VIEW LOOKING TOWARDS BEAUZÉE
The photographs on pp. [258]-[259] give some idea of the state in which the German bombardment left this fine building. The church dates from the sixteenth century, as is shown by the rich ornamentation of the west front (see at the top of p. [259]). This part of it received several shells, and in the photograph the shattered fragments resulting from this may be seen strewn on the ground. The nave, the apse, and the transept suffered most of all. The tower, restored in modern times and crowned by a spire, escaped destruction. It will, perhaps, be possible to save the panellings of the stalls and confessionals, which date from the eighteenth century.
A large number of houses in the village, and particularly around the church, were destroyed by shells.
CHURCH BEAUZÉE
Turn to the right in front of the church, into the street shown in the photograph at the foot of p. [259]. Then turn to the left towards the river and cross it. There is a very picturesque view of the village from this spot (photograph p. [260]). Immediately after passing the Aire, turn to the right into I. C. 26, which goes up the valley towards Amblaincourt (29 km.).
This little village was destroyed. The view in the centre of p. [260] shows what remains of the town-hall, which was formerly a church. In Amblaincourt, turn first to the right and then to the left, without crossing the railway. I. C. 26 going to Seraucourt follows the valley which appears on the panorama on p. [257]. A tributary of the Aire and the little railway from Bar-le-Duc to Verdun follow the windings of this valley.