La Ferté-Milon

La Ferté-Milon

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownLa Ferté-MilonMarolles at 2.7 km (3 min)
Insee code02307Silly-la-Poterie at 3 km (4 min)
Postcode02460Troësnes at 4.7 km (6 min)
Latitude49.1779150Passy-en-Valois at 6.3 km (8 min)
Longitude3.1247450Mareuil-sur-Ourcq at 6.8 km (7 min)
AltitudeFrom 62 to 156 metersLa Villeneuve-sous-Thury at 6.9 km (8 min)
Surface18.35 km²Oigny-en-Valois at 7.2 km (8 min)
Population2444 inhabitantsAutheuil-en-Valois at 7.3 km (9 min)
Density133 inhabitants/km²Faverolles at 7.4 km (9 min)
Chief townLaon (at 68 km, 58 min)Dammard at 8 km (9 min)
DepartmentAisneMarizy-Sainte-Geneviève at 8.2 km (10 min)
RegionPicardySearch another town
LOCATION

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SIGHTSEEING
  • Regional Museum of Agricultural Machinery:
  • Address: 68 bis rue the floor - 02,460 La Ferté-Milon.
  • Tel: +33 3 23 96 29 85.
  • Fax: +33 3 23 96 48 44.
  • The museum offers a comprehensive overview of prehistoric tools and instruments for understanding the evolution of agriculture in the history of mankind.
  • The exhibition of machines reaping, threshing, steam ... complete a fine collection of old tractors restored to operation.
  • Admission fee.
  • Opening of the Regional Museum of Agricultural Machinery: May 1 to October 31.
  • Museum Jean Racine:
  • Address: 2 rue des Butchers - 02460 La Ferté-Milon.
  • Tel: +33 3 23 96 77 77. Fax: +33 3 23 96 48 44.
  • Collections managed by the association: Jean Racine and its soil. City museum run by the tourist office. The museum is housed in the home of the paternal grandmother of Racine, where the latter spent his childhood. Gathered material on the playwright's life and the history of the town.
  • St. Nicolas Church:
  • Address: Rue de la Chaussee - 02460 La Ferté-Milon.
  • Tel: +33 3 23 96 77 42. Fax: +33 3 23 96 48 44.
  • Church of the 15th century which has one of the finest collections of 15th century stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Christ and a vision of the Apocalypse. These windows are dated 1542, 1549 and 1598.
  • Castle of the Duke of Orleans:
  • Address: Rue du Vieux Château - 02460 La Ferté-Milon.
  • Tel: +33 3 23 96 77 42. Fax: +33 3 23 96 48 44.
  • Castle built by the Duke of Orleans in the late 14th century on the ruins of a "ferté (fortification) from the 8th century. It was never completed due to the assassination of the Duke of Orleans in 1407. During the wars of religion did Henry the fourth and dismantle it remains today that its imposing façade (102m long, 28m high). Above the door is a beautiful bas-relief depicting the coronation of the virgin.
  • Mail - board Ourcq:
  • Mail is a nice walk along the Canal de l'Ourcq.
  • The river is crossed by a metal bridge made by Gustave Eiffel.
  • Notre Dame:
  • Church ranked 16th century. Jean de la Fontaine was married to Mary, cousin of Jean Racine.
  • You can admire a magnificent semi-circular apse which was built and decorated by Philibert de l'Orme, on the orders of Catherine de Medici. See also: the remarkable stained glass windows dating from the 16th century.
  • House of Mary River, sister of Jean Racine (1 Racine Street, JC and film): you can admire the house and its beautiful period façade.
  • Hiking monthly by the MJC (information +33 3 23 96 76 51).
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of La Ferté-Milon
Information pointsTourist Office of La Ferté-Milon
MonumentsCastle of La Ferté-Milon,   Church Saint-Nicolas

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Market every Friday morning on the Mall.
  • In June:
  • Celebration of all the music on the Mall (amateurs and professionals).
  • Fires of St. John on the Mail.
  • Tragédie'Aisne Festival: readings, poetic wanderings, internships, part. To book call +33 9 50 33 50 06 or resa@tragedie-aisne.com
  • July:
  • Ball and fireworks at the front of the castle.
  • Feast Day, entertainment for children.
  • September: Flea of ​​the Tourist Office on the Mall.
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WEATHER
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 6°C
Thursday 16 February
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Min. 1°C - Max. 8°C
Friday 17 February
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Min. 2°C - Max. 8°C
BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
L'île aux peintres  
La Ferté-Milon
Located in a beautiful mansion from the 16th century, painters Island is located 75 km from Paris. You can enjoy the park along the canal ourcq, its exhibitions and its 5 unique rooms,...
Located in La Ferté-Milon93 € the double room 
Domaine demontaigu    
10
Ambleny
Former vendangeoir i of 18 th century in the middle of a park, heated pool.
Located 24 km from La Ferté-Milon80 € the double room 
Chateau de la Marjolaine    
9.7
Essômes-sur-Marne
Chateau Napoleon III dating from 1850 with 3 bedrooms including 1with private hammam and a suite of 2 bedrooms and lounge.
Located 26 km from La Ferté-MilonFrom 75 € to 125 € the double room 

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CAMPSITES 
Camping Municipal des Illettes  
Charly-sur-Marne
The campground is located 5 min walk to downtown, shops and banks of the Marne. It is located 45 km from Disneyland Paris. Washer / dryer, heated Sanitary, Sanitary disabled Caravan...
Located 25 km from La Ferté-MilonFrom 12 € to 14.50 € per day 

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HOTELS
Hôtel Le Régent     
8.5
Villers-Cotterêts
This charming hotel situated in a former post coach station welcomes you in the heart of the Picardy, area near a large forest and many historic sites like castles, abbeys and churches....
Located 8.8 km from La Ferté-MilonRoom from 72 €
Bonanite     
7.7
Villers-Cotterêts
The Bonanite hotel is located in Villers Cotterêts, a 45-minute drive from Paris and Charles-de-Gaulle Paris Airport. Guestrooms have a private bathroom, TV and free Wi-Fi. This family...
Located 9.8 km from La Ferté-MilonRoom from 48 €
Maison d'Hôtes Ferme d'Issonges    
8.3
Marigny-en-Orxois
Located halfway between Paris and Reims, this former farmhouse provides B&B accommodation with free Wi-Fi. It also offers a children’s playground, horse riding, a jacuzzi and massages....
Located 16.5 km from La Ferté-MilonRoom from 50 €

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