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The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Aisne, Hauts-de-France
Discover the best top things to do in Aisne, France including La Hottee du Diable, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Laon, Abbaye Saint-Jean-des-Vignes, Le Musee Du Touage, Chateau of Coucy, Familistere de Guise, Chateau-Thierry Monument, Basilique de Saint-Quentin, Aisne Marne American Cemetery, Cathedrale Saint-Gervais Saint-Protais.
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1. La Hottee du Diable
2. Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Laon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,053 reviews
Reviewed By FERRARISTA - East Kilbride, United Kingdom
Worth a visit and a bit of research on the history of the building, lovely decorative carvings of cattle.
3. Abbaye Saint-Jean-des-Vignes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 272 reviews
Reviewed By Buttonbear - Banchory, United Kingdom
I walked around the ruins briefly whilst in Soissons on business. It was 9am on a chilly January morning, and I was the only tourist on the site but the informative plaques were helpful. I would return in season in order to visit the full site.
4. Le Musee Du Touage
5. Chateau of Coucy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 206 reviews
The Château and fortifications formed one of the largest defensive structures ever constructed in France. Spreading over 14 hectares, Coucy originally included 33 towers and ramparts stretching over two kilometres. The four main corner towers were similar in size to the central keep of the royal palace of the Louvre while the keep at Coucy was the largest castle tower in Christendom. The ruins remain an impressive and evocative reminder of Coucy’s grandeur despite being badly damaged in the First World War. Open: > 2nd May to 4th September: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. > 5th September to 30th April: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Last admission 45 minutes before closing time. Closed: > 1st January, 1st May and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 5,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4,0 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
6. Familistere de Guise
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 400 reviews
Reviewed By Curious604137
Very interesting experience of utopia. Well organized. I could allow only 2 hours. If you get into it, it is worth more. Cafeteria looks rather basic, but anyway everybody shows warm welcome.
7. Chateau-Thierry Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By romcgee
While the monument is impressive, the visitor center/museum is the treasure on this stop. It provides excellent descriptions of what happened in this area during the Great War. Plan at least an hour in the visitors center.
8. Basilique de Saint-Quentin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 217 reviews
Reviewed By Frharolds - Wiltshire, United Kingdom
This is an amazing gothic basilica which is awesome in its interior. Of particular interest is a labyrinth from the Middle Ages set in the floor of the west end of the nave. This was a pilgrims’ “artefact” used on arrival in the church. Go and see for yourself!
9. Aisne Marne American Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By 54MikeM - Poplar Grove, United States
Without exception, this tour with Gilles Lagin was the best battlefield tour I have ever taken and probably the best tour overall, I just can’t remember them all. Gilles, “jeeel”, is so passionate about his research of this specific moment in history that he can’t wait to share it with anyone who will pay attention. He is so through and accurate that I believe he may be the world’s foremost authority on WWI action in this area. His tours are personalized to what is important to you. If you have family who served in WWI research as much as you can. Provide him with their names and as much information as you can including the unit they were in if possible and he will make sure you walk the same ground they did and he will describe every detail of that engagement. If you are a Marine, correspond with him ahead of time. He will make sure you see the historic, sacred spots of the battle, especially the Bulldog Fountain and the 1775 Pub where you absolutely must drink a toast with the owner to your comrades. You will understand why several Commandants of the Marine Corps, Secretaries of Defense, and every Marine General who can get here books Gilles for their tour. He is, after all, an honorary U. S. Marine! These are personalized tours with no big bus or loudspeaker commentary. It will be the most moving day you ever spend on a battlefield. Just your small group having a conversation with the most passionate, excited, informative man you have ever met.’ I could gush on and on about our day with Mr. Lagin but I will say only this. If you take a WWI tour with him you will not be disappointed, you will not miss anything important to you, and if you do, contact me. I will take it as a personal embarrassment.
10. Cathedrale Saint-Gervais Saint-Protais
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