During the First World War, Cerny-en-Laonnois was a strategic point along the Chemin des Dames, a ridge fiercely contested by French and German troops. In September 1914, the village was …
Ailette Lake is a haven of tranquility surrounded by greenery. Its calm and clear waters invite you to relax, whether for a stroll along the lake, a canoe trip or …
Louis Astoul: Along the D18 on the Chemin des Dames, between Cerny-en-Laonnois and the Caverne du Dragon, stands a modest monument to Louis Astoul, a young French second lieutenant in …
The fortress is well preserved and can also be visited with a guide. The area around it is beautiful, green, with benches and tables. The parking lot is large and free.
Paissy is landlocked at the bottom of a valley. Its only street forms an arc of a circle. The village is known for its cave dwellings. The dwellings are sometimes …