The church dates from the 12th century, but was frequently restored. The last restoration dates from 1854, and is in harmony with the original style of the building.
Opposite Cornay, on the right bank of the Aire, is Fléville, which possesses a fine 16th century château. This village was taken by the Americans on October 4, 1918, whilst Cornay and Marcq, the next village, were only evacuated by the Germans on October 9 and 10.
Leave the Church of Cornay on the left and at the fork at the end of the village, take the left-hand road (I.C. 20) which crosses the valley (traces of artillery emplacements). At the first houses of Marcq the road crosses that from St. Juvin. At the crossing there is a large German cemetery.
CHEVIÈRES. BURNT DOWN BY THE GERMANS
Many of the houses at Marcq (2 km. 800 from Cornay) were destroyed.
Pass through the village and keep straight on to Chevières (2 km.), completely burned down by the Germans previous to their departure (photo above).