Blérancourt, musée national de la Coopération franco-américaine
In 1917, Anne Morgan, daughter of the American banker, John Pierpont Morgan, took up residence in the remains of the Chateau de Blérancourt to bring aid to the populations affected by the war. She created the American Committee for the devastated regions, whose mission was to support war victims. After the war, this organization actively participated in the reconstruction of the Picardy region, assisting in various fields: health, education and housing. In 1924, she founded the Franco-American Historical Museum on the grounds of the 17th century Château de Blérancourt. In 1931 the museum became the National Museum of Franco-American Cooperation. It houses a unique collection of historical and artistic souvenirs and documents relating to Franco-American cooperation from the American War of Independence (1776-1783) until today. It also houses a collection of American art from the 19th and 20th centuries. In addition, the Museum is known for the "Gardens of the New World" designed by landscape gardeners and opened in 1986. The three gardens are planted with trees and plants from America.
