When choosing a stay in Cousances-Les-Forges, specific cultural and nature themes offer several points of interest. At the Church of Saint-Memmie, the focus is on its construction phases and surviving parts of the bell assembly; the Cousance offers a different perspective on meadows, pastures and woodland. There is also a designated bat area and recreational fishing. This makes it possible to choose a focus among local history, landscape and nature.
Saint-Memmie and local history
The Church of Saint-Memmie has three construction phases, dating from the 12th, 16th and 19th centuries. The bells are another point of interest: they are made of bronze, their clappers of wrought iron, and their wooden yokes have been preserved in their original form. This cultural theme brings together the church’s architectural history and specific materials and surviving components. The construction phases place the building in its historical context; the materials and state of preservation also draw attention to the bells.
Another historical point of interest is the monumental fireplace at the Château de l’Isle, which was listed by decree on 11 March 1927. The names Cousances and Cousancelles were first recorded in writing in a document from 1311. Along with the church’s construction phases, these provide different historical reference points: a dated record of the names, several stages in the church’s architectural history, and a decree protecting the fireplace.
The Cousance, fishing and nature
A fishing report published in 2014 describes the course of the Cousance after it passes through the built-up area of Cousances-Les-Forges: it winds through meadows and pastures before ending in woodland. This progression from the built-up area to open green spaces and then woodland gives the river its own perspective alongside the architectural history of Saint-Memmie.
The 2014 report classifies the Cousance in Cousances-Les-Forges as a first-category fishing water and names the AAPPMA “La Saumonée” as the association that conducts recreational fishing there. If you plan to fish, check the current regulations and local requirements in advance.
Cousances-Les-Forges is one of the municipalities in the “Gîtes à chiroptères des carrières du Perthois” area. The area is designated under the Habitats Directive; 30 bat species are key to its assessment. Alongside the described river course, this offers another nature-related focus centred on bats. Those interested in nature conservation can consider these two themes separately: the sequence of meadows, pastures and woodland on the one hand, and the designated bat area on the other.
Fruit growing and tours
The 2026–2027 tourism brochure lists organic apples, pears, plums, cherries, walnuts and currants grown at Vergers de Cousancelles. The brochure lists juices, nectars, sparkling drinks, cider, compotes, jams and sorbets among its processed products. This range brings together fruit growing and various forms of processing, giving the theme of regional produce specific content.
Vergers de Cousancelles offers guided tours by appointment for individuals and groups. If you plan a tour, check availability before travelling. This makes it easy to include the offering in your itinerary while choosing among the historical, landscape and nature-related themes for the rest of your stay.
Discover more destinations: Vaucouleurs, Mécrin, Quincy-Landzécourt, Lahayville, Watronville, Lachaussée, Aubréville, Les Hauts-de-Chée.
For the main travel guide: Meuse.
