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With 13 000 hectares, the national forest of Retz is made for walks and hikes. Close by, the old white stones of castles, abbeys, churches and village houses : a whole region located at the heart of French History. - The Cistercian heritage and abbeys of Vauclair, Igny, Chaalis and Ourscamp are close by... - The literary heritage and the "Authors' route": Jean Racine, Alexandre Dumas, Paul Claudel and Jean de La Fontaine were born in our region... ![]() A few treasures and marvels of Valois-Soissonnais and the surrounding areas : Close to the hotel : - Longpont Abbey - Nature walks and trails in the Retz forest - The Château de Montgobert, elegant residence of XVIII century - The Donjon de Septmonts, former residence of Soissons bishops - The Ourcq Canal, tow path and river walks - Town of Ferté Milon, home of Jean Racine - Town of Villers-Cotterêts, home of Alexandre Dumas - Town of Soissons, cathedral, Saint-Jean-des-Vignes abbey... - Town of Pierrefonds and its chateau ![]() Not far away : - Town of Château-Thierry, home of Jean de La Fontaine - Town of Fère-en-Tardenois, home of Paul Claudel - The ruins of the Vauclair Abbey - The Dragon's Cave - The Chemin des Dames ("Ladies' Way") - La Vallée de l'Automne - The Blérancourt chateau and museum - Vieils-Maison gardens - Vineyards of the "Champagne Route" Get to know more about our region on the Internet ! - Aisne : www.evasion-aisne.com, and www.randonner.fr - Picardy : www.picardietourisme.com | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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