. Rheims and the battles for its possession . ENTRANCE TO BEINE VILLAGE BY THE ROAD TO NOGENT L ABBESSE Nogent 1Abbesse—Beine—Berru (See Itinerary, p. 160, and summary of the Military Operations, p. 154.) The village of Nogent 1Abbesse is next reached, at the entrance to whichthe road divides into three branches. Take the middle one ( 64), whichleads to the ruined village of Beine. During the run-down to the village, thereis a fine view of the Champagne Hills in front (Mont Cornillet and Mont Haut). The village of Beine was one of the oldest demesnes belonging to theAbbey of St. Remi-de-Re
. Rheims and the battles for its possession . ENTRANCE TO BEINE VILLAGE BY THE ROAD TO NOGENT L ABBESSE Nogent 1Abbesse—Beine—Berru (See Itinerary, p. 160, and summary of the Military Operations, p. 154.) The village of Nogent 1Abbesse is next reached, at the entrance to whichthe road divides into three branches. Take the middle one ( 64), whichleads to the ruined village of Beine. During the run-down to the village, thereis a fine view of the Champagne Hills in front (Mont Cornillet and Mont Haut). The village of Beine was one of the oldest demesnes belonging to theAbbey of St. Remi-de-Reims. It was made into a commune at the end of the12th century. The church of St. Laurent, situated in the centre of the village, was anexcellent specimen of the transition style of the 12th century (photo below). A road leading to Sillery leaves Beine in a south-westerly direction, butowing to its bad condition it is impossible to use it for returning to RUINS OF THE CHLRCH AT BEINE 165
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