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Eglise de Moussey

Moussey

Discover Moussey, a small town located around 10 km south of Troyes, which has retained its rural character with a high level of agricultural activity. It is worth taking the time to wander its streets and discover some of its rich history and heritage.

Enjoy the exploration of this quiet, bucolic village and unravel some of its mysteries.

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Start : parking in front of the Town Hall, route de Villebertin
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Welcome to Moussey !

Eglise de Moussey

It’s up to you to discover this quiet, bucolic village and unravel some of its mysteries!

Moussey

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You are now standing in front of the village church.

What type of architecture is it?

eglise saint Martin - Moussey
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Now take a look around

Moussey

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The apse of a church is the end behind the chancel.

The one in this church has a particular rounded shape. What is its name?

eglise abside - St Martin - Moussey
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Moussey

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Where can you see a bell in this church?

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Continue along the route de Villebertin, which runs alongside the church and provides an opportunity to discover the village's rural habitat.
Walk until you reach the edge of the village, after number 44.
At the end of the clearing on the right is a wash-house.
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Moussey

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What's special about it?

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Head back along the route de Villebertin.
Be careful on your way.

Moussey

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In this street, some homeowners have installed a rather unusual letterbox.

Can you tell us the number of the letterbox?

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Continue towards the church.
You will pass an inn owned by a very friendly couple whose reputation is well established: the Auberge de Moussey.
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Continue until you reach the Town Hall on your left, opposite the church.
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Mairie de Moussey

The central part is made of brick. A staircase leads up to the doorway, with a window on both sides. Each of these three openings is surmounted by a semi-circular arch, above which there is a tympanum. In the middle of this tympanum you will find an opening that has a specific name in architecture.

Moussey

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What is this opening on the top of the building called?

Mairie de Moussey
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Now cross the road to the left of the church, rue aux prêtres, at the entrance to the former presbytery.
You'll find yourself in front of an imposing porch.
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Moussey

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Besides a nurse's office, what other municipal facilities are housed in this building?

Porche presbytère Moussey
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Moussey

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What material is this porch made of?

Porche presbytère Moussey
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Now turn around and take Rue aux prêtres.
You're approaching the war memorial.

Moussey

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Which plant leaves are represented on this wreath?

Monument aux morts Moussey
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Moussey

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How many soldiers from the village died in the 1914-1918 war?

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Moussey

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How many soldiers from the village died in the 1939-1945 war?

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Continue to the end of the wooded area via Rue des Tilleuls, where you will find a cross.
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Retrace your steps and take Rue de Pasque Fleuri on your left.
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Moussey

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In this street, a date is carved on the wall of a house.

What is the date?

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Turn back and turn right into rue du pré de l'orme.
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Moussey

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Just past the primary school, you can see a house built in the typical architecture of our region.

What is the name of this architecture?

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Moussey

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What is the name of the material often used to fill in between the beams?

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Return to the starting point of your tour, opposite Moussey church.
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Bravo !

You’ve just successfully completed your new tourist investigation in Moussey.

Don’t miss out on exploring the other games available in the other villages of our region to discover the keys to the heritage of these hidden treasures.

If you have any new questions, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Thank you and see you soon!

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Photos credits: © SCL / AG  – Troyes La Champagne Tourisme

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