The Pays du Der reveals itself as you walk
Stage 29 of the Via Francigena in France takes you near Lac du Der. Departing from Saint-Rémy-en-Bouzemont-Saint-Genest-et-Isson, head to the village of Outines. This town near the lake is home to a magnificent half-timbered church. The three ponds of Outines offer a remarkable walk, discovering exceptional biodiversity. From October to March, you can see and hear the Common Cranes, majestic migratory birds.
Points of interest
Points of interest
Points of interest
1Saint-Rémy-en-Bouzemont
Saint-Rémy-en-Bouzemont-Saint-Genest-et-Isson is the commune with the longest name in France. As you stroll through the village, you can explore its church, half-timbered buildings, wash house and rural crosses. There is a mini-market and a chemist's in the village.
2Outines
Outines is a village on the Tourist Route of 16th-century Half-Timbered Churches and Stained Glass Windows. Be sure to visit Saint-Nicolas Church with its audio guide, which allows you to tour the building in several languages. Near the village, you can stroll around the ponds of Outines and Arrigny.
