Chantilly _ Château de Chantilly © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Vincent Colin

Oise Department

Relax in a royal and elegant setting

The Oise – less than 30 miles (45 kilometres) north of Paris – is ideal for family breaks, romantic weekends or energetic holidays with friends. From chateaux to cathedrals, and from forests and amusement parks to places steeped in royal history and remembrance, it’s where nature and exceptional heritage combine.

©Northern France, Hauts De France, Somme|Jean-Luc Verbrugghe

Oise Department’s 8 essentials

● Stroll among France’s rich history in the Chateau de Chantilly
● Visit the fairy-tale castles in Pierrefonds and Compiègne
● Take a walk in historic cities such as Senlis, Chantilly, Compiègne or Beauvais
● Perfect your swing in one of the 11 golf courses in and around Chantilly
● Smell the scent of roses in Gerberoy, one of the most beautiful villages of France
● Enjoy the thrill of the ride at Parc Asterix
● Get back to nature in the tall trees of Forêt de Compiègne
● Delight the taste buds with delicious Chantilly cream

Northern France _ Compiègne _ Forest © CRTC Hauts-de-France -Comdesimages.com

Northern France _ Chantilly _ Chateau © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Philippe Frutier

Northern France _ Pierrefonds _ Chateau © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Vincent ColinC Hauts-de-France - Vincent Colin

Northern France _ Senlis © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Xavier Renoux

Northern France _ Chantilly _ Whipped cream © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Vincent Colin

Northern France _ Compiegne _ Chateau © CRTC Hauts-de-France - AS Flament

Northern France_ Archery target© Pexels -Mikhail Nilov

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A return to nature on the doorstep of Paris

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Green moments

Take a break in lush green countryside far from the stresses and strains of daily life. Wander among the tall beech and oak trees of the Compiègne forest, the third largest forest area in France. Walkers will discover oak planted during the 13th century reign of King Louis IX, who is also known in France as Saint Louis after becoming the only French monarch to be canonised by the Catholic Church. Meet the deer and squirrels that call the forest home, explore walking trails or cycle on one of seven dedicated bike paths.

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Plailly_Parc Astérix © CRTC Hauts-de-France - Vincent Colin

Thrills and emotions

For a change of scenery that will excite the whole family, intrepid Gauls await you and your little ones at the Asterix amusement park. Or why not head to one of the region’s other big-name parks? Try La Mer de Sable and its Wild West theme or get the adrenaline pumping on the rides and rollercoasters of Parc Saint Paul. For something quieter, Domaine de Chantilly and its gardens ensure complete peace and tranquillity for anyone wanting to walk among sites with a remarkable heritage. If you’re looking for a fairy tale setting, you can’t beat the châteaux of Compiègne or Pierrefonds. Searching for even more authenticity? Wander around the villages nestled in and around the Compiègne forest.

Parc Asterix

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