LE FORT DE CONDÉ
A fine example of 19th-century military architecture, built in ashlar at ...Read more
FRANCO-AMERICAN MUSEUM OF THE CHÂTEAU DE BLÉRANCOURT
Museum housing three collections evoking relations between France and the ...Read more
CANOPEAN PARK
Tree-climbing park with a dynamic team, ensuring plenty of excitement in ...Read more
THE MEETING CHAPEL
Read moreAccording to legend, the knights woke up at Liesse noticed a young shepherd whom they sent to warn their mother of their return. The latter joins them on the Chemin de Walking. They had to ask the statue that became too heavy. Seeing this a sign, they returned to Liesse to ask definitively, it is in this place that on August 18, 1857, the coronation of the Virgin, in the presence of nine prélats and eight hundred priests, His Serene Highness the Prince of Monaco, the Mayor of Liesse, and a crowd of spectators.
THE DUNGEON OF PERNANT
Read moreA veritable fortress overlooking the village, the castle of Pernant was built in the th century. He belonged to the family of Estrées. The host body to the west was destroyed in 1918. Only today remains its dungeon, marked by deep ditches, while the square tower of the east overlooks the entrance of the rock.
THE RETZ FOREST
The largest state-owned forest in the Aisne, a great place to stroll and ...Read more
ALEXANDER DUMAS MUSEUM
Museum featuring many original documents, objects and furnishings relating ...Read more
LONGPONT CISTERCIAN ABBEY
Dating back to 1131, this Cistercian abbey in Longpont is a majestic, ...Read more
CHÂTEAU DE MONTGOBERT MUSEUM
Large castle dating from the 18th century housing the European Museum of ...Read more
THE PARK AND GARDENS OF BOSMONT
Park with plane and maple trees, moat, pond and waterfall at ...Read more
OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS DE THIÉRACHE
Visit the historic sites and natural areas of Vervins and the Thiérache ...Read more
THE DUNGEON AND THE VIC'S CASTLE
Read moreEnjoy the majestic facade of the castle of this castle, a former residence of the abbots of Saint-Médard, framed by two mass towers and surmounted by a th century pediment awarded to Visseaux. It opens onto a large terrace overlooking the charming French garden attributed to Le Nôtre. Its lounges would have welcomed guests of quality: Mazarin and the Cardinal of Bernis wrote his memoirs, or the Viscount de Reiset who was the benefactor. A large driveway bordered by yew leads to a colonnade also signed by Visseaux. The castle's dungeon dates back to the th century, while the residential part is after five centuries. 25 meters high, it is built on the basis of a rectangle, three angles of which are we of towers. The walls have a thickness of 2 metres at the base. On a special day in July or August, the site has a special atmosphere: Galantes festivals envelop the castle of music, dance and light for a poetic appointment.
SAINT-GERMAIN CHURCH
Read moreIn this well-preserved church classified as historic monuments, you will find in particular frescoes of the th century, but above all the tombstone of Artaud, treasurer of Saint Etienne de Troyes, fifth son of Artaud, Seigneur de Nogent. The dale which dates from the th century, presents Artaud yarns with a dawn, books to the right hand, and key to the left hand. For a long time, the corner's young brides came to embrace this tombstone, hoping to find happiness in their union.
SAN MARTIN CHURCH
An opportunity to discover the Saint-Martin church, with its baptismal ...Read more
CITÉ INTERNATIONALE DE LA LANGUE FRANÇAISE
Cultural venue dedicated to the French language and Francophone cultures, ...Read more
LA MANUFACTURE ROYALE DE SAINT-GOBAIN ET LE GRAND LOGIS
The former Royal Ice Factory, created by Louis XIV, offers a rare and ...Read more
LE STREET ART
A site dedicated to street-art, featuring frescoes created by artists who ...Read more
MUSÉE DE LA DÉPORTATION ET DE LA RÉSISTANCE DE PICARDIE
This museum is the guarantor of the history of the Resistance and ...Read more
FORÊT DOMANIALE DE SAINT GOBAIN
Three hiking trails to discover this magical place full of mystery and ...Read more
CAVE DU CHAMPAGNE PANNIER
Maison Pannier's splendid medieval cellars offer tours and tastings of ...Read more
LA RÉSERVE EXOTIQUE
Jardin exotique de Blérancourt, a peaceful address where you can discover ...Read more
OFFICE DE TOURISME COEUR DE PICARD
The tourist office welcomes you to discover the region, from Chauny to ...Read more
SECRETS SOUS LA VILLE
An immersive and exciting tour of the history of the city of Laon through ...Read more
THE ARSENAL OF SOISSONS
A sort of branch of the museum of Soissons, placed in the old abbey of ...Read more
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF WORLD WAR I
Read moreMany of the First War sites in Saint-Quentin and Saint Bikes. Among other things, the Saint-Quentin railway station is a monument to the dead, directed by architect Paul Bigot, rue de la Chaussée-Romaine, a German military cemetery, and Georges-Pompidou street, a French civilian cemetery. In Saint Bikes, the bridge and entrance of the Riqueval tunnel, as well as the 46 th Division memorial, will delight history lovers. These different sites are listed in a document entitled "In the Footsteps of the First World War" downloadable on the website of the Tourism Office.
