Parfondeval is a small beau village with a fortified church

The church of St. Medard is a fortified church with the towers dating from 16th century

The porch of the church is very impressive

The spiral staircase lead up to a shelter room

The shelter room and adjoining room on the 1st floor was occupied by the priest

The inside of the church was absolutely stunningly beautiful

There are around 60 fortified churches in this region of france

Lots of brick/timber houses in the village

Brick replaced the traditional mud and timber building materials

Collection of farming equipment from bygone years interested Niska

The village lavoire (wash house) has been retained as a tiny museum

Various items are in display in the lavoire known as the parliament of women

The village has a traditional centre with Marie and pond

Parfondeval, Aisne

June 2, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

We started our day with a visit to the Beau Village of Parfondeval, possibly one of the most interesting villages we have visited in terms of its retained history. Saint-Médard Church was absolutely beautiful having undergone numerous restorations over the centuries.
The beautifully restored lavoire (wash house) known as the 'Parliament of Women" made us smile!Read more