Saint-Remy-en-Bouzemont-Saint-Genest-et-Isson is located in the Champagne humide and combines a multifaceted local history with distinctive routes and opportunities for observing nature. The route is the 29th stage of the Via Francigena in France.
For some travel plans, this includes renting a holiday apartment in Saint-Remy-en-Bouzemont-Saint-Genest-et-Isson.
Culture
The Château de la Motte was built by Pierre de Joisel before 1568. The village church also preserves several historical features: the choir and transept date from the 16th century. Inside, there are two large 17th-century paintings, one dedicated to Saint Remi, the church’s patron saint, and the other to the Virgin Mary.
The village church also contains a wooden statue of Saint Genest dating from around 1300, which is listed as a historic monument. The Saint-Remi Church in Saint-Remy-en-Bouzemont-Saint-Genest-et-Isson is dedicated to Saint Remi, the Bishop of Reims. The village has half-timbered buildings. A statue of Saint Genès comes from a chapel that disappeared in 1840.
A historic wayside cross on the departmental road towards Drosnay dates from the 16th century.
Nature
The Ferme aux Grues is located in one of the most important feeding grounds for cranes (Grus grus). Its observatory is permanently open to the public; admission is free of charge.
Hiking trails
The GR® 145 / VFF29 route runs from Saint-Remy-en-Bouzemont-Saint-Genest-et-Isson towards Outines near Lac du Der. The GR® 145 / VFF29 stage is an easy, one-way hike covering 12 km.
Other local pages: Courcelles-Sapicourt, Mondement-Montgivroux, Courtisols, Fontaine-Sur-Ay, Ambonnay, Warmeriville, Giffaumont-Champaubert, Vert-Toulon
