Viels-Maisons, Administrative commune in Aisne, France
Description
Viels-Maisons is a commune in Aisne in northern France, situated where three departments converge and create a distinctive location in the region. The village spreads across gently rolling terrain that creates a rural character with varied elevations and natural features.
History
The village once hosted a fortified castle with towers and defensive structures dating back to the 16th century. This fortress shaped the settlement for centuries, revealing that this location held strategic importance in its era.
Culture
The Église Sainte-Croix stands as the spiritual center of the village, displaying architectural elements that span from the medieval period through the baroque era. Inside, the ornate altar reflects the craftsmanship and religious devotion that shaped local life across generations.
Practical
The village has bus connections linking it to nearby areas, providing transport access for visitors. It helps to be aware of its location at the intersection of three departments, as this affects how the area is connected to surrounding roads.
Did you know?
A fountain from 1771 stands at the market square, its stone basin equipped with an iron ring that once secured horses during marketplace gatherings. This practical design shows how village fountains served as both water sources and anchoring points for daily village activity.
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Mémorial napoléonien à Marchais-en-Brie
8.3 km
Abbaye de Nogent-l'Artaud
9.4 km
Église Saint-Barthélémy de La Chapelle-sur-Chézy
5.8 km
Château de Viels-Maisons
154 mÉglise Saint-Germain
9.5 km
Église Sainte-Croix de Viels-Maisons
150 m
Église Saint-Martin de Marchais-en-Brie
6.6 km
Ferme de Villefontaine
7.6 km
Église Saint-Cyr-et-Sainte-Julitte de L'Épine-aux-Bois
4 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Romeny-sur-Marne
9.9 km
Église de la Nativité-de-la-Sainte-Vierge de Viffort
8.4 km
Église Saint-Antoine de Montfaucon
7 km
Croix de cimetière
6.9 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Vendières
4.6 km
Église Saint-André d'Essises
7.4 km
Église Saint-Thibaud de Rozoy-Bellevalle
5.4 km
Église Saint-Thibaud Fontenelle-en-Brie
6.4 km
Église Saint-Crépin-et-Saint-Crépinien (Verdelot)
3.2 km
Église Saint-Loup-et-Saint-Gilles de Hondevilliers
6.5 km
Église Saint-Martin de Sablonnières
7.8 km
Saint Lupus Church of Montdauphin
5.5 km
Église Sainte-Croix de Bassevelle
8.7 km
Église Saint-Loup-de-Troyes de Bellot
7.3 km
Église Saint-Rémi de Villeneuve-sur-Bellot
5.7 km
Église Saint-Fiacre de Mécringes
8.9 km
Église Saint-Ferréol de Montolivet
8.1 km
Château de Launoy-Renault
5.6 km
Champagne Vincent Père et Fils
9.9 km
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