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The glass factory of Charles-Fontaine is an industrial monument located in Saint-Gobain, in the department of Aisne, in the Hauts-de-France region. This site, built in the 17th century, bears witness to the historical importance of glass production in this region. Its architecture and organisation reflect the craft and industrial techniques of the time, marked by specialized local production.

Classified as historical monuments in 1928, glassware illustrates the technical and economic heritage of pre-industrial France. At that time, glassware played a central role in local communities, providing essential jobs and products such as glass for windows, containers or everyday objects. Their presence also helped to structure regional trade, while depending on local natural resources, such as sand or wood for furnaces.

Today, the site is managed by an association and retains a recognized heritage value. Although the information on its current accessibility (visits, events) is not detailed in the sources, its inscription to the heritage underlines its importance in French industrial history. The precise location, noted as "very satisfactory" (level 8/10), allows to identify the site as a place anchored in the territory of Saint-Gobain, near the road of Charlefontaine.

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