Take the road to the right, to Courmont, crossing the Ourcq River. There are some American graves at the fork before entering Courmont. In front of the ruined church, turn to the left.
Before leaving the village, turn again to the left, then at the fork, 500 yards beyond the village, take the road on the right to Charmel. The road passes through a wood, cut to pieces by the shells. German artillery was installed there. At the other side is the road which leads to the Castle of Charmel, about 300 yards distant. The castle, which is magnificently situated, overlooks (to the North) the vast plain which spreads out between the extreme points of the Forests of Fère and Ris and (to the South) the valley of the Marne.
THIS WAS THE VILLAGE CHURCH AT COURMONT.