This part of the route will take you out of the Marne department and into the Aube department.
This 30th stage of the Via Francigena in France is one of the most interesting for those who love to admire atypical religious heritage and sacred art. Indeed, you can visit three of the most beautiful half-timbered churches in Champagne, including those of Outines, Bailly-le-Franc, and Lentilles. The GR® 145 then continues towards Précy-Saint-Martin and then Dienville.
Points of interest
Points of interest
Points of interest
1Outines
A village located near Lac du Der, you can visit a beautiful half-timbered church on the tourist route of Half-Timbered Churches and 16th-Century Stained Glass Windows, which offers an audio guide. Several holiday cottages are available in Outines.
2Bailly-le-Franc
Don't miss the magnificent Sainte-Croix-en-son-Exaltation church located on the Champagne Half-Timbered Churches Tourist Route.
3Lentilles
Still on the Route of 16th-century half-timbered churches with stained glass windows, the Church of Saint James and Saint Philip in Lentilles is one of the most beautiful on this tourist trail, its distinctly rustic character giving it a certain charm.
4Montmorency-Beaufort
Arrival at this stage. It was not until 1919 that Montmorency-Beaufort took its current name. However, the village was mentioned as early as the Carolingian period under the name of Beaufort. The Via Francigena continues towards Précy-Saint-Martin and Dienville.
