20의 코미시가지 명소 & 주요 장소

칼리포니아 고원(Plateau de Californie)은 Chemin des Dames의 중심부에 있으며, 베르됭(Verdun)과 마찬가지로 제1차 세계 대전의 상징적인 장소입니다. 그러나 베르됭이 승리의 국가적 상징으로 빠르게 부상한 반면, 칼리포니아 고원과 Chemin des Dames는 1917년 4월 니벨 공세의 참담한 실패, 그에 따른 반란, 1918년 여름의 붕괴와 오랫동안 연관되어 제1차 세계 대전 이후 망각, 망각, 억압의 과정에 놓였습니다. 1914년 이전, 크론(Craonne) 마을 위쪽에 있던 칼리포니아 고원은 산책과 휴식의 장소였습니다. 전쟁 후, 더 이상 경작할 수 없었던 이 고원에는 '붉은 구역'으로 분류된 곳에 소나무가 심어졌습니다. 오늘날 산책객들은 참호와 포탄 구덩이의 흔적을 발견하면서 표시된 길을 따라갈 수 있습니다. 제1차 세계 대전의 주제별 전시판, 독서판, 에인 계곡(Aisne Valley)의 파노라마 전망이 오늘날 이 표시된 하이킹 트레일을 따라 고원 곳곳에 자리하고 있습니다. 출처: https://www.chemindesdames.fr

This memorial stone, located on the Plateau de Californie above the old Craonne, commemorates the fierce fighting of April-May 1917 during the Nivelle Offensive. It stands on the spot where the French army suffered heavy losses in the battle against the German defenses. The stone also pays tribute to the destroyed village of Craonne, which was not rebuilt after the war. The site is closely linked to the famous “Chanson de Craonne”, the pacifist song of the French soldiers

In 1924, this memorial was erected in memory of the 22 soldiers and 12 civilians from Guignicourt who died during the First World War. The monument, located near the church, shows in relief a peasant couple mourning at a grave – a rare human and modest image rather than a classic military symbol. It recalls the deep suffering that the war left in this hard-hit municipality.

This church, built between the 11th and 13th centuries, is a fine example of transitional architecture between Romanesque and Gothic. It was built on the site of an earlier wooden church and possibly even a Gallo-Roman sanctuary. The construction was partly financed by the Abbey of Saint-Hubert (Belgium), which owned land in the region. The church has been protected as a historical monument since 1921.

The Plateau de Californie, situated above the ruined village of Craonne, was a strategic high point during the First World War. In April 1917, it became the scene of fierce fighting during the Nivelle Offensive. French troops suffered heavy losses here in their attempt to break through the German lines.

Here we explain a lot about the war of attrition in the First World War. The whole area was very much fought over and there are many places where this is remembered.

Beautiful church with a World War I memorial in front of it

Craonne is special among the memorial sites for France. In addition to the tragic destruction of the place, this has to do with the unfortunate battle, the errors of the army leadership and the soldiers' protests. A testimony is the famous song "Chanson de Craonne".