The Martigny area is shaped by the Ton Valley.
Culture and history
The Church of Saint John the Baptist in Martigny has been documented since 1120. The present building dates from the second half of the 12th century. The church contains baptismal fonts made of blue stone.
The two secondary side altars contain reused paneling that probably comes from Saint-Pierre de Bucilly Abbey.
The paintings „The Washing of the Feet“ and „The Last Supper“ come from Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul de Bucilly Abbey and were acquired by the municipality of Martigny in 1819. Both paintings are protected as movable cultural heritage.
Martigny is one of the most notable municipalities in the canton because of its well-preserved vernacular civil architecture. Historical stone quarrying in Martigny has been documented since the 17th century.
Landscape and townscape
The circular medieval castle mound is surrounded by a moat and lies on a steep slope above the right bank of the Ton.
A medieval castle mound is still visible at the site of the destroyed Château de Martigny.
Route through the Ton Valley
The Route touristique de la vallée du Ton runs between Aubenton and Étréaupont along the Ton Valley. It is freely accessible and designated as a circular road route. The Route touristique de la vallée du Ton recommends visiting the Falaise de Martigny.
Those who choose Martigny as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
More local pages: Veuilly-La-Poterie, Saint-Michel, Vauxcéré, Saint-Quentin, Folembray, Chaourse, Chierry, Dole
