Oulchy-le-Château is a commune in the

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in northern France.

Geography

The town is located about from Paris, between Soissons to the north and Château-Thierry to the south. It is directly accessible by highway.

Towns, villages and localities

*''Cugny-lès-Crouttes'', located to the east

History

On the night of 2/3 March 1814, the area was taken by imperial troops commanded by Captain Parquin. In 1976, the commune of Cugny-lès-Crouttes was absorbed.

Population

Sights

* War memorial, on which 41 names are inscribed * War memorial of Cugny-lès-Crouttes, on which 5 names are inscribed *Monument in memory of Captain Parquin *Many public baths *''The Ghosts of Landowski'' - 1919-1935 by Paul Landowski. This group consists of 7 stone soldiers, high, each reflecting a weapon and erected on Chalmont hillSatellite view of the Ghosts on Google Maps
/ref> at the site of the Second battle of the Marne.

Personalities

* Gérard Titus-Carmel, painter and poet, lived and worked in the commune for more than thirty years

Economics and sports

The village contains a bakery, supermarket, butcher shops, pharmacy, doctor, nightclub, police, garage and gasoline. The town contains a football stadium and two tennis courts.

References

Communes of Aisne {{Soissons-geo-stub