Charny-sur-Meuse

Charny-sur-Meuse

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownCharny-sur-MeuseBras-sur-Meuse at 1.4 km (2 min)
Insee code55102Vacherauville at 2.9 km (3 min)
Postcode55100Louvemont-Côte-du-Poivre at 4.8 km (6 min)
Latitude49.2066410Marre at 5 km (6 min)
Longitude5.3633450Thierville-sur-Meuse at 5.9 km (7 min)
AltitudeFrom 185 to 293 metersBelleville-sur-Meuse at 5.9 km (7 min)
Surface12.62 km²Champneuville at 7.3 km (7 min)
Population554 inhabitantsSamogneux at 7.4 km (7 min)
Density43 inhabitants/km²Douaumont at 7.7 km (9 min)
Chief townBar-le-Duc (at 60 km, 64 min)Chattancourt at 8.1 km (9 min)
DepartmentMeuseVerdun at 8.2 km (11 min)
RegionLorraineSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION
  • Location: Charny-sur-Meuse is now a thriving village in the department of Meuse, chief town of Verdun district in the country, the town includes more than 500 people. Its specific site on the left bank of the Meuse at the foot of the Meuse Hauts de Charny is a strategic exchange and communication. It is this particular site which gives its name to the municipality. Charny's name is indeed derived from the Celtic language of Gaul in which the word "car" or "horn" would mean "horn" or "summit," Charny is the village located at the corner of the hills (the highest Meuse) that join with water (Meuse). Its location, north of Verdun Charny is a choke point, living in symbiosis with the city Verdun. The village of Charny is characterized as a place of passage and a defensive place, but also a central location overlooking the area north of the borough.
  • History:
  • Charny has from the outset played a principal role in the life of the city Verdun, particularly related to the bishops of Lorraine, the prosperous village in the High Middle Ages, which led to it being offered to the bishopric of Verdun as a gift by the Frankish king of Austrasia Childebert second (570-596, the son of the famous Queen Brunhild torn in Metz), probably to thank the Bishop of Verdun for his loyalty during this tumultuous period of the Royal Faid. This link with the diocese is very beneficial in the late 12th century, the Bishop of Verdun Arnould de Chiny adds a church.
  • Became an important fortified place is highly competitive in the future. The battle for the castle of Charny, then a stronghold of the Bishopric of Verdun is fierce as the lust of the Counts of Bar is great.
  • Under the Old Regime in the village between the legal and tax system of the Abbey of Saint-Paul de Verdun. These monks of the order of Premonstratensian take the benefit of the farm Villers Monks (now 2 km on the road to Thierville).
  • The First World War followed a series of devastating conflicts affecting the village, the frontier position, such as the Thirty Years War, the revolutionary wars, or the siege of Verdun in 1870. After the defeat of 1870, the village is part of the defense system organized by Sere de Rivieres: the fortified region of Verdun. A series of works are in the vicinity of the village, this development continues defensive throughout the war. At the outbreak of war, Charny is once again a place of encampment for soldiers during the first two years of the conflict. The German attack on the fortified region of Verdun in February 1916 saw the complete destruction of Charny, whose population was evacuated in advance. The return of the inhabitants is that in 1919, initially living in makeshift huts, reconstruction began and the village is reborn from the ashes and then receives a double honor: a summons to the order of the Army and the Military Cross for never having been taken.
  • In 1939, the specter of war resurfaced, the "phony war" gave way in May 1940, the reality of a conflict in which we were not prepared. The bridges over the Meuse were destroyed by the French genius for delaying a relentless German advance. The occupation is inevitable. The occupant installs its kommandantur the neighboring village, in Bras-sur-Meuse for two years. Acts of resistance are tempted as theft of ammunition stored at the plant Ricom whose author is shot. Liberation arrives in September 1944 with the troops of the 7th U.S. Armored Division. The GI's settled in the outskirts of Verdun became an important feeder for the U.S. military.
  • From the post-war, the village continues to grow but is gradually losing its agricultural identity. The proximity of Verdun Charny brings to be more dynamic. The introduction of new services in order to attract residents, businesses and economic activities as well as many tourists, has become the priority of the municipality but also grouped around a common community of Commons.

