Walincourt-Selvigny offers several distinct options for a stay: the outdoor areas of the Abbaye des Guillemins, a route through the Sarguenon Valley, the Moulin Brunet, historic sites and equestrian activities. You can choose according to your preferred focus: nature and outdoor spaces, a specific landscape, architectural history or horse riding. There are clear points of reference, from the abbey’s construction date to the community-led restoration of the mill.

Abbaye des Guillemins: history and natural outdoor spaces

The Abbaye des Guillemins was built in 1255 and is located in the Val Notre-Dame on a 15-hectare site in a harmonious, natural setting. The outdoor areas—gardens, vegetable gardens, walking trails and a small farm—are open to the public at all times. This means you can explore the site both for its architectural history and as a natural area. The different outdoor spaces appeal to different interests, such as gardens and cultivation, or trails and the small farm.

Moulin Brunet and its restoration

The location and restoration of the Moulin Brunet provide useful points of reference. The mill stands on Route Départementale 960 at the edge of Walincourt-Selvigny, in the direction of Guise. It was restored in 2000 through a partnership between the municipality, the Les Amis du Moulin association and ARAM. The mill and the abbey therefore have different historical points of reference: for the Moulin Brunet, the focus is on the community-led restoration in 2000; for the Abbaye des Guillemins, it is on its construction in 1255.

A route through the Sarguenon Valley

If you would like to include a scenic route in your plans, you can follow the “Autour de Walincourt-Selvigny_variante” route. It runs along the Sarguenon Valley. This connection to the valley gives the route its own character. It differs from the walking trails within the outdoor grounds of the Abbaye des Guillemins, which are open to the public at all times. This lets you choose between a route linked to a named valley and trails through the abbey’s natural grounds.

Cemetery and temple: historic landmarks

The German cemetery in Walincourt-Selvigny contains 3,000 graves and an ossuary. These two features give a concrete impression of the cemetery’s size and layout. Another historic landmark is the present-day temple on Rue Gambetta, built between 1821 and 1823. Together with the abbey built in 1255 and the Moulin Brunet restored in 2000, these sites offer different construction and restoration dates to compare. The cemetery adds a different perspective on local history to these chronological reference points.

Equestrian activities at the Centre équestre des Guillemins

The Centre équestre des Guillemins offers rides on Henson horses and adaptive riding. Its facilities also include direct access to the forest and fenced riding trails that are accessible to beginners. You can choose between a ride, adaptive riding and riding on trails accessible to beginners. If you are planning a ride, check the booking details before travelling. For adaptive riding, confirm access arrangements in advance; you should also check the access conditions for the centre and trails before your trip.

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