Monthenault showcases a distinctive architectural side with the Church of Saint Martin of Monthenault. It was rebuilt in 1932 by the architect Paul-Albert Müller in the Art Deco style.
Culture
Inside the Church of Saint Martin of Monthenault are stained-glass windows created by Louis Barillet and a blue-painted concrete nave. In the warmer months, the church is often open.
Those choosing Monthenault as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Cycling
“Les vendangeoirs à VTT” is a challenging 11.7-kilometre mountain-bike circuit starting in Monthenault. The route passes vendangeoirs, elegant residences of winegrowers dating back to the 19th century.
“Sous la montagne couronnée” is another challenging mountain-bike circuit starting in Monthenault. It is 25.1 kilometres long and has a stated duration of three and a half hours.
The “Sous la montagne couronnée” route runs between the landscape of the Laonnois and the city of Laon, through grassy plains and hills covered with deciduous trees. The “montagne couronnée” lies in the background.
The “D'une vallée à l'autre” mountain-bike route passes through the Creuttes of the Ferme des Carrières and by the Ferme du Château de Presles, where remains from the 13th century have been preserved.
History and Surroundings
The historic sites of Ferme de Froidmont, La Croix sans Tête and Abbaye du Sauvoir are located around Monthenault. Further afield in the region around Monthenault are the ruins of Abbaye de Vauclair. The Côte 108 hill is also located there.
Landscape
The family circuit “Le tour du lac à V.T.T.” runs between the Chemin des Dames and Lac de l’Ailette on pleasant, easily rideable paths. The grassy, shady shores of the lake are suitable for a picnic during a half-day outing.
