Circuit Coye Forest - Hérivaux Abbey

Discover the Coye-la-forêt forest massif on the edge of the Chantilly forest, which is a backdrop for the ruins of a magnificent old abbey, located in the Val d'Hérivaux.

Also see:
- Church of Saint-Côme and Saint-Damien
Built on an old building, it is dedicated from the 2th century to Saints Côme and Damien, twin brothers, patron saints of doctors. Its picturesque appearance is due to the harmonious juxtaposition of Romanesque, Gothic and then Renaissance elements: the Romanesque choir is from the XNUMXth century, the chapel of Saints Cosmas and Damian from the XNUMXth century and the Gothic chapel of the Virgin from the XNUMXth century. The richly decorated portal, the work of the Luzarch architect Nicolas de Saint-Michel, is typical of the XNUMXnd Renaissance.
Much of the interior furniture evoking St-Côme and Damien (paintings, sculptures, etc.) recalls the existence of the St Côme-St Damien pilgrimage for the medical professions.
The church was classified as a historical monument on July 13, 1912.

- Herivaux Abbey
Located in a remote valley traversed by the rû de la Flâche, the Abbey of Our Lady of Hérivaux was founded around 1180 by Ascelin, Lord of Marly-la-Ville, known as the Hermit. After the Revolution, part of the remaining buildings was transformed into a country residence by the new owner Benjamin Constant who bought it in 1796 to receive Mme de Staël. Today it is private property but some ruins of the church are still visible from the road, as well as a neo-Gothic style tower erected in 1820 on lapidary elements to serve as outbuildings. The old farmhouse is visible on the left. Large in size, it is remarkable for its tithe barn, listed in 1998, and its dovecote.

- Epinaie Manor
This manor, in the hamlet of Thimécourt, dates from the XNUMXth century, but it incorporates some elements of a XNUMXth century fortified house, including two towers with pepperbox roofs.

Types

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Services

Working Languages

  • French

Itinerary

  • Distance: 14.23 km
  • Duration: 4.5 hours
  • Type of land: Earth
  • Marking: Red white marking Yellow marking
  • Elevation: 134 m
  • Vertical drop: 47 m
  • Positive elevation: 134 m

Opening

All year.