SHELTERS ALONG THE N. 31 BETWEEN PERNANT AND SOISSONS.
Behind is the Aisne Valley.
cross the railway (level-crossing), then turn to the left towards the Church. The ancient turreted Castle, which now serves as Town-Hall and School, is above the church, on the right.)
Retracing his steps for a short distance, the tourist should take I. C. 44 on the left, which leads up to the plateau. Fierce fighting took place here, as attest the wire entanglements, trenches, etc. On reaching N. 2, turn into it on the left. The run down from here to Soissons is very fine. Enter Soissons by the Rue du Faubourg St. Christophe.
MERCIN CHURCH IN RUINS.