GLAND VILLAGE IN RUINS.
The Church is in the background.
Mont-St.-Père.—In the village, at the fork of G. C. 4 (on the right, leading to Epieds) and G. C. 3 (leading to Château-Thierry), take the former for about 200 yards to a road on the left, which leads to the top of the hill, where stand the ruins of the church (photo p. 126) and castle. Leaving the car, which should return to the Château-Thierry road and wait at the exit of Mont-St.-Père, at the point where the lane from the Church of Mont-St.-Père rejoins the road to Château-Thierry, the tourist should go on foot to the church and castle.
On September 3, 1914, a French infantry regiment, retreating southwards, found Mont-St.-Père occupied by the Germans. Forcing their way through at the point of the bayonet, they crossed the Marne, and after destroying the bridge, continued their retreat.
After admiring the view, the tourist should descend the hill on the side opposite; on reaching the Château-Thierry road he will find his car waiting for him.
On the hillside to the right, on leaving Mont-St.-Père, there is an American cemetery (photo, p. 126).
The road continues to follow the Marne. Pass through Gland, leaving the church on the left. Brasles is reached soon afterwards. The church is on the right.