Anrosey brings together local history and a clearly defined hiking destination: Saint-Martin Church was founded in 1464, and a stone cross with a multi-part structure stands at the edge of the village. The more than 18-kilometre circular hiking trail “Les Coteaux de Coiffy (Sud – via Anrosey)” also leads into the village. The historical details and longer hiking route offer different points of interest for planning your trip.
Saint-Martin Church
Saint-Martin Church was founded in 1464, as an inscription in the choir attests. It also houses a 15th-century equestrian statue of the saint. A high relief depicts the coat of arms of the de Montreuil family. The founding year and the statue’s date therefore fall within the same century; the family coat of arms adds a heraldic reference to the church’s furnishings.
Local History from the Middle Ages to the School
Anrosey is mentioned as early as the 12th century in a donation by the Lord of Laferté to monks, and was affiliated with the nearby Abbey of Vaux-la-Douce. Surgeon Hubert Jacob was born in Anrosey. This brings together an early mention, a historical connection to the abbey and a biographical link to the village. The portal of the former girls’ school commemorates a school founded in 1823.
The former communal well is another example of local architecture: it has a covered well surround and a stone livestock trough. In the cemetery, the cemetery cross dates from the 18th century; on 1 February 1929, it was added to the supplementary inventory of historic monuments. The century dates the cross, while 1929 dates its listing. A second iron cross in the same cemetery is also listed as a historic monument.
The Stone Cross at the Edge of the Village
The stone cross in Anrosey has a hexagonal base, a decorated column base, a likewise hexagonal shaft, a capital and a crucifix. Its structure can be divided into individual parts, from the base to the crucifix; the hexagonal shape is repeated in both the base and the shaft. The cross thus adds another specific structure to the historical references found in the church and cemetery.
Hiking near Anrosey
The circular hiking trail “Les Coteaux de Coiffy (Sud – via Anrosey)” is more than 18 kilometres long. Along the route, a small paved road descends to Anrosey; in the village, the route continues towards the church. Saint-Martin is therefore not only part of the village’s history, but also a point of reference on the route. Factor in the full trail length when planning, and check local conditions before setting out.
Jams and Traditional Methods
The Ferme aux Confitures des Carmottes offers a different perspective. Visitors can discover jams and jellies made from fruit, flowers, vegetables and wild berries. The products also include fruit pastes and “Cheuchons”, dried apple slices. The ingredients are gathered in the garden or in nature, and the farm is also reviving traditional methods. Unlike the village’s buildings and history, the focus here is on processing plant-based ingredients. Check visiting arrangements before you arrive.
Discover more destinations: Doulaincourt-Saucourt, Gudmont-Villiers, Le Val-D'esnoms, Mussey-Sur-Marne, Vecqueville, Joinville, Longeau-Percey, Vaux-Sous-Aubigny.
For the regional travel overview: Haute-Marne.
