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French-American Museum

French-American Museum, Blérancourt

 freya_heaven Says:  The museum with in the grounds of the chateau is to comemmorate the French-American co-operation in the American War of Independence through history to the Second World War, opened in 1931. Unfortunately the museum was closed we we were here, but I did manage to look through... 

Hotel du Ville et Marche

Hotel du Ville et Marche, Blérancourt

 freya_heaven Says:  As it is in most French towns the town hall is in the centre. This one was quite unusual as it has an open area underneath for the market. Along with the French-American theme of the village you can can see the flag of both nations on the front of the town hall.The Mayor in... 

Village Green

Village Green, Blérancourt

 freya_heaven Says:  The village green is lined with trees, later in the afternoon it started to come alive again with people, youths on bikes, old men setting the world to rights on the benches, playing boules etc. The statue at the other end of the green is of a little mermaid boy weeing! 

Jardin du Nouveau Monde

Jardin du Nouveau Monde, Blérancourt

 freya_heaven Says:  The Jardin du Nouveau Monde (Gardens of the New World) are two beautiful walled gardens within the old kitchen gardens of Blerancourt Chateau. We vsited in September, so although not in full bloom, still very pretty with lots of butterflies enjoying the flowers.Entrance to... 

Gardens of the New World

Gardens of the New World, Blérancourt

 freya_heaven Says:  Running along side the idea of the French American Museum, All the plants in the Jardin du Nouveau Monde are from the American continent. One Garden is planted with summer flowers, designed by Madison Cox in 1989. The other Garden is designed for an Indian Summer Autumn, by... 

George Washington

George Washington, Blérancourt

 freya_heaven Says:  It was quite a surprise to come across a statue of George Washington in the grounds of a French Chateau! Made in 1785, again to commemorate the French - American relationship.In 1917 the daughter of a wealthy American, Ann Morgan, rounded up other American women in the area... 

External Gate

External Gate, Blérancourt

 freya_heaven Says:  This is the external gate, which would have been the main entrance to the statue. Just inside here is the shop and information office. there is plenty of free shaded parking on the outside of the walls.It is free entrance to the gardens and chateau grounds. 

Blerancourt Chateau

Blerancourt Chateau, Blérancourt

 freya_heaven Says:  All that remains of the Blerancourt Chateau built in 1612 are two "Houses of Angles" and the "Monumental Door" plus the external entrance and grounds. The chateau was very badly damaged during the French Revolution. 

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Le Griffon: Chateau Views

Le Griffon: Chateau Views, Blérancourt

 freya_heaven Says:  Hostellerie Le Griffon is a hotel (rooms start from 50 euros) and restaurant. We did not eat here, as we had already had lunch, but the menu looked great and very reasonable. The most telling factor about "le Griffon" was the amount of local pople eating there for Sunday... 

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Renovation Anyone?

Renovation Anyone?, Blérancourt

 freya_heaven Says:   This wonderful delapidated house is in the village square just behind the village hall and market place.Ideal investment opportinity, own well and pump, central location, parking, in need of modernisation (or demolition) (~_~) 

Which Way!!

Which Way!!, Blérancourt

 freya_heaven Says:   We came across the fun sign post near the carpark outside the chateau. If you enlarge the photo, I think you would agree this is not the most acurate sign post in the world!! I would love one in my garden though. (~_~) 

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