The “La Forge” trail combines woodland landscapes with local industrial heritage; the Église contains wall paintings depicting the life of Sainte-Colombe. Thonnance Les Moulins therefore offers a clear focus for hikers and a precisely defined cultural history topic. If you are looking for a holiday rental, you can plan your stay around whichever of these interests is most important for your trip.

The “La Forge” trail

“La Forge” is a 10.5-kilometre circular hiking route. It takes in woodland landscapes and local industrial heritage, combining woodland sections, grassy paths and stretches along a former railway line. This brings together a variety of landscape and path features with a clear historical focus. If you would like to combine nature and industrial history on a hike, this trail offers a specific way to do so.

The trail passes the former site of the Forges de Marie. Its length helps you gauge the extent of the hike; also check local conditions before setting off.

Industrial heritage in the village

There is also the site known as “Haut fourneau, Tréfilerie” on the route de Noncourt. The French name refers to a blast furnace and a wire-drawing works. This distinguishes two different industrial connections: the trail passes the former site of the Forges de Marie, while the site is located on a specific street in the village. This is a useful distinction when deciding what interests you: industrial heritage along a hiking route versus a separately named site.

Wall paintings in the Église

The Église is in the Le Village district. Its wall paintings depict the life of Sainte-Colombe. They are on the west side of the wall between the nave and the sanctuary; this precise location places the subject within the church. By decree of 6 May 1965, the wall paintings were listed as historic monuments. The nave is the main space; the sanctuary is the church’s altar area.

If you are particularly interested in sacred art, the Église offers a specific subject for planning your trip: the depiction of Sainte-Colombe and its precise position within the church. The wall paintings thus differ clearly from the trail’s focus, which combines landscapes and industrial history with a hike.

Local setting and getting there

The Rongeant flows through Thonnance Les Moulins, providing another point of reference with a named river. The village is mainly accessible by road. Check current traffic information for your specific journey.

You can therefore choose between different travel interests: a 10.5-kilometre circular hiking route with landscape and industrial connections, or a specific work of sacred art with its own history of protection.

Discover more destinations: Chevillon, Val-De-Meuse, Auberive, Fayl-Billot, Chantraines, Orges, Piépape, Leurville

For the broader travel overview: Haute-Marne.