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Cerny-en-Laonnois

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Village of the Aisne region Hauts-de-France, Cerny-en-Laonnois with his sixty inhabitants takes place about twenty kilometers from Laon, the heights of the plateau of the Chemin des Dames. It is located near Moussy-Verneuil, Mills and Neuville-sur-Ailette.

Populated for many centuries, the territory of Cerny-en-Laonnois crossed the centuries forging the face that it is today, especially with the early twentieth century horrors of the First World War.

Today the town attracts with its rich historical heritage revolving around the Great War, as well as by the beauty of its surrounding landscape still marked by this painful period. The history and heritage enthusiasts will soon be seduced by this city in memory of our soldiers.

Geographical information

MunicipalityCerny-en-Laonnois
Postcode02860
Latitude49.4434610 (N 49° 26’ 36”)
Longitude3.6678330 (E 3° 40’ 4”)
AltitudeFrom 74m to 194m
Surface area7.22 km²
Population62 inhabitants
Density8 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLaon (17 km, 23 min)
Insee code02150
IntercommunalityCA du Pays de Laon
DepartmentAisne
TerritoryPicardy
RegionHauts-de-France

Nearest cities & towns

Vendresse-Beaulne2.3 km (4 min)
Chamouille3.8 km (5 min)
Moulins4.3 km (7 min)
Pancy-Courtecon4.6 km (6 min)
Moussy-Verneuil5.4 km (9 min)
Colligis-Crandelain5.5 km (7 min)
Monthenault5.5 km (7 min)
Paissy5.6 km (8 min)
Braye-en-Laonnois6 km (7 min)
Martigny-Courpierre6.4 km (9 min)
Bourg-et-Comin6.4 km (8 min)
Neuville-sur-Ailette6.8 km (10 min)
Cuissy-et-Geny7.7 km (10 min)
Jumigny7.9 km (10 min)

Things to see and do

Inaugurated in 1951, the memorial of the Chemin des Dames is a small memorial chapel facing the great French cemetery in memory of the soldiers of the First World War. Romanesque style and small size, it is entirely in limestone and is wearing a sober bell tower. Not far away, do not miss to discover the lantern of the dead whose fire symbolizes the battlefields of the Great War. At night, it is visible the cathedrals of Laon, Soissons and Reims. All ranked twentieth century heritage and listed historic monument.

Installed in 1919, the national necropolis today brings together more than 5,000 bodies, of which 2386 ossuary and some Russian graves. Identified inventory generally it has a cemetery of more than 13,000 m² honors the soldiers of the early twentieth century fallen for France.

Alongside the French cemetery, it is possible to discover the German cemetery with its 7526 body.

Located on the shores of Lake Ailette Golf Ailette offers new course to eighteen holes in a unique natural setting. Hiking trails allow you to enjoy the surroundings of the lake and neighboring villages.

Places of interest

Leisure centres

Events and festivities

A Christmas market is proposed in December.

Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. 1°C - Max. 11°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 5°C - Max. 14°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 9°C - Max. 15°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Reims City Pass, 24 hours, 48 hours or 72 hours : visits, transport, cultural activities
Culture and education22 € Reims (34 km)
Tour in a Vintage 2CV Car, Cellar Visit & Champagne Tasting – 2 hrs. 30 mins
Entertainment70 € Reims (34 km)
Heritage Tour of Reims in a Vintage 2CV Car – 1 hour
Entertainment40 € Reims (34 km)
Tour in a Vintage 2CV Car, Cellar Visit & Champagne Tasting – 3 hrs. 30 mins
Entertainment100 € Reims (34 km)
Heritage Tour of Reims & Vineyard Visit in a Vintage 2CV Car – 2 hours
Entertainment60 € Reims (34 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Hidden Treasures
HikeEasy1:30Château-Thierry (48 km)
In the footsteps of La Fontaine
HikeIntermediate40 minChâteau-Thierry (48 km)
From Epernay to Châlons-en-Champagne - The Marne Valley
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy2:35Épernay (49 km)
The domain of the Princes de Condé
HikeIntermediate3:30Condé-en-Brie (49 km)
Bouzy red and white coast
Cycling itineraryEasy4:40Bouzy (53 km)

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