Tourist Attractions & Monuments Picardy

Built in 1878 on the plans of Séré de Rivières, the Fort of Malmaison was fiercely contested throughout the conflict due to its strategic position. A German cemetery in 1939-1945 is close to the fort.

This is one of the most exciting museums. An essential stop that will captivate young and old alike. Unique site in France, the museum is interested in a period that extends from the ^5th to the 8th century. The atmosphere of the place is particular and the visitor quickly immerses himself in this little-known period. The Museum of Barbarian Times shows archaeological treasures discovered more than 25 years ago in the territory of Goudélancourt-les-Pierrepont. A necropolis of 400 tombs and several isolated dwellings had been discovered there. Today, reconstructions are available and we appreciate the many explanatory panels that guide visitors to the heart of history. Enjoy the immense park that hosts the village of Les Francs, where regularly, great events take place, such as the Viking week or the Roman and Barbarian weekend. Fighting will be presented to you: great show guaranteed!

The monumental work of Jérémy Amate, a young Parisian artist, was made with the black chalk and coal. The gaze of Jaurès spread over 30 m in length and 11 m high. Impressive. In the 100 years of the disappearance of Jean Jaurès, Hirson wanted to pay tribute to the French humanist. In front of the small school that bears the name of the member, this great memorial wall captures attention. A detonating fresco that does not pass unnoticed in the local landscape.

Classified as a historic monument since 6 November 1995, this concrete concrete work of French architect Gustave Umbdenstock and Engineer Raoul Dautry is over 45 metres on six floors. Built in 1920-1921, the tower was a referral station from Hirson station. Art Deco bricks and ceramics complement this magnificent witness of the past. Surprisingly distinctive, its style recalls northern belfries. It is possible to approach the monument as close as possible to impressive photos.

The nature reserve of the Isle of Isle is nature in the heart of the city. A few minutes walk from the centre, the visitor is surrounded by wild and semi-wild nature. Located in a wetland area of approximately hectares, part of which is devoted to water sports and fishing, the reserve presents a wide variety of species in the moving waters, and a particularly rich avifauna of breeding birds or seasonal hosts: butternut, posh, coot, rousserolle, fauvette and, in times of migration, many ducks, sandpipers, curlew… The farmhouse allows visitors to observe chickens, ducks, sheep, peacock, geese, kids, lambs and ponies. A few steps away, the Wild Wildlife protection centre treats injured birds (kept out of the public eye). The Environment House, at the entrance to the park, regularly hosts exhibitions on local fauna and flora. Site tour by a peripheral path, guided every first Sunday of the month.

A welcoming place with an obvious charm, rich in a friendly atmosphere all year round. You will enter a typical Flemish atmosphere. Behind it, the pedagogical garden offers you a breathtaking view on more than a hundred different flowers and plants. You will discover the history of the annexation of Flanders by France under Louis XIV. The Maison de la Bataille has also recently become a tourist information center.