Caverne du dragon - Le Musée du Chemin des Dames
County Council of the Aisne
Links
First World War
Memorial of Verdun
The museum features a stunning
reconstitution of the battlefield, thematic and educational
exhibits. Visit the website.
Peronne Historial
The Peronne Historial offers a cultural
vision of the First World War, as experienced by soldiers and
civilians. Visit the website.
World Centre for Peace
The World Centre for Peace, Liberty and
Human Rights is housed in an 18th century palace. Visit
the website.
Douaumont Ossuary
The ossuary houses the remains of
soldiers who died in battle in order to preserve their memory. Visit the website.
Treasures and Wonders of the Aisne
Museums
Godin Familistère, or the People's Palace
An urban complex created for a workers'
paradise in a “People's Palace”. Visit the website.
Archaeological Park – Museum of the Dark Ages
Museum featuring the Merovingian
period, based on digs of the necropolis and a 6th - 7th century
habitat. Visit the website.
Butterfly Museum
Discover this spectacular collection of
butterflies, beetles, dragonflies and tarantulas. Visit the website.
Jean de la Fontaine Birthplace and Museum
Discover the house where Jean de la
Fontaine was born. Visit the website.
Castles and Historical Sites
Castle of Coucy
The magnificent ruins of the Castle of
the Lords of Coucy stand on a rocky spur overlooking the Ailette
valley. Visit the website.
Fortress of the Dukes of Guise
For two thousand years this massive
keep has towered over the valley of the Oise. Visit the
website.
Abbeys and Churches
Gardens and Recreational Activities
River cruise on the Ourcq
All aboard for the great outdoors,
where you'll find yourself immersed in an Impressionist painting.
Visit the
website.
Canoe trip on the untamed Oise
Plunge into the magnificent, unspoilt
countryside of the Thiérache. Visit
the website.
Towns of Historical and Artistic Interest
Other sites
Country Tourism Board of the Aisne
All the tourist information you may
want about the Aisne. Visit the website.
Les Chemins de mémoire – The Paths of Memory
Presentation of memorial sites in
France. Visit the website.
