The historic site of Abbaye Notre-Dame de Chéhéry is located near Chatel-Chéhéry. The Cistercian abbey was founded in 1147 and completely rebuilt in the neoclassical style in the mid-18th century.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Chatel-Chéhéry has this place in mind as a travel destination.
Culture and history
The former Chéhéry Abbey preserves a significant brick and stone building that formerly served as the residence of the priors and members of the order. By prior arrangement, the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Chéhéry offers guided tours for groups. The Chéri Festival at the Abbaye de Chéhéry features performances, concerts, jazz aperitifs and modern balls.
Landscape and trails
Châtel-Chéhéry borders the Argonne Forest and overlooks the Aire Valley, through which a small watercourse flows, characterized by graceful meanders.
On the section between Harricourt and Apremont-sur-Aire, the GR 14 passes over the wooded heights of Châtel-Chéhéry. The circular route “Sur les Traces des Ducs de Joyeuse” leads from Vouziers via Châtel-Chéhéry to Apremont.
The historical “Circuit historique du Sergent Alvin York” trail is equipped with explanatory signs in French, English and German.
Surroundings
The Fontaine aux Charmes spring is located near Chatel-Chéhéry, as is the Côte de Châtillon hill. The Le Paradis and Montécouvée hills are located in the wider regional surroundings of Chatel-Chéhéry.
The wider regional surroundings of Chatel-Chéhéry also include the ancient site of Le Chateau, the historic site of Abbaye de Lachalade and the historic site of Abbaye des Rosiers.
