The Hôtel du Grand Cerf, near the church, contains carved presses and pretty Argonne earthenware.
The bridge over the Aire, from which there is a pretty view of the river, connects the upper and lower town.
Before crossing the bridge, take G.C. 38 to the left, 1 km. 800 from Varennes; leave the Cheppy road on the left, and keep on in the direction of Vauquois, the bare crest of which is seen on the right.
3 km. 500 from Varennes, on the right, is a sheet of water, behind which rises Vauquois Hill. One hundred yards further on, at a small wood, leave the car and take on foot the (bad) road on the right for about 400 yards, to a square constructed in cement and stone. This was a German Command-Post (photo, p. 54). On the left of this building, follow a small winding path up to Vauquois Crest.
(The visit on foot to Vauquois Crest takes an hour.)
VARENNES. NAVE OF CHURCH SEEN FROM THE CHOIR