated the fires of the French artillery; it is in fact a crucial stake for the offensive continuation. The fighting raged on there for weeks, destroying villages of Esnes-EN-ARGONNE and Chattancourt. Rapidly, the battle peaks became untenable volcanoes; suicidal assaults fade to move on to countless murderous gunshots . To protect themselves from bombing, both sides took refuge on the hillside, digging tunnels. On August 20, 1917, the generals Guillaumat and Pétain begin a to put victorious offensive which has the effect four German divisions attached to the sector Mort-Homme-cote 304 to flight. To the thousands of prisoners, material and armaments captured, must also be added more than twenty thousand victims whose units appear on the current monuments. In this inferno, the village of Cumières will disappear completely and will never be rebuilt.

This tour is the perfect way to discover Verdun for the first time. It invites cyclists to explore the city's history through the centuries, from the 10th century to the present day. You'll discover lively Verdun with its quays, medieval Verdun and contemporary Verdun with its art deco facades. Pedal to the rhythm of the Meuse on the Véloroute voie verte, enjoy the peace and quiet of the canal banks and explore Verdun's "Little Venice". The city boasts no fewer than five canals and twenty bridges. Originally, these canals were used by the many mills, tanneries and for navigation. Although some have been buried, you can still admire the Canal St-Airy, with its stone bridge and 16th-century house, the Canal du Puty, which runs alongside the ramparts, the Pont-écluse St-Amand and its Canal St-Vanne, and the discreet Canal de Minimes, which winds its way through the houses of Verdun.

Discover the Route touristique des Côtes de Toul and the wines of its AOC, colourful gastronomic gems! The true assets of the vineyard are the three main grape varieties used in its grey, red and white wines: the Gamay (63%), the Pinot Noir (23%) and the Auxerrois (11%). THE WINEGROWERS Today, the famous wines of the Côtes de Toul are produced on approximately ten wine domains, spread around 8 villages surrounding the town of Toul on a 20km-long north/south axis. All year long, you can taste the production of these passionate winegrowers. Trips and hikes Discover the beautiful landscapes of the Côtes de Toul by bike or by foot with the tours and the wonders of the Parc Naturel Régional de Lorraine, the Association des Sentiers de la Linotte in the north and the Association des Sentiers des Deuilles in the south. Points of interest Along the route de Côtes de Toul, stop for a moment and discover a few local gems. History, arts or leisure, there is something to suit all tastes! Rest and eat Along the route, you can find accomodation, restaurants and local producers to help you have a pleasant stay. Possibility of visits for groups all year round by reservation on 03 83 64 90 60 or by email at groupe@tourisme-terrestouloises.com

100 km of bycicle paths at the junction of european bycicle routes Charles-le-Téméraire (North-South) and the Canal de la Marne au Rhin (East-West), La Boucle de La Moselle. By bike, roller, by foot… Free map available

Le Bois Saint-Ignon: A 6.8 km trail through woods and other areas for exploring, making for a varied itinerary. It is also a smooth and easy circuit for mountain bikes. It is also pleasant for horse riding, but there’s a dangerous crossing of the D907. Cense Saint Paul: 6.5 km trail. On foot, this is a lovely walk with many glimpses of the village of Saizerais and even the Mousson hillock to the north. It is a smooth and easy circuit for mountain bikes, particularly in the anti-clockwise direction, but watch out for the horses that often use sections of the loop. On horseback, it is a rather short circuit, almost half tarmac, and the likelihood of encountering a number of other riders. Connecting trail: Coupled with the Boucle St Ignon and the Boucle de la Cense St Paul to create a longer hike. Exclusively through forests – cool temperatures guaranteed. For mountain bikes, the route is smooth in dry weather but can be extremely muddy after a long period of rainfall. On horseback, it is a pleasant ride by the D90B crossing is dangerous.

The 1870 battlefields are found on the "back" of the plateau, which opens up to the west towards the Côtes de Meuse hills. Along the paths you will come across many monuments erected in memory of the soldiers and a variety of educational and fun activities.

