This circuit is a condensed version of the historical and heritage treasures of the charming village of Buzancy. The short version of the circuit is 3.5 km long and does not pass directly near the water body of the Samaritaine. The long version of the circuit is 5 km long and takes both the center of the village and the surroundings of the water body of the Samaritaine.
Park in the parking lot of Proxy Buzancy, Rue Dom Mabillon or at the camping site of Samaritaine, Avenue du Parc, in Buzancy.
The circuit is marked on the ground with stencils visible in the colors of the municipality.
(D/A) (1) From the Proxy parking lot, walk past the sign and head left towards the church. The information panel No. 1 is located at the starting point.
(2) At the entrance of the garden in front of the church, you will find panel No. 2 and panel No. 3. Then, go down towards the church (panel No. 4). Take the stairs to enter the church. Then, on the right of the historic monument, take a small alley called Chemin du Château de la Cour. Continue straight ahead until the cemetery.
(3) Before entering the cemetery, see panel No. 5. Cross the cemetery and exit through the small door on the other side. Turn right onto Rue du Mahomet. A panel No. 6 dedicated to the legend of Mahomet is available.
(4) Walk down this street, then make a round trip to the right towards Château de la Cour or Château Chanzy (panel No. 7 tells its story).
(5) Return to Rue du Mahomet and continue right until a crossroads with Rue du Charme.
(6) Go down to the right on this street.
(7) Turn right again and walk past the lion gate of Château Chanzy. Reach Place Napoléon III.
(8) Cross the road at the crossroads towards panel No. 8 at the Maison de l'Octroi. Continue straight on Rue des Barrières. At the crossing (D6), cross straight into the Ruelle du château.
(9) Arriving at the level of the outbuildings of the former Château Augeard (panel No. 9), stroll within the grounds before returning and continuing on the small grassy path.
(10) A second panel No. 9 on the history of the castle is available here. At the crossing before the water body of the Samaritaine, there are two possibilities: - turn right to go back towards the village (short version 3.5 km). - continue straight on the grassy path that borders the water body (long version 5 km) until Camping de la Samaritaine.
(11) At the entrance of the camping site, turn right onto Avenue du Parc, which is lined with trees, and walk up the avenue until you reach the junction of the short circuit.
(12) Continue on Allée des Étangs. Then turn right towards the square.
(13) Turn left onto D947, pass in front of the town hall, and reach the center of the large square to enjoy panel No. 10. Then go back towards the church.
(1) Continue straight ahead, in the opposite direction of the outgoing path, and further on, you will find the Proxy again.