The Church of Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption, several viewpoints and the Marais des Comarches give Laubressel a range of attractions for visitors. Historic architecture and art sit alongside panoramic views and a Natura 2000 wetland in the heart of the forest. When choosing a destination, you can weigh culture, local views and nature as separate themes.

The Church of Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption

The church was built in the 16th century in the shape of a Latin cross. Its layout includes a flat-roofed nave, a very large three-bay transept and a polygonal choir. The transept crosses the nave, making the cross-shaped ground plan clear. The portals reflect different periods: a carved Renaissance portal is dated 1560, while the brick portal dates from 1849. The church also preserves stained-glass windows from the 16th century. Its collection of artworks includes a treasure of polychrome Champagne wooden sculptures protected as a Monument historique. The church itself is also listed as a Monument historique, by decree dated 10 January 2006. Its architecture, stained glass and sculpture offer distinct facets of a cultural stay.

Panoramas and the Route du Balcon du Parc

The Route du Balcon du Parc connects Dosches with Laubressel and is known for its many viewpoints and rows of trees. In Laubressel, Un regard vers Dosches is one of the panoramas to enjoy on a walk through the village. Une attente en suspension offers a different perspective: this viewpoint is open to the public, with panoramas on both sides of a bus stop inviting visitors to take in the views. The two spots are described differently: one panorama is part of a walk through Laubressel, while the other is identified as a public viewpoint. Together with the route, they offer several distinct landscape highlights, rather than limiting the views to a single place.

Marais des Comarches and the rural village setting

The Marais des Comarches is a wetland in the heart of the forest in Laubressel and is designated a Natura 2000 site. It offers a different natural highlight from the panoramas, with the wetland itself taking centre stage. Laubressel is also one of the municipalities in the Parc naturel régional de la Forêt d’Orient. The village offers another way to experience the area: inhabited houses built of dressed stone and half-timbering shape its rural character. These visible building materials complement the historic church and landscape attractions with a sense of the village’s character.

Plan your trip and visit

Laubressel is served by the D48 and D186 roads. Exit 23 Thennelières on the A26 between Calais and Troyes is a seven-minute drive from the village. The church is open to the public; as this status can change, it is best to check access before your visit. When planning your trip, it helps to distinguish between the attractions: the church brings together architecture and art, while the route, viewpoints and Marais offer different landscape highlights.

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