Chambres d'hôtes sur la Courtine de Coucy

Let yourself be charmed by this 9,000-hectare forest massif, whose turbulent topography and great diversity of soils lead to a variety of plant environments and an unmissable wealth of fauna. A detour not to be missed by the fortress of Coucy-le-Château. You will pass on small roads of the forest of Saint-Gobain passing by the abbey of Prémontré.

This hiking loop leaves from Coucy-le-Château Auffrique and loops over hilly terrain. The village of Coucy was an important stronghold in the Middle Ages. Fortified city, its castle dating from the 13th century, is classified as a Historic Monument. There remain its imposing ramparts, its walkway and its three fortified gates, Along the dirt roads, hikers will enjoy the beautiful landscapes, beautiful panoramic views between shade and clearings. The circuit passes through the village of...

On the plateau of Coucy, on a spur above the passage from the Ailette valley to the Oise valley, stand the remains of what was once the largest fortress in Europe. This small circuit, which follows the layout of the ramparts, offers an uninterrupted succession of viewpoints over the surrounding countryside and forest.

Departing from Coucy, this hiking circuit allows you to admire the remains of its fortified castle. This castle was built in the 13th century and is now classified as a Historic Monument. Walkers can visit its imposing ramparts, its walkway and its three fortified gates. The Château is an ideal destination for lovers of feudal architecture in July, the date of the medieval sound and light show "Coucy à la Merveille". Walking along the ramparts around the city, it is easy to imagine that this...

It is a beautiful route mainly in the forest. Made in September 2022. Be careful in winter it must be quite greasy