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Le cimetière de la Désolation à Guise. Ce cimetière contient les sépultures des soldats de différentes religions, tombés lors de la contre offensive du 29 août 1914, mais également en mai 1940 lors de la bataille de France. The cemetery Desolation Guise. This cemetery contains the graves of soldiers of different religions, who fell during the offensive against the August 29, 1914, but in May 1940 during the Battle of France.
This building is indexed in the Base Mérimée, a database of architectural heritage maintained by the French Ministry of Culture, under the reference PA00115695 .
Le premier seigneur de Guise dont on connaît le nom, Wauthier, figure au bas d'une charte signée en 1058. Charte accordée par Henri Ier roi de France, dans laquelle ce prince déclare donner plusieurs menses et villas en faveur du monastère de Hanson. Après les seings du roi, de son fils et de la reine, viennent ceux de prélats, de chevaliers et de seigneurs parmi lesquels on distingue le nom de Wauthier de Guise (signum Walteri de Guisiâ). Le successeur probable de Wauthier, est Godefroy de Guise (Godfridus de Gusgiâ). Il épousa Ada de Roucy. Elle était la cinquième fille de Hilduin comte de Roucy. Hilduin avait eu deux fils et sept filles. La prem!ère épousa le roi d'Aragon, la seconde le comte du Perche, la troisième le comte de Clermont, la quatrième le comte de Rainel, la sixième le comte de Wark, la septième le prince de Bourgogne. On rapporte que Foucon le prince de Bourgogne avait forcé Hilduin à consentir à cette union, en le faisant prisonnier avec l'évêque de Laon, lors d'un voyage à Rome. On s'accorde généralement à attribuer la construction du Château de Guise à Godefroy. L'abbé Pécheur dans son ouvrage (Histoire de la ville de Guise et de ses environs - 1851) précise que "Elevé, à grands frais, sur un roc escarpé et inaccessible, ce manoir avec sa couronne de tours crénelés, son haut donjon, devait avoir un aspect à la fois redoutable et pittoresque. La grosse tour était le signe de la puissance féodale. La grosse tour de Guise existe encore. The first lord of Guise whose name Wauthier is known, at the bottom of a charter signed in 1058. Charter granted by King Henry I of France, in which the prince said to menses and several villas in favor of the monastery of Hanson. After seings the king, his son and the queen are those of bishops, knights and lords, among which stands out the name Wauthier de Guise (signum walteri of Guisiâ). The likely successor Wauthier is Godefroy de Guise (Godfridus of Gusgiâ). He married Ada de Roucy. She was the fifth daughter of Hilduin Count of Roucy. Hilduin had two son and seven daughters. The prem! Era married the King of Aragon, the second Count of Perche, the third Earl of Clermont, the fourth Earl of Rainel, the sixth Earl of Wark, the seventh prince of Burgundy. It is reported that Foucon Prince of Burgundy had Hilduin forced to consent to the union, taking him prisoner, with the Bishop of Laon, on a trip to Rome. It is generally attributed to the construction of the Château de Guise Godefroy. Father Fisherman in his book (History of the town of Guise and its surroundings - 1851) states that "Built at great expense, on a steep and inaccessible rock, this manor with its crenellated towers crown his high tower, should have a look that is both dangerous and picturesque. The great tower was a sign of feudal power. The great tower of Guise yet exist.
The farm Courcelles, in the countryside and Guise!

The farm Courcelles, in the countryside and Guise!

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Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Guise. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Familistère de Guise and Guise Castle ...
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Phenomenal experience!
Our stay was lovely. Mme Lefebure was an exceptional host. Very welcoming and accommodating, and gave us lots of information about the area, including maps and restaurant suggestions. Her English was very good, and she was kind and forgiving of my broken French. The Gite is better than pictured. ...

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Maison de Guise, pets welcome

Maison de Guise, pets welcome

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Stay at this holiday home in Guise. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Guise Castle and Familistère de Guise are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Très jolie maison au calme.

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Maison de Guise, pets welcome
B&B HOTEL Saint-Quentin

B&B HOTEL Saint-Quentin

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ZAC de la Vallée Saint-Quentin
The price is £43 per night from 24 Apr to 25 Apr
£43
24 Apr - 25 Apr
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Stay at this hotel in Saint-Quentin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Royal Kids Saint Quentin and Musée Antoine ...
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Clean and decent bedding for our one night stop over

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The farm Courcelles, in the countryside and Guise!

The farm Courcelles, in the countryside and Guise!

Guise Nord-Pas-De-Calais-Picardie
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Guise. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Familistère de Guise and Guise Castle ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Phenomenal experience!
Our stay was lovely. Mme Lefebure was an exceptional host. Very welcoming and accommodating, and gave us lots of information about the area, including maps and restaurant suggestions. Her English was very good, and she was kind and forgiving of my broken French. The Gite is better than pictured. ...

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2025

The farm Courcelles, in the countryside and Guise!
Maison de Guise, pets welcome

Maison de Guise, pets welcome

Guise Aisne
Stay at this holiday home in Guise. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Guise Castle and Familistère de Guise are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Très jolie maison au calme.

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Maison de Guise, pets welcome
The Original, in the countryside and at Guise!

The Original, in the countryside and at Guise!

Guise Nord-Pas-De-Calais-Picardie
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Guise. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Familistère de Guise and Guise ...
10/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
We had a wonderful, relaxing stay in this delightful gîte. The interior is beautifully designed and thoughtfully arranged. The kitchen is well equipped and the beds are comfortable. The location is excellent. The rural surroundings are peaceful and the gîte is only a mile from Guise, which has supermarkets, ...

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The Original, in the countryside and at Guise!
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Familistère de Guise

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You can learn about the history of Guise with a stop at Familistère de Guise. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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