THE HENRI II PAVILION
The building known as Pavillon Henri II is now a literary and music salon ...Read more
AUDIOGUIDE VISITS
Tours to discover the cathedral, the secrets of the medieval city and the ...Read more
CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY OF THE HOLY VIRGIN
This church is located in one of the most beautiful sites of the Marne ...Read more
NAPOLEON TOWER AND CORNET TOMB
An enigmatic tower displaying a statue of Napoleon and a weathervane ...Read more
BERNOVILLE CASTLE
Read moreThis sober castle hides its game. With its 2 800 m 2, it is one of the largest in the region. After its construction in the th century, by the Chastenet family of Puységur, the monument went hand in hand: the Camp-Laurent family and then the Hennet family. Like many other castles, that of Bernoville suffered during the two world wars, first occupied in 14 by the Germans and then destroyed, it will be restored before being left behind after 1944. In 2005, work will be saved and given its current appearance. Also visit the 20 ha of the park that borders the castle.
CHÂTEAU
Read moreThis castle was erected in the middle of the th century for Seillière company, which had just bought out the domain of Guise. He became the property of the Duke of Aumale in 1872 and remained in the family until 1980. It was here that the Earl of Paris, Henri d'Orléans, on July 5, 1908, grandfather of Jean-Carl-Pierre-Marie d'Orléans, considered by some as the dolphin of France. In 1986, the town of Nouvion acquired the castle and developed in the park a sports and leisure complex.
THE CHURCH
Read moreMarly-Gomont, famous by Rapper Rapper, has a sober and robust church. Built in the th or th centuries, it once hosted inhabitants of the commune in the event of an external attack. Many killers, at the time with a man's height all around the nave, bear witness to this defensive préoccupoation. You can enter the monument directly by the dungeon, which is framed by two turrets.
HÔTEL-DIEU
The oldest surviving Hôtel-Dieu in northern France, this remarkable ...Read more
THE SOISSONS GATE AND THE LEANING TOWER
Visit the gate built in the early 13th century, where you can see the ...Read more
DOGGY DOOR
Read moreIn Laon you will find so many remarkable monuments, which is sometimes difficult to distinguish. So stop a few minutes on this massive, massive door by its size. In the th century, it closed the entrance to the village, and it was harrow and assommoir. She would also have been adorned with a statue of Henri IV.
GUIDED TOURS
Read moreThree guided tours are offered by the municipality at gradual prices: € 4, € 5 and € 6. " The Château de Fère-en-Tardenois ", lasting one hour, will tell you the history of the monument built in the th century. " The city circuit "will make you discover the illustrious characters of Fère-en-Tardenois. While "On the steps of Camille and Paul Claudel" will seek to explain to you the singular history of these two star passed to posterity, born in Fère and the rectory of Villeneuve-sur-Fère, respectively.
GAUTHIER DE COINCY AND FRANÇOIS AUGUSTIN FERDINANT TAGLIABUE
Read moreCoincy is a small village, in the image of its illustrious characters. For example, Gauthier de Coincy, born in Coincy in 1178, is nothing but one of the greatest French medieval poets. Excuse the little. He is told that he is the inventor in poetry of the octosyllabe and the Précurseur precursor. With the stage adaptation of his work "Les Miracles de Notre Dame" he is also one of the western theatre inventors. Another character, other destiny, that of François Augustin Ferdinant Tagliabue, born in 1822 here. After becoming a priest in 1848, he was sent to the mission of evangelization in Mongolia and then to China and became, as a result of his action, a apostolic vicar of Beijing. A funeral plaque, located in the church of the commune, recounts his life.
