Noyant-Et-Aconin: Hiking and Local History

Noyant-Et-Aconin offers a variety of ways to enjoy a stay: the “Trois Clochers” hiking trail passes through the village, while the quarries offer the chance to explore underground on a guided tour. The church and works of art add historical and artistic themes to these natural and active pursuits. This lets you shape your trip around what interests you most—a hike, a guided tour, or local history.

Hiking the “Trois Clochers”

The hiking trail known as “Trois Clochers” passes through Noyant-Et-Aconin in the Crise Valley and connects Septmonts with the Château de Berzy-le-Sec. The route is about 12 kilometers long and is suitable for a half-day family outing. This gives you two concrete points of reference for the trip: an approximate distance and a time frame of half a day. That makes it easier to plan the route as a standalone outing during your trip.

Shaded paths alongside the river alternate with higher sections offering panoramic views. This contrast shapes the character of the route: when planning your hike, you can consider whether you prefer being close to the river, the views, or the variety of both.

A guided tour of the quarries

Another activity takes you underground: on a guided tour of the quarries in Noyant, visitors can travel through several dozen kilometers of underground stone galleries. Along the way, they learn about the galleries’ purpose and the work involved in extracting stone there. The visit therefore combines a walk through the galleries with insights into the work of quarrying stone. If you plan to take this tour, check the current dates in advance, as schedules may change.

The church and works of art

The Church of Notre-Dame de Noyant-Et-Aconin dates from the 13th century. Associated with it is the painting “La Naissance de la Vierge” (“The Birth of the Virgin”): it was destroyed during the First World War and classified as a historic object on January 4, 1915. The church and the painting thus offer different historical points of interest—the building dates back to the 13th century, while the painting is linked to the First World War and its classification history.

Another subject is depicted in the work “Vue du château d'Aconin” (“View of the Château d'Aconin”), created in Noyant-Et-Aconin. It portrays a landscape and architecture: the Château d'Aconin can be seen in the background, along with a pond and several people. This makes the work clearly different from “La Naissance de la Vierge”: here, the focus is on a scene featuring a château, a body of water, and figures. Those interested in local history and artistic subjects can therefore find two different perspectives on Noyant-Et-Aconin.

Dining and accommodation

La Cressonnière offers a vegetarian and vegan table d’hôtes by reservation. The homemade dishes are prepared with produce from organic agriculture and French products. If you would like to dine there, be sure to book in advance.

La Cressonnière also offers a caravan in a garden as accommodation in Noyant-Et-Aconin. This is a distinct type of accommodation and differs from a hotel stay. Reservation arrangements and accommodation details may change; check both when planning your trip.

Discover more destinations: Vauxcéré, Hannapes, Clairfontaine, Paissy, Saint-Pierre-De-Franqueville, Chivres-Val, Beaumont-En-Beine, Bouconville-Vauclair.

For the broader travel guide: Aisne.