Étrelles-sur-Aube: Church and Hike

Étrelles-sur-Aube brings together two different interests in one itinerary: historical highlights surrounding the Church of the Assumption and a hike on the Circuit du Monty.

The Church of the Assumption and its stained-glass windows

The Church of the Assumption dates from the 12th century; its east window dates from the 16th century. These dates refer to different elements: the church as a building and the east window as an individual decorative feature. The church building and its east window therefore belong to different periods: several centuries separate the two dates, with the church being the older structure.

The stained-glass windows are incomplete, have been restored and are partly made up of reused pieces. One of the windows depicts the Meeting at the Golden Gate and is also incomplete. The subject and condition are two different aspects of the stained-glass windows: the Meeting at the Golden Gate refers to the scene depicted; incompleteness, restoration and reused pieces relate to their condition.

Seigneurial rule, ecclesiastical affiliations and local history

The territory of Étrelles-sur-Aube was under the lordship of Plancy. The parish had a parish priory that came under the deanery of Arcis. The parish priory of Étrelles-sur-Aube was under the Abbey of Chantemerle. Secular rule over the territory belonged to Plancy; ecclesiastically, the parish priory came under the deanery of Arcis and the Abbey of Chantemerle.

A papal bull from 1165 mentions “apud Straellas” as property of the Abbey of Chantemerle.

The economic past is also documented in figures: at the end of the 18th century, fourteen trades in the hosiery industry were practiced in Étrelles-sur-Aube. These fourteen hosiery trades add an economic perspective from the late 18th century to the local ecclesiastical and seigneurial history.

Another event took place in February 1652: 1,200 horsemen passed through Étrelles and committed extensive thefts. Seigneurial rule, the parish and the trades represent longer-term local circumstances; the passage of 1,200 horsemen and the extensive thefts belong to February 1652.

Hiking the Circuit du Monty

The 7 km circular Circuit du Monty starts in Étrelles-sur-Aube. It follows marked trails that meet the standards of the Fédération Française de Randonnée. On the hike, you can discover the landscapes of the Nogentais and the Seine Valley. The Circuit du Monty adds a hike to the local history: the circular route is 7 km long and follows marked trails. On the hike, you can discover the landscapes of the Nogentais and the Seine Valley.

For planning, the route length and trail markings are two practical points of reference. As route details may change, check them before your hike. This will help you plan your outing using the latest information.

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