Nestling at the bottom of the Gorzia valley, Gorze is a natural attraction for walkers. The many wooded paths climb quickly to the heights, where breathtaking panoramas open up towards the Moselle valley and the surrounding hills.

This fortified mediaeval city overlooks one of the loops of the Moselle. It was once the summer residence of the Bishops of Toul. The high part of the town boasts a wealth of heritage that visitors can explore on a visual and interactive route. Follow the “madeleine route” (a local speciality) and discover seven iconic signposts, and scan 14 QR codes on the sides of houses to get architectural details.

Fabulous Vegan and gluten free B&B in the gorgeous countryside of the Champagne-Ardennes. All 5 rooms are fully equipped and furnished to a high standard with private en suite with shower, basin and WC. A homemade vegan and gluten free breakfast is included in the price, as well as tourist tax. The Rose room and Garden room are suitable to bring a dog, The Flamingo room and Leaf room are suitable for families and have space for a children's cot. On request you can join us every day for a three course meal, depending on availability. If you would like a picnic please ask about the options at the moment of booking. The property can also be rented as a self-catering holiday home per weekend, midweek or week.

This house is located in a quiet village in the South of the Ardennes, nearby historical sites (WWI and WW2) of the Argonne. Garden, swimming pool, games for children. 4 bedrooms (1 double bed, 4 single beds, 2 double beds). 2 shower rooms (1 is equiped with a washing machine), toilets. Fully equiped kitchen (ceramic hob, microwave oven, dish washer), large living room, TV, DVD player, hi-fi system, telephone, 2 single sofa beds. Terrace with BBQ and garden furniture.

At the heart of a garden, a quaint cottage opens its doors: "Au Balcon du Bonheur": a carefully decorated and furnished double room (with additional sleeping mezzanine) offers sweeping views over this natural setting. A setting that combines massive charm, unusual unearthed objects, atypical rest corners, beautiful ponds and a view of the castle Yvois... The hospitality of the owner will guarantee you a moment of happiness in this scenery and atmosphere. The location means you can enjoy the local heritage and tourist sites in France, Belgium and Luxembourg.

Learn how to make your own cosmetics and household products during workshops (workshops can be done at home, on request) and how to take care of yourself through energy treatments with Karine (Natural creator). In turn, Barbara offers you the opportunity to discover laughter yoga and her individual and group meditation workshops. Registration and appointment required: Barbara 06 42 70 54 88 & Karine 06 75 81 60 53 Instagram @lesmeditationsdalisea @crea_au_naturel

A 25 m swimming pool and a paddling pool with games for children. A fitness area (cardio training, muscle strengthening: rowers, elliptical bicycles, treadmills, classic bicycles, bicycles with back support). A wellness area with sauna, hammam and Jacuzzi.

A gayoir is a large pool in which horses are bathed after exercise. The one in Koeur-la-Petite is large and located in the heart of the village.

The "musée départemental" is on the ground floor of the former summer residence of President Raymond Poincaré. It was built between 1906 and 1913 in a neo-Louis XIII style by an architect from Nancy, Charles-Désiré Bourgon. Raymond Poincaré was born in Bar-le-Duc in 1860. He was a government minister six times and was President of France from 1913 to 1920. The museum shows the amazing rise to power of this politician, lawyer and writer who left a profound mark on history. No guided tours.

Finished around 1775, the Benedictin Library has around 8800 books amond which are 77 manuscripts, 86 incunables and some rare editions carefully preserved; some of which date back to the 9th Century. This extraordinary collection can be seen in the decorated antechamber and part of the great room through various exhibitions.

Located since the 8th Century in the Woinville forest, it was transferred to its actual location in 815 under the impulsion of Abbot Smaragde, counselor of Charlemagne. The Abbey is renovated in the 9th century then further in the 17th and 18th centuries thanks to abbots dom Hennezon and dom Maillet. The church and the library are the only two visible parts.

