Château-Thierry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Château-Thierry
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| Country | France | |
| Region | Hauts-de-France | |
| Department | Aisne | |
| Arrondissement | Château-Thierry | |
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16.49 km2 (6.37 sq mi) | |
| Population
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14,329 | |
| • Density | 868.95/km2 (2,250.6/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) | |
| INSEE/Postal code |
02168 /02400
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| Elevation | 59–222 m (194–728 ft) (avg. 63 m or 207 ft) |
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| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | ||
Château-Thierry is a town in northern France. It is located in the Aisne department, which is part of the Picardy region. The town sits right on the Marne River.
Château-Thierry is famous for two important battles. One happened in 1814 during the Napoleonic Wars, where France fought against Prussia. The other was in World War I in 1918, when the United States and Germany clashed here.
During World War I, a special platform for a huge German cannon called the Paris Gun was found near the castle. The cannon itself was likely moved before it could be discovered.
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Exploring Château-Thierry
Château-Thierry is about 56 miles (90 kilometers) away from Paris, the capital city of France. It is built along the Marne River, which flows through the town.
What to See in Château-Thierry
There are many interesting places to visit in Château-Thierry:
- The old castle walls that once protected the town.
- The Saint-Crépin church, which was built in the 15th century.
- The Balhan tower, another historic part of the town's defenses.
- The beautiful Marne River itself.
- The Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial, a place to remember American soldiers who fought in World War I. It is just south of a village called Belleau.
- The Chateau-Thierry American Monument, a large monument that looks over the town.
- Many Champagne vineyards, where grapes for the famous sparkling wine are grown.
- Several other historic churches.
Towns We Are Friends With
Château-Thierry has special partnerships with other towns around the world. These are called "twin towns":
- Pößneck, Germany (since 1989)
- Aliartos, Greece
- Unterlüß, Germany
- Cisnădie, Romania
- Kinyami, Rwanda
- Mosbach, Germany (since 1974)
- Grybów, Poland
- Ambohitrolomahitsy, Madagascar
Images for kids
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A postcard from World War I showing where the Paris Gun was set up.
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The battlefield of Chateau-Thierry in 1920.
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