The Essentials of Oise and Val d'Oise

Royaumont
Dive into the heart of 800 years of history in this jewel of Gothic art.

30km from Paris, in the northern Val d'Oise region, discover Royaumont, a royal Cistercian abbey to visit with friends or family, for €10. Royaumont Abbey and its bookstore-gift shop are open year-round, and the bar is open every weekend, public holidays, and school vacations. This jewel of Gothic art, whose buildings are arranged around a delightful cloister, houses the most beautiful monks' refectory in the Île-de-France region.


Chantilly castle
Experience a day like a prince at the Château de Chantilly

Discover the Château de Chantilly with a discount on your tickets. Access the Château, the grounds, and the Great Stables. Admire the second largest collection of old master paintings, with masterpieces by Raphael and Botticelli. Stroll through André le Nôtre's gardens and explore the Great Stables with the Living Museum of the Horse.


Compiegne Castle
Live the imperial experience!

A residence designed by Louis XV, the residence of Napoleon I, and the setting for the imperial series under Napoleon III: the Château de Compiègne takes you into the history of France through the main door.
A center of court life and power, this monument combines classical elegance and imperial grandeur. It offers a tour of its furnished apartments, as well as three museums showcasing its rich historical and artistic heritage, and its exceptional collection of horse-drawn carriages and automobiles.
Its twenty-hectare wooded park, labeled “Remarkable Garden”, will offer you walks and relaxation.


Pierrefonds Castle
When the 19th century reinvented the Middle Ages.

Near Compiègne, discover the Pierrefonds fortified castle, dismantled in the 17th century and reinvented in the 19th century by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, commissioned by Napoleon III. This extraordinary reinterpretation of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance can be visited year-round with family or friends. In addition to his restoration work, the architect created an architectural universe, rich interior decorations, and pieces of furniture, whose forms herald Art Nouveau.



Domain of Chaalis
Of stones, art and roses.

40 km from Paris, come and discover the Chaalis estate, its "Jacquemart-André Museum," its chapel and Renaissance frescoes, its park and its rose garden, classified as a "Remarkable Garden." This complex, rich in nine centuries of history, nestled in the heart of the Ermenonville forest, is a destination of choice for lovers of culture and nature.


National Museum of the Renaissance - Château d'Écouen
Step back in time and discover the National Renaissance Museum at the Château d'Écouen!

A major monument of French Renaissance architecture, the Château d'Écouen is located in a walled estate surrounded by a forest, just 20 minutes from Paris by train.
Since 1977, the castle has housed the National Renaissance Museum.
It maintains a permanent dialogue between its collections, essentially decorative art, and the castle, evoking the furnishings of a large residence and recounting the civilization of the European Renaissance.


Sherwood Park
Experience unforgettable adventure at France's largest adventure park, just 30 kilometers from Paris!

Immerse yourself in the heart of a 15-hectare forest for a unique experience surrounded by nature. At Sherwood Park, children and adults, ages 3 and up, can share unforgettable moments with family and friends.


The Sand Sea
In its exceptional natural setting, the Mer de Sable has been delighting young and old for over 60 years!

Located just a few kilometers north of Paris, Mer de Sable is France's first theme park, created in 1963 by Jean Richard, alias Commissioner Maigret in the TV series of the same name. With its sand dune, family-friendly attractions, and equestrian shows, Mer de Sable offers all kinds of adventurers an immersion in the heart of the Wild West.


Parc Asterix
A potion tested and approved for over 30 years!

Parc Astérix, located in Plailly in the Oise department, about 35 kilometers north of Paris, is one of the largest themed amusement parks in France, inspired by the famous comic strip "Asterix the Gaul" created by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. Opened in 1989, the park offers an immersion into the world of the indomitable Gauls with various attractions, shows, and historical reenactments.