chateau-thierry monument

This is a large monument to the US Forces that fought in the region in WWI. If you are in the town, you can see this monument up on the hill. If you are visiting the cemetery in Belleau Wood, this is nearby and you should go ahead and make a stop here. It is a nice monument. We stumbled into a sign for the monument while trying to find the highway after leaving Belleau Wood.

Much less than other memorials that we visited. Only reason to visit would be honoring the WW1 Americans who died in the country's service

This monument stands out way above the town so its a must for a visit. At the moment its half covered in scaffolding which was a shame. A map tells the story and of the sad loss of life.

If you come into Chateau Thierry from the east you can see this monument on the hill dwarfing the town. Monument built by the Americans after World War 1 is most impressive from afar and up close. We only spent about 20 minutes or so at the site as there is 'only' the monument along with some grassed grounds. Having said that it is well worth a visit if you are anywhere nearby.

Another lovely American monument with wonderful view over the town - presently under repair and scaffolded on one side so cant get full effect., One has to wonder why the American build such wonderful cemeteries and chapels - then build separate monuments as well? But lovely all the same!

The drive from Paris to Chateau-Thierry is a beautiful, wooded trip. The actual memorial and monument were great and the walk in the nearby woods were great.

Impressive monument with view of the valley and the Marne where such important fighting took place. Immaculately maintained. Found by accident - didn't know it existed until we visited Chateau Thierry site of grandfather's war experience. We were the only visitors there. Viewing Marne river, lunch in village and WWI era buildings on the square made this a memorable stop. Can drive up from village to memorial easily. Wondered at contrast with crowds at WWII cemetery in Normandy vs. isolation here.

Quite a spot, with a wonderful view of Chateau-Thierry and the Marne River. Of course, if you're looking at it from the other direction, I gather, the reviews get a bit mixed. The locals refer to it as the "radiator." Walk up into the woods behind the memorial and you will find the remains of trenches.

We visited with an ex-US Marine so this visit was doubly interesting. The memorial dominates the landscape and can be seen on the hillside from miles around. When we visited there were gardeners there and it looked immaculate. We went to the town of Chateau Thierry first and one elderly gentleman spoke very animatedly to our very obviously American son in law. Sadly he couldn't understand a word, but the gentleman shook his hand and pointed to the monument. I guess they are still grateful for what the Americans did in both World Wars, especially given the history of Chateau Thierry which was a base for US troops. The monument gives an amazing view of the town and surrounding countryside. It is very American, very big and very imposing. It is close to the cemetery at Bellau Wood and can be visited in the same day.

There, nestled in the hills above Chateau Thierry is this amazing memorial no American knows about. Tall, imposing and beautiful it sits there memorializing the men, and women, of the United States military who came to France to fight "the war to end all wars". The monument survived WW2 and stands today as a reminder of our involvement in the First World War, a war which will celebrate it's 100th anniversary next year. The young men and women buried in the French soil from that war have been there 95 years, yet very few Americans remember thier sacrifice. This monument is a beautiful tribute to those who fought and died and is worth your time.

I visited this on a beautiful clear, sunny day in June and the views are wonderful. The monument is a typically American memorial.The World War I Chateau-Thierry American Monument is located on a hill two miles west of Chateau-Thierry, France. It commands a wide view of the valley of the Marne River. It is about 54 miles east of Paris, four and a half miles southeast of our Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial, and 17 miles southwest of our Oise-Aisne American Cemetery and Memorial. It commemorates the achievements of the American forces that fought in this region in World War I. At the nearby cemeteries rest those Americans who gave their lives in the service of their country. Two stone pylons mark the entrance from Highway N-3 running from Paris to Chateau-Thierry. The monument consists of an impressive double colonnade rising above a long terrace. On its west facade are heroic sculptured figures representing the United States and France. On its east facade is a map showing American military operations in this region and an orientation table pointing out the significant battle sites. Look out for damage on the memorial from fighting during the Second World War

After spending an hour at the Marine cemetery at Belleau Wood,we drove a short distance to see the monument the American government built after the end of WW I to honor the French and American soldiers who fought in and around Chateau-Thierry in the spring and summer of 1918, stopping the German advance on Paris. I did not know about this monument until we pulled into the empty parking lot on a lovely, cool spring morning, May 25, 2013. The view from the monument overlooking the valley, with the town of Chateau-Thievery far below is impressive. The monument is classical, beautiful, and moving. As Americans, we can be proud of the way this monument recognizes the contributions of both the American and French soldiers who fought and died in this beautiful part of norther France. I think Belleau is more moving because it is a cemetery honoring the dead Marines who fought and died in June of 1918, but the monument is just as impressive in the way it remembers the sacrifices that were made to protect freedom.

What a great tribute to the Doughboys of 1918. Impressive, but also somewhat sad. It appeared neglected and it was obvious that not many Americans visit this memorial to a forgotten war. Go there.

If you're in the area this is well worth a visit - half an hour is probably adequate. The stonework is most impressive and the setting spectacular

On this trip, I was searching for some sign that my Great Uncle Michael Kokoska had come this way with the 32nd Division during The Great War. We knew he was killed in the trenches in Manspach in the Alsace region of France in 1918. I found what I was looking for on the walls of the Chateau-Thierry Monument with the 32nd insignia engraved there.The Monument itself is a double colonnade sitting atop a terrace. The figures sculpted on the front of the Monument represent the United States and France. Around the back of the Monument are engraved the names of the units that fought in the area, as well as a battle map and orientation table. This is where I found Uncle Mike's Division listed.As with most WWI Cemeteries, Memorials and Monuments, they are difficult to locate. I suggest doing some research online at the American Battle Monuments Commission website: www.abmc.gov. There you will find general directions and GPS coordinates, as well as photos and information about each site.