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After the Volksbund took over, development work began in 1933, such as the planting of birch trees that give this cemetery a particular charm or the construction of a memorial site (Gedenkhalle) in pink Vosges sandstone based on the plans of the Volksbund's chief architect, Robert Tischler. Inside this building, which is located at the back of the necropolis and after taking a staircase, one reaches a cloister from which one accesses a crypt in which the names of all the men buried in this cemetery are engraved on large beech wood panels. 

This cemetery, located in a town occupied by the Germans from September 1914 to October 1918, was created near a field hospital.  From 1920 onwards, it served as a nucleus for the grouping of German graves located in around sixty communes, in particular those in the cemeteries created by the Germans during the war in the communes they occupied, such as Mauregny-en-Haye (more than 1,000 graves), Coucy-les-Eppes (more than 500) and Berrieux (600).  The men buried here all fought east of the Chemin des Dames, mainly in the autumn of 1914, early 1915, in April and May 1917 (during General Nivelle's offensive), at the end of May 1918 and from September to October of that same year. Today, this necropolis houses 7,192 bodies: 5,402 are buried in individual and collective graves (of which 8 combatants could not be identified) and 1,790 rest in an ossuary (of which only 54 could be identified).

This cemetery, located in a town occupied by the Germans from September 1914 to October 1918, was created near a field hospital. From 1920 onwards, it served as a nucleus for the grouping of German graves located in around sixty communes, in particular those in the cemeteries created by the Germans during the war in the communes they occupied, such as Mauregny-en-Haye (more than 1,000 graves), Coucy-les-Eppes (more than 500) and Berrieux (600). The men buried here all fought east of the Chemin des Dames, mainly in the autumn of 1914, early 1915, in April and May 1917 (during General Nivelle's offensive), at the end of May 1918 and from September to October of that same year. Today, this necropolis houses 7,192 bodies: 5,402 are buried in individual and collective graves (of which 8 combatants could not be identified) and 1,790 rest in an ossuary (of which only 54 could be identified).

Placed high on a mound and built on the former site of the Moulin de Vauclerc, which served as an observatory for the emperor, the limestone statue represents the Emperor scanning the horizon in a dignified position.

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

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On a raised point along the Chemin des Dames, on the site of the former Moulin de Vauclerc, stands a stone statue of Napoleon Bonaparte, erected in 1974. It marks the spot where Napoleon observed the Battle of Craonne on 7 March 1814, during the French campaign against Russian and Prussian forces. The battle claimed more than 12,000 lives. The emperor is depicted looking out over the horizon – a symbol of strategy, battle and memory.

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On the eastern edge of the Chemin des Dames plateau lies the Ferme d’Hurtebise, a place that played a crucial role during both the Napoleonic Wars and the First World War. In 1814, it was the scene of the Battle of Craonne, and exactly a century later it again became a strategic junction in the struggle between French and German troops. From September 1914 onwards, fierce fighting took place here. The farm overlooked the Ailette and Aisne valleys, making it a fiercely contested observation post. French units, including Zouaves and the 12th and 49th Infantry Regiments, tried to hold or retake the farm, often with heavy losses. The family that owned the farm sheltered in the cellar for days while the building was under fire. After months of fighting and bombardment, the farm was reduced to ruins, crisscrossed by trenches. Today the site is a symbol of resistance and sacrifice, and is part of the Chemin des Dames memorial landscape.

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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 taken by the Germans, who used it as a defensive post. They dug deep underground networks in the limestone, which served as shelters and munitions stores. In the spring of 1917, the area became the scene of the Nivelle Offensive, a large-scale French attack that resulted in heavy losses and eventually led to mutinies within the French army. Cerny-en-Laonnois was completely destroyed by artillery fire and fighting. After the war, the village was rebuilt a little further south. Today, the military cemeteries, the memorial chapel and the “Lanterne des Morts” bear witness to the immense human suffering that took place here.

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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 a picnic break. The preserved natural setting offers magnificent views of the surrounding wooded hills and the developed beaches.

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Église Saint-Crépin-et-Saint-Crépinien is a church in Bouconville-Vauclair, dedicated to Saints Crépin and Crépinien, the patron saints of shoemakers. The church was built in the 13th century in Gothic style and has a square tower with a pointed arch portal. The church has been a historical monument since 1920 and contains some interesting works of art, such as a 16th-century wooden altarpiece, a 12th-century stone baptismal font and a 15th-century painted stained glass window.

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Via Francigena: A particularly interesting village is Bouconville-Vauclair, home to the Vauclair Abbey, the Château de la Bôve and a network of trenches from the 14-18 war. Admittedly, most of the sights are outside the VFF17. The village certainly has a bit more colour, but is there still much life?

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The Église Saint-Évence in Chermizy-Ailles is a Catholic church located in the Aisne department, in the Hauts-de-France region. The church was built by the entrepreneurs Gaston Bernard and J. Hesbert, according to plans by the architect A. Bonnet, and was completed in 1927. The church is located on the heights of the village. The Église Saint-Évence is dedicated to Saint Évence. It is a historic building that is also included in the general inventory of cultural heritage.

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Chermizy-Ailles is a small, pretty and picturesque commune in the Aisne department, in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France.

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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".

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Napoleon on the Chemin des Dames...historical paths

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The Étang des Moines lake is one of the four ponds that were dug by the monks of Liessies Abbey at the end of the 17th century. Covering an area of approximately 20 hectares, it is home to various species of fish, such as carp, pike, perch, roach and tench. The lake is also a haven for wildlife, particularly birds, such as herons, ducks, coots and kingfishers. You can appreciate the tranquility and beauty of the lake from different viewpoints, such as the wooden bridge or the picnic area.

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The Ailles Village Monument was erected by the Touring Club de France in 1932, marking the location of the ancient village of Ailles, completely destroyed during the First World War and never rebuilt. You can still see some traces of the foundations of the houses in the fields.

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Place to discover with a small bridge in the woods

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Nice view of the lake and the houses of Center Parc

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Beautiful spot with good cycling tours around.