"Time will not tarnish the glory of their deeds" General John Pershing.
Discover the history of this Memorial which celebrates the memory of the American volunteer pilots who gave their lives during the First World War, under French uniform, before the United States entered the war. Indeed, the Escadrille La Fayette was created on April 20, 1916, a year before the U.S. Congress declared war on April 6, 1917.
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5 min
At the end of a forest path, you will discover this memorial located on the heights of Versailles. It was erected as a tribute to the American army that fought in the First World War and to the army of the American War of Independence. 2 great men face each other : General Pershing and General Lafayette.
15 min
Before looking at the Chateau de Versailles, created by Louis XIV, close your eyes. After France entered the war against Germany, thousands of soldiers, horses and equipment were gathered in Versailles before leaving for the front.
5 min
A luxury hotel, at the entrance of the park of the Chateau de Versailles. One of its stories? Georges Clemenceau will dictate the conditions of the Treaty of Versailles, which will be signed a few days later at the Château de Versailles.
30 min
You will discover near the town hall, the war memorial, but also other places like the hotel that housed the Germans before the signing of the " Traité de Versailles "
After the visit of the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial, you will have a refreshment break in this exceptional setting.
