Rieux: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
The Église Saint-Laurent in Rieux has a Gothic choir dating from the 13th century; Violet-le-Duc described it as a perfect example of Champagne Gothic architecture. The nave was rebuilt in the 16th century.
Those who choose Rieux as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture
The church in Rieux has been classified as a Monument historique on the heritage protection list of 1862. The Église Saint-Laurent also contains a carved oak bench dating from the 16th century, with ten panels depicting chimeras with fish and dolphin bodies. The furnishings also include 16th-century polychrome statues of Saint Quentin and Saint Laurent.
History
The Château de Rieux is now destroyed; the poet Alphonse de Lamartine stayed there. Rieux is also associated with the first oil well in Villeperdue.
Events
In Rieux, the “les Dolmens” festival committee organises events in the village, including Easter, Christmas and a flea market. The Église Saint-Laurent can be visited as part of the European Heritage Days. As part of this heritage programme, projections were used to show visitors the roof structure and bell tower of the Église Saint-Laurent, which are inaccessible to the public. A guided tour of the interior and exterior of the Église Saint-Laurent was also offered as part of a local heritage programme.
Surroundings
The historic site of Abbaye de la Grâce is located in the immediate vicinity of Rieux. The historic site of Abbaye de Belleau is located near Rieux. In the wider regional area are the ruins of Abbaye Notre-Dame du Reclus and the Château de Château-Thierry.
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