La Courtemanche

Wander between the Somme, the Canal du Nord, marshes, and plains to discover authentic landscapes where History is never far away. From the square of Voyennes, pass in front of the church, go towards the cemetery and continue along the dirt road. The Saint Étienne church was destroyed during the three wars of 1870, 1914, and 1945. It was rebuilt in the style of the first half of the 20th century. The village lives to the rhythm of the marshes and ponds. Cross the crops, which are bordered by the marshes. Descend along a small hilly and steep dirt path towards the village of Rouy-le-Petit. Admire the arboretum established in 2001, hosting more than a hundred species of trees, then climb towards Rouy-le-Petit. Pass in front of the war memorial and then the washhouse. A stele pays tribute to Sergeant Soudry who was killed on September 1, 1918, during the last German offensives of the Battle of the Somme on the Ingon river. The 18th-century washhouse has been completely restored. In Rouy-le-Petit, there is also the Saint-Eloi church which was destroyed during the First World War and then restored by the Amiens architect Edmond Duthoit. Follow the Canal du Nord, the marshes, then the railway. Admire the calvary, then climb back through the plains towards Voyennes. Cross the road, go straight ahead. Approaching Voyennes, turn right. Cross the D89 and pass the football stadium. Join the road. At the exit of Voyennes, turn left and take the dirt road to the Canal de la Somme. Climb back towards Voyennes via Quai street and return to the Town Hall.