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Les Carrières de Confrécourt
Places of memory
in Nouvron-Vingré
From :
5€
Full-fare
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In Confrécourt, during the years of trench warfare, French soldiers found refuge a few meters from the front lines in quarries dug into the hillside. They left an important work of history and memory by carving the stone. Magnificent frescoes and sculptures adorn the walls of the quarries: plaques prefiguring the lists of the dead of our communes, coats of arms of the regiments, heads of horses or women like Marianne, chapels where one prayed before going back into the trenches. This...
In Confrécourt, during the years of trench warfare, French soldiers found refuge a few meters from the front lines in quarries dug into the hillside. They left an important work of history and memory by carving the stone. Magnificent frescoes and sculptures adorn the walls of the quarries: plaques prefiguring the lists of the dead of our communes, coats of arms of the regiments, heads of horses or women like Marianne, chapels where one prayed before going back into the trenches. This ensemble constitutes a unique testimony of the Great War. A few meters away are the ruins of the monastic farm of Confrécourt (12th century), the scene of violent fighting. The quarries are open for guided tours on the first Sunday of each month, from April to September. Contact soissonnais1418@laposte.net
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Rates
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AdultFrom 5 €
Openings
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From
April 2, 2023
until September 3, 2023
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Sunday2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
