Merval: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Culture

The Church of Saint-Martin in Merval was classified as a historic monument in 1919. Its choir dates from the third quarter of the 12th century; the nave was built in 1852.

From 1921 to 1924, the church was faithfully restored under the direction of architect Lucien Sallez. The capitals of the choir pillars feature fantastical figures and are decorated with botanical motifs.

In the 18th century, Merval formed a joint parish with Serval. Merval also has a troglodytic village and so-called creuttes.

Those exploring Merval may wish to rent a holiday apartment in Merval.

The stop “Merval Abri Eglise” is listed on regular route 519.

Nature

The Les Alleux route is around 11.1 kilometres long and takes approximately three hours. It connects Longueval-Barbonval, Serval, Merval, Glennes and Révillon.

The route leads up a steep path to the heights of Merval. It lists the Church of Merval as a point of interest. Its course passes through a wooded ravine, across valleys and over agricultural plateaus.

The route includes several climbs and a dangerous section on the RD 21. Successive viewpoints look out over Merval, Révillon and Glennes.

Events

The Brocante de Merval is scheduled for the second weekend of July. Visitors to the event can receive a free breakfast.

Other places: Coucy-Lès-Eppes, Oigny-En-Valois, Autreppes, Vadencourt, Connigis, Chevennes, Rouvroy-Sur-Serre, Corbeny

To the higher-level travel overview: Aisne.