In its Meuse parts, the river is particularly wild. Indeed, few roads, dams or recalibration come hinder its free development. Many oxbows, ponds and other valleys ensure the sustainability of a very rich fauna and flora specific to these wetlands.

Located in the heart of the Meuse Valley, 35km south of Verdun, the city of Saint-Mihiel offers its inhabitants and visitors a rich heritage marked by a strong memory. Its history is closely linked to that of its Benedictine abbey, founded in the 8th century, on a wooded hill (Mont Châtillon) a few kilometres from its current location. Legend has it that the foundation was founded as a result of a demonstration by the Archangel Michael, head of the heavenly armies. Spending a night with his suite on Mount Châtillon, Lord Wulfoad allegedly had a relic of the archangel hung on a hazelnut branch. In the morning, when he wanted to retrieve the relic, the branch rose again with each attempt. The sign was clear, Saint-Michel wanted a religious house to be founded here. For modern historians, the establishment of the Benedictines corresponds to a disgrace suffered by Wulfoad, a powerful Austrasian lord, following a rebellion against King Pepin Le Bref. The latter confiscated the lord's lands and entrusted them to Fulrad, abbot of Saint-Denis, who made use of them by setting up a Benedictine community there. It is also said that Saint-Michel saved the city by preventing seven evil fairies from throwing large rocks into the Meuse River that would have flooded the site. Still visible, these rocks are now known as the Dames de Meuse. Beyond the legendary aspects, we know that the Benedictine community settled near the banks of the Meuse River in the 9th century in a hamlet called Godonécourt. Over the centuries, under the impulse of the abbey, the town of Saint-Mihiel flourished and developed to the point of becoming a true artistic and cultural centre. Many footprints are still visible today, rooted in the Sami heritage: magnificent private mansions from the Renaissance, 17th and 18th centuries; a renowned artistic heritage inspired by the emergence of Ligier Richier's Sammielloise sculpture school, the leader of a cultural renewal; an exceptional Benedictine library whose oldest manuscripts date back to the 8th century. Discover Saint-Mihiel by walking through its streets, reflecting an exciting heritage.

The abbey church dedicated to St. Michael contains the statue of the Virgin Mary Swooning by sculptor Ligier Richier. Also well worth seeing are the 80 choirstalls and the magnificent 17th-century organ. Guided tour with advance booking.

Composed of four main buildings enclosing a small courtyard, this house is one of the oldest civil constructions preserved in Saint-Mihiel, and more widely in the Meuse. It belonged to a rich cloth maker around 1350 and was bought in 1428 by the Duke of Bar "The Good King René". Private building, visit of the exteriors only.

Renaissance hotel built in the second half of the 16th century. Transformed in the first half of the 18th century (portal and door, vestibule and stairwell, rear facade and side pavilions). Bousmard's family bequeathed it to the city in 1855. On the facade, admire its animal gargoyles.

The Ailly wood was the scene of violent fighting in April-May 1915. The "Tranchée de la Soif" bears witness to the suffering endured by the men of Commander d'André who were forced to surrender to the Germans on May 22, 1915, after having held out for 3 days when they were isolated, bombed, deprived of food and water. Many regimental monuments and remains of trenches line the forest path between the woods of Ailly and Marbotte. This site is not an ordinary place, it is a battlefield, it deserves your respect.

Restaurant, bar, pizzeria. A warm but simple welcome. Mr. Kastendeuch prepares his specialities made with fresh fish, or pizzas which you can eat in or take away.

There is a menu of more than thirty pancakes so discover the tastes of Brittany.

Homemade and hand kneaded pizza dough. Pizzas cooked on a wood fire. At the 10th pizza, the eleventh is offered. (offer not cumulative)

The Restaurant Ligier Richier in the heart of Saint-Mihiel old town serves traditional cuisine.

The Lion d'or is a pizzeria offering all the flavours of Italian cuisine in a convivial ambiance.

