The outer porch, like that of Cauroy-les-Hermonville and St. Thierry, is a 12th century addition. The depressed arch of the entrance is 17th century.
The square tower at the corner of the nave and south transept has cubic capitals in the twin bays of the second storey.
The ancient cemetery, which used to surround the church, is bordered by old houses. Entrance was gained by a little gate facing the porch, in which are incrusted fragments of a 15th century altar-screen representing a horseman and a group of persons.
The village was frequently bombarded by the Germans after the Battle of the Marne. In 1916 several inhabitants were killed by shells.
Leave the church on the right, and follow the Rue Sébastopol, at the end of which is an abrupt turning to the left. The road skirts a large house and garden surrounded by a wall. At the end of the latter, turn to the right into the Rue de Sommerville. On leaving the village, turn to the left, then go straight on to Cauroy-les-Hermonville.
CAUROY CHURCH IN 1914
Cauroy-les-Hermonville
Turn to the right at the entrance to the village, then into the first street on the left, where stands the half-destroyed Church of Nôtre-Dame.