THE COMMUNAL BOUNDARY MARKERS
Read moreThe municipality has a rarity: communal terminals. Listed in the Additional Inventory of Historical Monuments, there are 43. Each measure is close to 2 m and weighs more than 500 kg. They define the boundaries of the lands of the former abbey, and even today the limits of the commune. They carry the arms of Coincy Abbey (two crossed keys and a straight sword), and sometimes a cross of Saint-André.
FREEDOM TREE
Tree of liberty which commemorates the victory of France over Prussia in ...Read more
MEMORY MARCH
Read morePut yourself in a soldier's shoes, and relive, in nature, the offensive of the French army of 16 April 1917 in Picardy. But this time, without weapons. The aim was to pay tribute to the nearly 30 000 men who left their lives in the battle. Every year, on 16 April, the march of remembrance begins at 5 a. m. in Craonne. Carry a flashlight. A single memory exercise.
TOURS OF FORTIFIED CHURCHES
A tour retracing Thiérache's religious and military past, with visits to ...Read more
THIÉRACHE MUSEUM
A museum that explores the country's rich history, with regular temporary ...Read more
NATURAGORA
Read moreIf you like beautiful and long nature outings, here is a good plan for you. Naturagora regularly organises free discovery tours. The collective collective works for the environment and encourages the understanding and management of nature. With the assistance of eight partners for whom it is becoming environmentally sound, awareness-raising actions are being carried out. Many projects have been mounted with children on this vast site. Do not hesitate to contact Naturagora for the calendar of upcoming events.
Promenade de l'Argentel from Bouconville-Vauclair
Read moreHave you ever been told that the world is discovering? To believe that little loop around the Abbey of Vauclair, we would tend to approve. Perhaps you will learn the existence of Vauclerc-en-Vallée, a former village shared since 1923 between Bouconville-Vauclerc (now Bouconville-Vauclair) and Oulches (today Oulches-la-Vallée-Foulon). Perhaps you can also enjoy the remains of the Cistercian Abbey, the Botanical Garden or the Conservatory Conservatory of Vauclair. Perhaps, finally, will you push the walk to the mythical Chemin des Dames a little further? What is certain at any rate is that these 5 kilometers will be a sufficient expenditure for the day; Now you only have to keep pace for the next few days!
Tariff: free.
Distance: 5 km.
Duration: 1:15.
Difficulty: easy.
Stroll on the edge of Retz from Saint-Pierre-Aigle
Read moreBecause it is necessary for all tastes and levels, we are pleased to offer you this route from Saint-Pierre-Aigle. History not to lure you, the way likes to invite you, then to eject from the forest of Retz (the sixth of France in terms of area, let us remember). It's always an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful views of the valleys! These 9 kilometers to discover the forest and architectural heritage of the region will lead you to the churches of Saint-Pierre-Aigle and Dommiers, as well as to the ancient abbey of La Glaux.
Tariff: free.
Distance: 9 km.
Duration: 3 h.
Difficulty: quite difficult.
Markup: yellow and blue.
Val de Serre walk and fitness trail
Read moreThis old railway is now a stroll. Forget the train and use your gambetts to cross all or part of the 16 kilometers of trail that connects Rozoy-sur-Serre to its neighboring municipalities. Two health courses have been developed to complement your walk: the first, in Rozoy-sur-Serre, has 9 rows; the other, in Montcornet, includes 13. Knowing that eight kilometers separate the two municipalities, this is a good time to exercise!
Tariff: free.
Distance: 16 km.
Difficulty: easy.
NATIONAL CRAON NECROPOLIS
The Craonnelle National Necropolis, created in 1920, is home to 3,934 ...Read more
THE FOUNTAINS OF PAVING
Read moreFor history lovers, beautiful stones and typical villages, three guided tours are planned to discover Pavant and its many fountains. Between June and August 2015, let us meet with the nine ruisselets in the wine town. Take the time to observe the Roman tower, and then let yourself be seduced by the charm of ancient fountains. A pleasant little walk.
MUSÉE DE LA MÉMOIRE DE BELLEAU 1914-1918
Museum honoring the memory of the marines who fought at Belleau Wood in ...Read more
THE ARBORETUM
Arboretum with over 3,300 trees, including 19 hardwood species from ...Read more