Ch teau-Thierry is a commune of north-eastern France, about 56 miles east-northeast of Paris. It is a sous-pr fecture of the Aisne d partement, in the Picardie administrative r gion.

History

Ch teau-Thierry was the site of an important World War I battle in 1918, between American and German troops.

Geography

Ch teau-Thierry is situated on the Marne River.

Monuments and tourist attractions

• Castle walls
• Saint-Cr pin church (15th century)
• Balhand tower
• Marne River
• te 204 American Monument
• Champagne vineyards

Transportation

Ch teau-Thierry is the terminus station of a regional railway line starting from the Gare de l'Est in Paris. It is also one of the exits of the A4 motorway that links Paris with the east part of France.

Miscellaneous

Ch teau-Thierry was the birthplace of Jean de La Fontaine.

The city is a partner city of Mosbach (Germany)

See also

• US I Corps

External link

• City council website (http://www.ville-chateau-thierry.fr/) (in French)