SIGHTSEEING
  • On the territory of the commune, there are traces of occupation dating back several times. From medieval times we can find some vestiges of the old castle (private property) to 2 km on the road to Thierville, is the farm of Villers Monks.
  • From Tight system of rivers and the First World War, the town has inherited several books. The position of the Belle Thorn in 1883, the Fort de Charny from 1887 to 1 km south west, and finally Fort Vacherauville 3 km to the west with the model anticipates that construction of the Maginot Line.
  • Canoeing: Charny-sur-Meuse welcome, open daily from 13h to 14h during the months of July and August, the rest of the year on request. Descent of the River Meuse in a canoe two or four seats (2 adults and 2 children) or kayak. Departure by nature with a risk-free path between Charny-sur-Meuse and Regnéville, near Verdun. Meals available at the water's edge to Charny-sur-Meuse.
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MonumentsFort of Vacherauville

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • The town of Charny is located between two major historical sites, the open-air museum on the site of the Battle of Verdun, and the battle of Meuse-Argonne.
  • The Community of Commons also offers various activities related to tourism (fishing, canoeing, hiking, mountain biking, etc.). And fun activities (corn maze).
  • The framework for the region is authentic, highlighted by a policy of decoration of villages on topics related to nature (floral villages, etc.)..
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 8°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. -1°C - Max. 7°C
Friday 17 February
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RESTAURANTS 
Village gaulois hotel logis de france 2
Marre
Unusual home... Enter their dreams... In one village among many other, a man and a woman would pick up rocks in the fields to build huts topped. Lauze, planted, builded and dreamed...
Located 4.5 km from Charny-sur-MeuseFrom 20 € to 30 € per person 
L'auberge de marville
Marville
The hostel is a hotel marville restaurant two stars by Michelin Guide, the little smart, Routard, Located in the historic village listed Marville, Meuse.
Located 28 km from Charny-sur-MeuseFrom 15 € to 35 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
L'Edénière de Crist'AL    
9.7
Abaucourt-Hautecourt
At the gates of Verdun Christine Albert & welcome you to their home dome entirely of wood, ecological and bioclimatic. Scenery and pampering provided ! Surprising !
Located 12.5 km from Charny-sur-Meuse70 € the double room 
La métairie du Manoir    
9.3
Watronville
Old house of character dating from 1851, having survived the Great War 1914/18. Located at the foot of the coasts of Meuse and surrounded by orchards. The owners will give you a charming...
Located 14.9 km from Charny-sur-Meuse58 € the double room 
Chateau de labessiere    
9.7
Ancemont
Lovely XVIIIth century chateau near Verdun and famous battlefields WW1. Reservations with dinners and drinks. Park with private pool/Minimum 2 nights in summer try it and enjoy it....
Located 15.2 km from Charny-sur-MeuseFrom 90 € to 120 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Découverte du Pays de VERDUN  
9.6
Belleray
Cottage pretty nice and bright on the Meuse river is the starting point for exploring the surrounding area of ​​verdun and sites of memory of the Great War.
Located 8.5 km from Charny-sur-MeuseFrom 300 € to 380 € per week 
Gîte La ferme BRAQUIS  
10
Verdun
Located in a small village Meuse in an old farmhouse, entirely renovated and inhabited by the owners, a stay of relaxation and calm you Braque. Near the Lorraine Regional Park and Sites...
Located 19.9 km from Charny-sur-MeuseFrom 215 € to 280 € per week 
Meublé de vacances Les hirondelles
Braquis
Located in a small village. Nearby historic sites. Verdun battlefields and in 1914/1918.
Located 20 km from Charny-sur-MeuseFrom 290 € to 360 € per week 

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HOTELS
Village Gaulois     
7.2
Verdun
Village Gaulois is located in Marre, 12 km from Verdun. The hotel offers private parking and easy access to the Verdun battlefields and Douaumont ossuary. Each of Village Gaulois’ unique...
Located 4.6 km from Charny-sur-MeuseRoom from 70 €
Hostellerie Du Coq Hardi     
7.1
Verdun
Located in the heart of Verdun, Le Coq Hardi is on the banks of the River Meuse and opposite Japiot Park. It offers 35 guestrooms and suites equipped with satellite TV. Hotel Le Coq...
Located 5.3 km from Charny-sur-MeuseRoom from 82 €
Hotel Du Tigre     
6.9
Verdun
The hotel is located in Verdun in a quiet and green setting, a few minutes away from the A4 motorway and the Meuse TGV railway station and within a stone’s throw of the battlefields,...
Located 5.6 km from Charny-sur-MeuseRoom from 45 €

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Meuse
Hostellerie Du Coq Hardi
Located in the heart of Verdun, Le Coq Hardi is on the banks of the River Meuse and opposite Japiot Park. It offers 35 guestrooms...
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