Discover Oizy: Church, Chapels and Walking Trails

Oizy combines remarkable ecclesiastical architecture with walking trails that begin at or pass by points of historical interest. Those wishing to combine culture and exercise during their stay will find various options here: Saint Hubert’s Church with its distinctive architectural and furnishing features, the 4.5-kilometre Chemin des Canons, the longer Moulin de Mitauge walking trail and the Notre-Dame de Bon Secours Chapel on a mountain summit.

Saint Hubert’s Church and its architectural history

One cultural highlight in Oizy is Saint Hubert’s Church. Its tower dates from 1674. The long, classical nave with a three-sided chancel was built in 1758–1759, while the church was rebuilt at the end of the 19th century. These different dates make the building history of the church particularly vivid, without the individual parts dating from the same period.

The furnishings also contain a historical detail of their own: the Corinthian high altar was created in 1703 by the sculptor Messire Philippe, who came from Bouillon. For travellers interested in church art, regional history and historical architectural styles, the church therefore offers several specific subjects to explore. Families can combine this cultural highlight with a walk, making the day varied.

Two walking trails of different lengths

The Chemin des Canons is 4.5 kilometres long and begins at the church in Oizy. The walking trail passes the Notre-Dame de Bon Secours Chapel. This allows the town centre with its church and another sacred destination to be connected along a named route. Those wishing to include a shorter route in their day’s plans can use this length as a clear guide.

The Moulin de Mitauge walking trail is 8.1 kilometres long, marked with a blue triangle and begins at the listed church in Oizy. Compared with the Chemin des Canons, it is the longer of the two routes described. This means you can choose between a shorter walk and a more extensive route when planning, without losing sight of the cultural starting point. The blue triangle marking is one of the named features of this trail.

The Notre-Dame de Bon Secours Chapel

The Notre-Dame de Bon Secours Chapel stands on a mountain summit beneath two centuries-old lime trees. Its location and the old trees give this destination a character of its own. Together with the chapel’s mention along the Chemin des Canons, this creates a clear planning idea for your trip: you can view sacred places not only as individual buildings, but also as destinations within your walking plans. For those interested in religious culture, regional history or quieter moments on the way, the chapel is a particularly striking feature of Oizy.

Oizy as a basis for your accommodation search

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Oizy, you can first decide on the focus you want for your stay. If architectural history and church art are the priorities, Saint Hubert’s Church offers several specific points of interest, including its tower, nave and high altar. If the trip is to focus more on exercise, the lengths of 4.5 and 8.1 kilometres can help with planning your day. The chapel on the mountain summit adds its own cultural and scenic accent.

This means that your accommodation search is guided not only by the place name, but also by the type of holiday you are planning: a stay featuring historical discoveries, a programme of walks or a combination of both. If you would like to broaden your selection, you can also look at Bellefontaine, Gros-Fays, Graide and Baillamont.

For the broader travel overview: Bièvre.