Laubressel – Church, Viewpoints and Nature

When considering Laubressel as a destination for a stay, you can shape your choices around architectural history, viewpoints or nature. Laubressel is one of the communes in the Parc naturel régional de la Forêt d’Orient. Local features include the Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption Church, a rural village character and the Marais des Comarches. These different interests can serve as a starting point when choosing a hotel: what matters is whether you are most drawn to architecture, panoramic views or a designated natural area.

Church and architectural history

The Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption Church was built in the 16th century in the shape of a Latin cross. It has a flat-ceilinged nave, a very large three-bay transept and a polygonal choir. The transept lies across the nave; the polygonal choir has a multi-sided end. This makes it possible to distinguish the building’s main sections when viewing it. A brick portal dates from 1849; the church also has a carved Renaissance portal from 1560.

Since a decree dated January 10, 2006, the church has been listed as a Monument historique. Its historic features include 16th-century stained-glass windows and a collection of polychrome wooden sculptures from Champagne, protected as a Monument historique. One sculpture depicts Saint George on horseback defeating the dragon and is dated to 1470–1480. The church is open to the public; as access may change, please check before your visit.

Viewpoints and landscape

The Route du Balcon du Parc connects Dosches with Laubressel and is known for its many viewpoints and rows of trees. One publicly accessible viewpoint in Laubressel is called Une attente en suspension. The panoramas on either side of a bus stop invite visitors to take in the view. Un regard vers Dosches is one of the many panoramas you can enjoy on a walk through Laubressel.

Village character and nature

The rural village character is shaped by inhabited houses built of dressed stone and half-timbering. During your stay, you can therefore take in not only the church but also the architecture that remains part of everyday life in the village.

The Marais des Comarches in Laubressel is an inland woodland marsh and is designated a Natura 2000 site. The description as an inland woodland marsh conveys its natural character; its Natura 2000 designation adds information about its protected status. This provides a distinct natural area alongside the architecture and panoramas.

Getting to Laubressel

Laubressel is served by the D48 and D186 roads. The village is seven minutes from exit 23, Thennelières, on the A26 between Calais and Troyes. When planning a road trip, you can use these two roads and the motorway junction as reference points.

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