Things to see and do Picardie

Many 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.

This 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.

This 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.

Marly-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.

In 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.

Three 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.

Coincy 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 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.

Put 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.

If 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.

Have 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.

Because 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.

This 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.

For 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.

Those who do not want to miss anything from the municipality will be able to go to the Hotel de Ville, founded, like the St. front chapel, by Queen Jeanne of Evreux in the th century. The building served as a tower, a hospice, a girls'school, a military hospital (during the wars of 1870 and 1914-1918) and a retirement home. Today, it is home to the Youth of the Commune Service and the initiative union.

The marshlands of Liesse-Notre-Dame are a beautiful preserved natural space. On nearly 3500 hectares, one discovers a large marsh of about 232 hectares, with peaty ponds, wet woods and beds, as well as species of plants, bird species and different species of dragonfly. A partnership established in 2001 between the commune and the Conservatoire des Sites Naturel de Picardie helps preserve this unique place.

One of the city's emblematic places. Saint Vincent's tank is a huge wooded area, shaped by the two arms of the upper city. By observing it, difficult to say if you are in town or in the countryside, the panorama is striking. There you will find plenty of small trails to go there. The hiking tour entitled «La Goutte d'Or», where you will find details at the tourist office, will allow you to discover it.

The church was built between the th and th centuries in a Romanesque style. Like many buildings, it has suffered damage over the centuries and has been restored several times. Its bell, for example, was changed after that of origin was destroyed in the th century; The warhead window was also replaced with the central door, and it was redesigned. The church was classified as a historic monument on February 7, 1921.

It is not a monument in particular that there is to visit here, but a full place. It is located at the heart of the concentric plan adopted after the First World War (between 1922 and 1928) to rebuild the city. So it is really the centre of the village, which revolves around it. This ensemble has been a historic monument since 1998 to architects Paul Bigot and Henri-Paul Nénot.

The Mill of the plain was originally a flour mill. It consisted of two wheels, one on each side of the river until 1838, when an application for authorization was filed to transform it into one wheel. On the death of the owner, in 1914, the activity was managed by his widow, who could not prevent the bankrupt from entering the 1920 s. Acquired a few years later by a company (the large mills in Marle), it became the largest mill in the Aisne, with production of more than 400 000 quintals per year.

You are here on the central square of the municipality. It was here, once, that the Lord of Marle or his squire made justice. It is also here that, according to tradition, Thomas de Marle made des on an acute spear. It is also on this place that public meetings have always been held: reading decrees, decrees or elections. The castle's fortified door was located on La Motte square.

Still a church with singular charm. It is neither immense nor majestic, nor is it surprising by its simplicity and authenticity. The church consists of a nave, one côté to the north, a transept and a choir. The oldest parts date back to the th century. We admire the Louis XV woodwork, as well as beautiful stained glass windows, which came to replace those destroyed by the two world wars.

Tours tours are fashionable, and they combine the practical side on the instructive side. First example of mulhouse visit proposed by the city: " Art Deco in Saint-Quentin ". Through a well-studied course you can discover colourful mosaics, floral friezes, or Bow Windows… Another example: the visit "Let yourself be guided by music", which, through some music notes, makes you discover the heritage of the commune in another way.

The St. Martin's Church of Apple is divided into several parts: a nave, a two-turret choir, a collateral and a steeple. These different parts were built at different times, giving the building its atypical appearance. The first span dates from the end of the th century, the second of the th century, while the nave and the little collateral date back to the th century. 

From this church you will have a significant view over the whole village. It was built on a hill in the th century. First, there is its imposing tower tower, before focusing on its architecture in the Latin Cross: a nave with two sides and a transept, extended by a small room. In the west of the building, there is also a heavy wooden door that is open only at the major ceremonies.