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Vic-sur-Aisne History Walk
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Vic-sur-Aisne History Walk

Wednesday 05 June 2024

On 12th September 1914 the first Battle of the Marne had just come to an end. The Germans were forced to retreat northwards and cross the river Aisne. Its banks are dominated by high plateaus topped by underground quarries, called “creutes”.
They offered excellent shelter to soldiers. In just a few days the war of movement became one of position. To protect themselves from German shelling, the French dug the first trenches.
From our campsite, Susan and I followed a ten mile route out into the countryside to see some of the monuments and learn some of the local history including the account of six local soldiers executed by their own army.
Rie Grand Pere, following the Aisne
The Village of Vaux
Approaching Confrecourt
Poppies on the plateau
Walking over the plateau to the broken cross monument
Monument de la Croix-Brisee
Information on la Croix-Brisee
Approaching Vingre
House and final letter of Soldier Gay
House and final letter of Soldier Pettelet
House and final letter of Soldier Quinault
House of Soldier Quinault
Monument des Fusilles
Cellar where the soldiers were kept and wrote their letters
Leaving Vingre
Heading for Saint Christophe a Berry
French country life
Eglise Saint Christophe
Route to Fontaine Sainte Anne
Fontaine Sainte Anne
Cross behind the fountain
Entrance to Carriere de Chapeaumount


The Route

Distance : 10 Miles

Map of route
Click HERE for a GPX file of the route.
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