Juvigny-sur-Loison combines local history, historic architectural heritage and trails through the northern Meuse region.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Juvigny-sur-Loison is specifically choosing accommodation in this location.
Culture and History
The Church of Saint-Denis has been protected as a historic monument since 20 April 1913. Its walls are decorated with murals signed “Collet 1777”. The church has also housed the relics of Saint Scholastica since 1804; the parish church was built in 1772.
The Sainte-Scholastique Abbey was founded in 874 by Queen Richilde to house the relics of Saint Scholastica. Parts of the former abbey’s surrounding wall can still be seen in Juvigny-sur-Loison.
The former infirmary of the abbess dates from 1624 and can still be seen on Rue de l’Hôpital. The communal impluvium washhouse from the first half of the 19th century is also part of the area’s history. Its roof was designed to collect rainwater, making it a local curiosity.
Nature and Outdoor Activities
The Route des sources de Juvigny-sur-Loison is a hiking trail approximately 18 kilometres long. It begins in the village and leads to the springs that supply the village. There are also hiking trails in Juvigny-sur-Loison that can be enjoyed locally.
Walking trails and landscapes in the northern Meuse region highlight its flora and fauna in every season. Fishing is possible locally in Juvigny-sur-Loison.
Other destinations: Ligny-En-Barrois, Sampigny, Bras-sur-Meuse, Buxières-Sous-Les-Côtes, Beaufort En Argonne, Rarécourt, Seigneulles, Fresnes-Au-Mont
