Fère-en-Tardenois showcases its history at prominent sites: the Château de Fère-en-Tardenois is a former fortified castle whose construction began in the early 13th century. A bridge with five arches in the ancient style, commissioned by Anne de Montmorency in 1533, has been preserved. The château is to remain freely accessible to the public.
Those planning a stay in Fère-en-Tardenois may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture
The Ancienne Halle aux grains was classified as a historic monument on 19 April 1921. The Église Sainte-Macre houses a large organ built by the organ maker Georg Westenfelder and installed in 1990. The Chapelle de Villemoyenne in the municipality of Fère-en-Tardenois is also classified as «Patrimoine religieux de France».
Camille Claudel was born in Fère-en-Tardenois on 8 December 1864. At the corner of Place des Déportés and Rue Etienne Moreau-Nélaton, there is a plaque featuring a reproduction of her birth certificate.
Nature
The Parc des Bruyères in Fère-en-Tardenois (Aisne) is located in a small wooded massif encompassing the acidic heathlands of Fère and the Bois de Saponay. The most important natural habitats include wet forests along the Ru de la Pelle, wet heathlands, aquatic vegetation along the edge of the pond, dry forests on sand, common heather areas and open sandy areas.
There are information boards at the two entrances to the Parc des Bruyères. Along the marked paths, there are seven thematic information boards and four mobile educational elements.
History
At the site of the Mémorial de la croix rouge, the 42nd US Division, the Rainbow Division, defeated strong German defensive positions on 26 July 1918. The Mémorial de la croix rouge includes a bronze statue by James Butler, a British artist and member of the Royal Academy of Arts in London.
Geographical Location
In the immediate vicinity of Fère-en-Tardenois are the Maison de Camille et Paul Claudel museum and the historic site of Abbaye du Val-Chrétien. The Abbaye de Coincy monastery is located in the surrounding area. Further away in the wider regional area around Fère-en-Tardenois is Ecuiry Castle.