Traditional butcher's shop and delicatessen, speciality of black and white sausages. Breeder and butcher in the great lineage of his father, François POLMARD decided to create his own breeding. He is immersed in extensive research on the different breeds of cattle, their diets, their well-being but also on maturation. A single objective: to produce the ultimate meat. In his turn, for several years now, Alexandre POLMARD has been pursuing this patient work of perfection alongside his father.

Housed in the town's old railway station, the rustic Restaurant Rive Gauche serves traditional cuisine.

Restaurant in the countryside. Try the delicious cuisine of the auberge du Chardon Fleuri.

A unique setting where conviviality is the order of the day. A subtle combination of styles, a simple mix of minimalist and industrial design in which polished concrete blends with timber and the transparency of glass.

Chef's special at lunchtime during the week. Menu displayed on a blackboard. Traditional cuisine made with fresh produce. Business meals. Pizzas to eat in every evening. Takeaway pizzas from 7pm.

The hotel-restaurant "Les bons pères" welcomes you in charming surroundings. Its central location invites you to discover the Lorraine region: Saint-Mihiel, Verdun, Bar-le-Duc... Discover the "Les bons pères" hotel-restaurant, with its 11 modern or traditional rooms offering great comfort and a magnificent view, including a large family room with 1 double bed and 2 single beds for your children, and a private bathroom.

Commercy 10km - Saint Mihiel 10km - Verdun 40km and Bar le Duc 28km. Looking for natural surroundings but also comfortable accommodation with facilities? This gite is ideal: for 2, in one storey (40m2), situated in one hectare of land with trees, with terrace and view over a 5000m2 lake. Detached gite with well-equipped kitchen, living room with TV, 1 bedroom (1 double bed), bathroom with shower. Garden furniture and barbecue. Fishing available in the lake (boat). Electric heating. Enclosed garden. Lounger available. Pets on request.

Welcome to the nature lovers in a house of charm surrounded with a park closed with private pond and situated in a village decorated with flowers. You can have breakfast where it will please you, you will go fishing or you will relax at the edge of the pond of the property. The room (Mélanie) spacious and comfortable gives a view on the garden (1 double bed and private facilities). The room (Elodie) in the floor with privative lounge (1 double bed and private facilities). The breakfast can be taken in the breakfast room or in the garden.

Commercy 10km. This village gite can accommodate up to 10 persons. Located in a little village in the Meuse valley, guests can enjoy activities close to nature. There are 5 themed bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a 30m² terrace, garden, garage and courtyard. 2 bedrooms with 2 single beds and 3 bedrooms with 1 double bed. Expenses not included.

Located between Verdun and Commercy is the small town known as "Lorraine's Little Florence", Saint-Mihiel. Push open the wrought-iron gate, take a deep breath and - you're on holiday! Marie-Noëlle Sellen gives guests a friendly welcome to La Paliole, a gîte set in lush, peaceful grounds, 33 ares of land dotted with trees that is part of the 12th-century estate which once belonged to the Dukes of Bar.

This 18th century house is located in the old town Saint Mihiel which used to host an important Benedictine Abbey. This charming and cosy house has a courtyard and a garden and is furnished in the tradition of Lorraine interiors. Flat with view on the garden : 3 bedroom flat including a big living room with a fireplace, a kitchen, a bathroom , WC, and a small terrace. Suitable for 5 people. Flat with view on the courtyard : one bedroom flat with separate entrance. It includes a living room with an open kitchen and a single bed, and a twin bed room. Bathroom equipped with washbin, shower, and WC. Suitable for 3 people

Youth Hostel. advanced-reservation required. Open all year round for groups and from 01/04 to 30/11 for individuals. maximum capacity : 50 people (groups and individuals)

Hotel with 20 bedrooms located in a quiet surrounding.

Located on a fish farm on the edge of the town of Saint-Mihiel, La Maison du Pêcheur offers a peaceful break between town and country. You can take relaxing walks in the grounds extending more than one hectare. Pretty one-storey cottage. Ground floor: living room and WC; 1st floor: large bedroom, bathroom and WC.

Located on the Meuse rivershore, this campsite has 130.