Château-Thierry is the birthplace of the famous poet Jean de la Fontaine. The historic center has several places steeped in history that are worth a visit: - Medieval castle, ramparts and gates - Public monuments: Balhan tower, Hôtel Dieu and Town hall - House of Jean de la Fontaine - Saint-Crépin church (15th-16th century) - Mansions (XVII-XVIIIth) of the Grande rue

The abbey church of Saint-Ferréol (13th century) is a monument of very pure Gothic style with grandiose proportions: the height under the vault is 22m, the width of the transept 30m and of the choir from the apse to the two remaining spans of the nave, the length is 40m. Bell tower with 20m spire covered with chestnut species (restored in December 2010). Look in detail at the 38 stalls of the choir carved in the 16th century (Renaissance style) representing symbolic subjects and scenes of profane life. Temporary exhibitions of sacred art. Imposing 19th century painting recently restored "The Wrath of Noah"

This museum is worth a visit! Located in the heart of the village of Belleau, it presents the battles of Bois Belleau in June 1918, which opposed German soldiers to Americans. Belleau is very famous for the US Marine Corps since it was their first engagement and their first victory! Two temporary exhibitions related to the Great War enrich this site in addition to a beautiful shop area. Free admission Museum open from May 8 to November 11. Opening time : Thursday to Monday: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Closed Tuesday and Wednesday and November 1) Compulsory health pass Contact : 03.23.82.03.63

The castle of La Ferté-Milon is an old castle which was never completed and whose remains stand in the town of La Ferté-Milon in the department of Aisne in the Hauts-de-France region. Its construction was decided by Louis d'Orléans in 1393. His death stopped the construction and the project was quickly interrupted.

La Ferté-Milon is a charming little town built on the edge of the picturesque Ourcq canal. It is the birthplace of the famous writer Jean Racine. In addition to its castle and its historic alleys, it presents some very interesting monuments including: - the Church of Our Lady. This church was originally called the Chapelle Fouquet and was part of the large enclosure of the castle. At the request of the Milonese, who found the Saint-Waast chapel too far from the upper town, Catherine de Medici had the architect Philippe de l'Orme (architect of the Louvre) adapt in 1563 a sanctuary with a bedside, semi- circular, pierced by five windows. - The Jean Racine Museum. Jean Racine is present everywhere in his hometown: a street, busts and this museum. He lives in the house of his paternal grandparents, where Jean spent his childhood. Orphaned at three years old, he was taken in by them. He lived there until 1651, when he left for Port-Royal.