Église Saint-Laurent gives Lanty Sur Aube a distinct cultural and historical landmark. Its Baroque furnishings and the layout of the church interior sit alongside woodland, the bird sanctuary, and picnic and play areas. The village’s character thus encompasses both a single historic building and the surrounding landscape and practical amenities.

Église Saint-Laurent: Architecture and History

The choir of Église Saint-Laurent has a flat east end and is adorned with a gilded Baroque altarpiece. An altarpiece is the structure behind the altar; here, it is decorated with twisted columns adorned with foliage, while the central painting depicts Christ in glory. The four-bay nave is flanked by aisles, separated from it by six round columns of the Tuscan order. Four-bay means that the nave is divided into four sections. The twisted columns of the altarpiece and the round columns of the nave show two different forms within the church. The flat east end refers to the shape of the choir, while the altarpiece is part of its furnishings.

On November 6, 1781, Église Saint-Laurent was consecrated by the Marquis de Dinteville, commendatory abbot of the Lorraine Abbey of Liègue; the church’s reconstruction is dated to 1782. The dates mark separate events: the consecration in 1781 and the reconstruction in 1782. A reliquary bust of Saint Lawrence from the 18th century is also housed in the church. The juxtaposition of the painting of Christ and the reliquary bust points to two distinct religious associations. If you are planning to visit the interior, check access in advance.

Forest and Bird Sanctuary

The municipality includes 360 hectares of forest. Lanty Sur Aube lies on the southern edge of the “Barrois et forêt de Clairvaux” bird sanctuary, which covers 41,156 hectares across five groups of municipalities and 42 municipalities. The figures describe two different scales: 360 hectares of forest within the municipality and a protected area spanning many municipalities. Its total area should not be equated with the area of Lanty Sur Aube. This distinction helps separate the local forest from the wider natural area on whose southern edge the village lies.

Picnic and Play Areas

There are three picnic areas in the village, each with tables and benches. Three specific places to stop for an outdoor break are therefore identified. The play areas are divided by age group and amenities: one is intended for younger children and has a table and a reading corner. The area for older children offers swings, a slide, a football pitch, a table and benches. The difference is therefore not only age, but also the type of activity: a reading corner and table on one side, physical activity and football on the other. If you are planning a trip with children, this distinction can help you choose activities based on their age and interests. Facilities may change over time. If the picnic or play areas are important to your plans, check their current status.

Discover more destinations: Saints-Geosmes, Saint-Ciergues, Semoutiers-Montsaon, Doulevant-le-Château, Jagee, Longeau-Percey, Auberive, Bayard-sur-Marne.

For the regional travel overview: Haute-Marne.