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Laines-aux-Bois

Welcome to Laines-aux-Bois, a city located 10,8 km in the southwest of Troyes. It is a town of 16,4 km² and it is home to various places that we invite you to discover during a walk punctuated by a heritage, anecdotal and historical quiz.

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STARTING POINT: Laines-aux-Bois town hall (park in the car park next to the town hall or opposite the community centre).
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Welcome to Laines-aux-Bois !

Here you are in Laines-aux-Bois, a town where life is good and pleasant.

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Here you are in the commune of Laines-Aux-Bois, where life is good. The inhabitants are very smiling and nice.

Do you know what the inhabitants of this town are called in French?

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The village of Laines-aux-Bois has changed name several times (Lanae ad Nemus, Lana in Nemoure, Lanis ad Nemous...).

Do you know the origin of the name of this pretty village?

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Can you find the exact altitude of the Laines-aux-Bois town hall?

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Look closely at the town hall.

According to you, when was it built?

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Take a few steps towards the church, isn’t it beautiful?
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The Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens church in Laines-aux-Bois has been a listed building since 1951.

Do you know what it is known for?

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Walk around the church, do you see any part of the nave that has stood the test of time? You are facing the famous portal of the church of Laines-aux-Bois.

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In your opinion, what destroyed the nave?

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Look around you.

What kind of fruit can you find within walking distance of the nave?

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Take the road back towards the sport ground further up the street “Grande Rue”, towards the Great Valleys.
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This is a very nice multi-sports ground. It is perfect for both youngsters and seniors.

Do you know how many inhabitants there are in Laines-aux-Bois?

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Leave the multi-sports ground and continue towards the Great Valleys up to the street “rue Léandre Nicolas”, which turns into the multi-purpose hall.
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Who was Léandre Nicolas?

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Continue along the street “rue Léandre Nicolas”, until you reach the village hall.

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One part of the village hall is dedicated to receptions and another to various sports activities.

What is the third part of the village hall used for?

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Go back to the main street “Grande Rue” towards the Great Valleys, walk a few metres and appreciate this beautiful cross.

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Did you see this strange cross in front of the entrance of the village hall? What is it called?

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Pass the street “rue de Bretagne” and go straight on for 100 metres.
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Find the image below (hint: look on your right):

What do you think it is?

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Continue in the same direction for 100 metres.

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You are arriving in the Saint-Vincent lane (“voie Saint-Vincent)

It is said that Saint-Vincent is the patron saint of the _________?

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Take the Saint Vincent lane (“voie Saint-Vincent”). Once at the end of the street, turn right. Continue straight on into the street “rue Coqué”, then, at the end of this street, turn right until you reach the Mairie.
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Did you pay attention during this quiz? So, what is the village coat of arms?

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Bonus question:

You can take your car back and drive towards the Great Valleys. Once you reach the top of the hill, turn left. You can see a monument. Pull over and get close to this beautiful monument.
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This monument was built in honour of the resistance fighters of the “Libération-Nord” network who were killed during the war.

Can you find the name of the monument?

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You have just successfully completed your tourist survey in the municipality of Laines-aux-Bois!

Troyes La Champagne Tourisme hopes to see you again soon on its online gaming platform to discover the secrets of the municipalities in the area.

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