“(Signed) Vollbrecht.”
Pass in front of the church and keep straight on. Cross the Boulasson Stream and follow the road past the foot of the promontory on which the Château of Cornay used to stand. This castle comprised several forts: Camp-Crochet, Vieux-Château, Grand Bel, and Petit Bel, all separated by deep trenches and connected by underground passages. A cross called “Croix-de-Bayle” now stands on the site of the “Grand Bel.” There is a tradition that this cross was erected to commemorate “the extinction of heresy,” Protestants having been numerous in the district. The fortress is said to have been destroyed during the Wars of the League.
CORNAY VILLAGE AND CHURCH
I.C. 4 leading to Marcq.
The pretty little village of Cornay (photo above) which is soon reached, is 2 km. from Châtel.
Burned down by the troops of Charles-Quint in 1552, it was rebuilt beside the ruins.