Sainte-Menehould, Administrative commune in Marne, France.
Description
Sainte-Menehould is a commune in the Marne department of northeastern France situated in a gently rolling agricultural landscape. The town center contains municipal buildings and local shops serving the surrounding rural communities.
History
The town gained military importance during the French civil war in the 17th century when defensive structures were built. Military engineer Vauban contributed to the design of fortifications that shaped the settlement's strategic layout.
Culture
The town is named after a Christian martyr and serves as a regional administrative hub for the surrounding area. Visitors can experience the local identity shaped by partnerships with towns in Scotland and Canada.
Practical
The town is best visited on weekdays when the Monday market offers locally produced goods and regional products. Getting around the center is easy on foot, and the rural setting makes for pleasant walks through the surrounding countryside.
Did you know?
The town is known for a local specialty called pied de cochon, where pig trotters are slow-cooked until the bones become soft and edible. This traditional dish has been prepared for generations and represents a distinctive part of the local food culture.
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Nécropole nationale de Sainte-Menehould
108 m
Église Notre-Dame-du-Château de Sainte-Menehould
147 m
Église Saint-Charles de Sainte-Menehould
298 m
Église Saint-Didier de Verrières
2.9 km
Église de la Nativité-de-la-Bienheureuse-Vierge-Marie de Futeau
7.8 km
Salle des Fêtes de Sainte-Menehould
253 m
Église Saint-Laurent des Senades
7.5 km
Église Saint-François-d'Assise du Neufour
7.8 km
Église Saint-Nicolas de la Grange-aux-Bois
3.6 km
Caisse d'Épargne
273 m
Église Saint-Julien à Élise
5.3 kmMusée d'Art et d'Histoire de Sainte-Menehould
239 m
Église de la Nativité-de-la-Bienheureuse-Vierge-Marie des Islettes
8.2 km
Town hall of Sainte-Menehould
326 m
Chapelle des Vertes-Voyes de Sainte-Menehould
1.5 kmLe Pont des Rèmes (Samian Ware Productioncentre)
6.2 kmImmeubles, Place d'Austerlitz
355 m
Chapelle de l'hospice de Sainte-Menehould
475 m
Chapelle Saint-Charles de Sainte-Menehould
307 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Vallée des Islettes
8 kmOrgue de tribune de l'église Notre-Dame du Château de Sainte-Menehould
147 mFaïencerie des Islettes
7.3 kmLavoir de Florent-En-Argonne
6 kmMonument aux Morts
263 mMonument aux morts
2.3 kmDe Vaux
1.9 kmMonument aux défenseurs de l'Argonne
1.1 kmMemorial, war memorial
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