Discover Bernécourt: Church, Lavoir and Farm Inn

Bernécourt offers several concrete points of interest to help you plan a stay: the Church of Saint George, the lavoir, ecclesiastical cultural treasures and the farming activities of the Domaine de Saturnin. They vary in character—from Neo-Romanesque architecture and a historic washhouse to meals and products from the farm shop. You can also include the village of Mamey when choosing your destination: it is 7 km from Bernécourt and adds woodland paths, monastery ruins and a sinkhole to the mix.

Church, Lavoir and Village History

The Church of Saint George was rebuilt in the Neo-Romanesque style. Neo-Romanesque describes a later architectural style based on Romanesque forms and helps define the character of this rebuilding. The lavoir is in the heart of Bernécourt and is made of white limestone. It was badly damaged in September 1914 and faithfully repaired during reconstruction. It was renovated in 2009, when the zinc roof was replaced and the plaster surfaces renewed.

Ecclesiastical Cultural Treasures

A chalice and a paten are kept in the sacristy of the Church of Saint George. A chalice is a liturgical vessel, while a paten is a flat liturgical plate. The inscription “CHARITAS” and the year 1755 appear on the chalice. Since 22 July 1983, the chalice and paten have been classified as protected movable cultural property. The two dates refer to different things: 1755 appears on the chalice, while 22 July 1983 marks the start of the protected status of both objects. Thus, the cultural heritage includes individual objects as well as buildings.

Farm Inn and Farm Shop

The Domaine de Saturnin in Bernécourt is a farm inn offering meals and farm-style snacks. The farm shop sells poultry, ducks, geese and products made from them. The inn and shop serve different purposes: a meal or snack at the inn, or shopping for farm products. Before travelling to the farm shop, check whether a visit is possible.

Woodland Paths and Scenery near Mamey

In Mamey, 7 km from Bernécourt, the site of St Jacques lies at a crossroads of woodland paths leading to Mamey, St Jean, Lironville and Limey, as well as to the Pont des Quatre Vaux bridge and onward to Regniéville. The ruins of a former monastery remain on a rise beyond; the monastery stood on the Way of St James routes.

The Gouffre de la Grimo-Santé is also near Mamey, 7 km from Bernécourt, in a forest between Mamey and St Jean. It is a very deep sinkhole and is popular with cavers. The two sites have clearly distinct features: St Jacques is notable for its woodland paths and the ruins of the former monastery, while the Gouffre stands out for its landform and its connection with caving.

Traces of the First World War

The former military cemetery on the D904 between Bernicourt and Grosrouvres was the resting place of French soldiers who died in the First World War.

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