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So close to Paris, with one foot in Champagne and the other in Picardy, is the Aisne department.

  • Close to nature

  • For the family

  • Historical places

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In the Footsteps of the ‘Bleuets’

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Braye_en_Laonnois_guestroom

Prices :

91 € by person on double room base.

Place :

Laon/Chemin des Dames/Soissons

Valid until :

All year long except from december 22nd to january 31st.

Duration :

3 days/2 nights

Your stay :

From the old abbey of Vauclair to the ‘Plateau de Californie’, by way of the museum at the Caverne du Dragon, you will readily understand the strategic importance of this ridge road known as the Chemin des Dames. The highlight of your stay will be a visit to the Caverne du Dragon where you can experience something of the daily life of French soldiers in World War I, not only the ‘Poilus’ but also the ‘Bleuets’ (young men under 20 when they were called up/enlisted). Very close to where you will be staying is a PR footpath (local signposted walk), along which you will literally be walking in the footsteps of these soldiers.


Your accommodation :

3 ‘épis’ standard Gîtes de France guesthouse in a converted Picardy barn (exposed stone and beams) on the Chemin des Dames. 100 sq. m. shared living room with fireplace. Gourmet table d’hôte meals based on local, seasonal produce. Garden with trees and flowers.


The price includes :

2 nights in guesthouse on half-board terms, including drinks - Guided tour of the museum at the Caverne du Dragon.


The price doesn't include :

Lunches -tourist tax.


Getting here :

By car : 1h40 from Paris, 1h30 from Lille, 2h20 from Bruxelles and 4h20 from London.




Book
Information and reservation :

COMITE DEPARTEMENTAL DU TOURISME DE L'AISNE
Booking Department
26 avenue Charles de Gaulle
02007 LAON Cédex
Tél : +33 (0)3 23 27 76 80
Fax : +33 (0)3 23 27 76 89
E-mail : reservation@cdt-aisne.com

Package marketed by :

Comité Départemental du Tourisme de l'Aisne

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