In the 5th century, as a hermit on his column, Walfroy found strength and beneficial determination in this region. Now it’s your turn to explore this area rich in monastic history, and to draw from its soil, amidst the forests, meadows, and numerous springs, the energy of rebirth.
Hermitage of Saint-Walfroy (commune of Margut), 13.5 km southeast of Carignan via D 8043, D 52, D 44, D 52, then the access road to the hermitage
PARKING of the hermitage
TO DISCOVER...
Along the way:
• Hermitage of Saint-Walfroy: Stations of the Cross, Chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Prompt-Secours, viewpoint, Pilgrim’s shelter
• fountain
• Herbeuval: former Wheelwright's house
• Sapogne-sur-Marche: former house of Tassigny (16th century)
• military works
• Champel farm: direct sale of dairy products
In the region:
• La Ferté-sur-Chiers: Maginot line (construction of Villy-la-Ferté, guided tours daily in season), gardens of Cocagne (organic market gardening)
• Orval: castle, Cistercian abbey from the 12th century (production of Trappist monks' beer)