Vervins Picardy
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Vervins is a small city in the Aisne
department in Picardie in northern France. It is located on one
arm of the River Vilpion, a small tributary of the Serre. It
lies 38 kms north-east of Laon. The Peace of Vervins was signed
between Henry IV of France and Philip II of Spain on May 2 1598.
The "Peace of Vervins" was signed here on 2 May 1598,
between the representatives of Henry IV of France and Philip
II of Spain. This treaty brought the Wars of Religion in France
to a practical end. Philip recognized the formerly Protestant
Henry as King of France and withdrew his forces from the French
territory they still occupied. |
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Places to visit in Picardy |
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Picardy is in northern France, lying
south of the Nord-Pas de Calais region. Cathedrals are the main
appeal of this region, with the Cathedral Notre-Dame in its capital
Amiens, a pinnacle of the Gothic style. More splendid examples
can be seen at Beauvais, Noyon, Senlis and in the hilltop town
of Laon. The chateaux at Chantilly and Compiegne are both spectacular
visitor attractions. |
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Where is Vervins? |
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Vervins is about 284 kms from Calais
and the ferries.
Vervins is about 396 kms from Caen
and the ferries.
Vervins is about 222 kms from Paris.
By Air - There are international airports at a number of
the country’s major cities. Paris
Charles de Gaulle International Airport is located 15 miles northeast
of Paris. Paris Orly International Airport
is located south of Paris. On the west coast of France is Bordeaux
International Airport. Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport
is in the centre of France. Nice airport is on the south coast
of France. Perpignan is on the French / Spanish border.
By Ferry - Brittany Ferries - Portsmouth to Cherbourg - Caen
and St. Malo - Poole to Cherbourg - Plymouth to Roscoff. From
Ireland Cork - Roscoff. P&O Ferries - Dover to Calais - Portsmouth
to Bilbao in Northern Spain.
By Train - TGV trains connect the main french cities and their
international airports.
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Holiday homes accommodation in/close to Vervins Picardy
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La Reine des Pres
MARLY-GOMONT
Vervins
Aisne
Picardy
(16)
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 Sleeps 4. In
a quiet location in the valley of the Oise and close to the green
`heart` of the Thiérache, a pleasant house (80 m2), Extremely
pleasant and well cared for house in a beautiful walking, horse
riding and cycling area. Rowing and kayaking on the Oise, rental
of horse and cart in the village. The village has a beautiful
church which is part of the `settlement churches` route in the
Thiérache. |
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La Fourciere
ETREAUPONT
Vervins
Aisne
Picardy
(14)
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 Sleeps 8. Hidden
in a small valley, close to woodlands and walking routes, an
attractive, atmospheric villa, (200 m2). Excellent, carefully
restored villa, suitable for walking / cycling or fishing (river
the Oise). Situated close to the famous l`Axe Vert walking route.
Worth visiting: Abbey of Saint-Michel and the `Valley of the
stag` in Etreaupont. |
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La Schnoupette
ORIGNY EN THIERACHE
Vervins
Aisne
Picardy
(18)
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 Sleeps 10.
Situated in a typical Thiérache village along a secondary
road, very attractive farmhouse (190 m2). Well cared for farmhouse
with lovely furnishings. |
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