Top Things to do in Oise
Top Hotels in Oise
- 1. Hyatt Regency Chantilly
- 2. Tiara Chateau Hotel Mont Royal Chantilly
- 3. Best Western Plus Hotel Escapade Senlis
- 4. Hyatt Regency Chantilly
- 5. Campanile Senlis
- 6. Best Western Plus Hotel Du Parc
- 7. Aiden by Best Western T'Aim Hotel
- 8. Chateau de Montvillargenne
- 9. Kyriad Beauvais Sud
- 10. B&B Hotel Compiegne
What to do and see in Oise, Hauts-de-France: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Oise, France including Le Cachot, Chateau de Chantilly, Foret de Compiegne, Chateau de Pierrefonds, Cathedrale Saint-Pierre, Foret d'Ermenonville, Parc Asterix, Memorial de l'Armistice, Theatre de Poseidon, Parc Rousseau.
Restaurants in Oise
1. Le Cachot
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 303 reviews
Reviewed By emgarb - North Carolina, United States
In this interesting and eclectic shop tucked away in a fascinating historical French town, the owner was fixing up the basement of his store over a period of several years. He made some fascinating discoveries and he tells you the story during the tour. He speaks simply and slowly and if you have a basic knowledge of French you can follow him - if not there are almost always bilingual tourists with you who translate as he speaks. If you want an unusual and long to be remembered experience, stop by Le Cachot!
2. Chateau de Chantilly
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,158 reviews
Le Domaine de Chantilly s'etend sur 7 800 hectares au sein de l'une des plus grandes forets des environs de Paris. Il est compose du chateau et de son musee Conde, du parc et de ses jardins, des grandes ecuries et de leur musee du cheval. Constitue depuis le Moyen-Age par les differents proprietaires (Anne de Montmorency, les Bourbon-Conde dont le Grand Conde, cousin de Louis XIV, Henri d'Orleans, duc d'Aumale), cet ensemble represente donc un patrimoine aux facettes multiples et le plus grand exemple en France d'un domaine princier. Le chateau abrite le Musee Conde, lequel est constitue des appartements princiers, d'une collection exceptionnelle de peintures - plus de 800 chefs d'oeuvres d'artistes tels que Botticelli, Raphael, Poussin, Delacroix - qui en fait le premier musee de peintures anciennes (avant 1850) en France apres le musee du Louvre et d'une bibliotheque et d'archives qui conservent plus de 13 000 ouvrages dont le manuscrit le plus precieux au monde : "Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry". Le parc offre quant a lui un panorama grandiose de l'art du jardin occidental : jardin a la francaise dessine par Le Notre au XVIIe siecle, le Hameau qui inspira Marie-Antoinette, le jardin anglo-chinois du XVIIIe siecle, et le jardin anglais du XIXe siecle.
Reviewed By BigEdo
A short rail trip from Pairs, Chantilly offers so much but doesn't suffer from the crowds at the more famous attractions. The Chateau is stunning. The excellent free audio guide offers a fantastic tour allowing a deep insight into life in the Chateau and an appreciation of the exceptional art collection. The Psyche windows are amazing. The gardens are huge and offer something for everyone. Take your time and soak them up. Finally, the stables are breathtaking and highlight the opulence of the time.
3. Foret de Compiegne
4. Chateau de Pierrefonds
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,644 reviews
Dating back to the 15th century, the Chateau de Pierrefonds was comprehensively restored and altered by architect Viollet-le-Duc in the 19th century to transform it into an imperial residence for Napoleon III. The chateaux often seems to have been specially built for a swashbuckling film with its richly varied painted and sculpted decors, its defensive system and drawbridge, walkways and drop-boxes, not to forget the two reconstructions of medieval siege engines. Open: > 2nd May to 4th September: from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. > 5th September to 30th April: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Last admission 45 minutes before closing time. Closed: > Mondays from 5th September to 30th April. > 1st January, 1st May and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 7,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups.
Reviewed By Bozeman-Dublin - Trim, Ireland
The most magnificent castle perched atop a hill overlooking the beautiful town and lake of Pierrefonds. It really is like something out of a fairy tale. No wonder there are stories about it inspiring the castle in the Disney logo. Whether that's true or not I don't know, no matter, it just has to be seen - and enjoyed - to be believed. It's more impressive from the town below than inside. It's worth a tour of course, don't get me wrong, and certainly worth the short but steep walk up from the town to see it. But the best view is from below, it is just awe inspiring.
5. Cathedrale Saint-Pierre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 886 reviews
Reviewed By 305carab - San Antonio, United States
The cathedral is a gorgeous example of beautiful gothic architecture...the stain glass alone makes the cathedral worth a visit. Make sure to do a lap around the outside of the cathedral as well, there’s some really neat old timey buildings and homes around the backside! It looks like the cathedral is undergoing some renovations on the inside and along the outside a bit as well, so just a heads up on that. But definitely recommend.
6. Foret d'Ermenonville
7. Parc Asterix
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 8,229 reviews
Child-friendly theme park based on the cartoon character Asterix the Gaul, who explores French history with humor.
Reviewed By Paris-Texane - Paris, France
Great amusement to spend the day in. Many world-class thrill rides (I recommend the 5-loop Goudurix) and plenty of small rides for very young children also. There is literally something for everyone. The park itself is a pleasure to walk around in, lots of trees and greenery. The entrance fee is quite reasonable (much cheaper than Disney), so definitely consider tacking on a Pass Rapidus to avoid the lines at each ride. Lastly, there are fewer crowds than at Disney, so it's a real pleasure ! A really great alternative to Disney. Plus you can even picnic inside the park.
8. Memorial de l'Armistice
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 554 reviews
This clearing marks the site of the drawing up of the armistice agreement with the defeated Germans in 1918.
Reviewed By GeorgeN1744 - The Hague, The Netherlands
This is a very interesting memorial. One can see statues, displays about the two World Wars and a railway carriage identical to where the surrenders of 1918 and 1940 were signed. Inside this the seating of each of the delegates and participants is shown.
9. Theatre de Poseidon
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 300 reviews
Reviewed By TimH234 - Gresford, United Kingdom
We all enjoyed the Dolphin show despite the commentary being all in French. It didn't distract from the spectacle, and added to the experience of being in a foreign country. It's technically free to watch as you have already paid to enter the park, and it's a great excuse for a sit down for 20 minutes.
10. Parc Rousseau
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 55 reviews
Emblematic garden of the Enlightenment, Parc Rousseau is intimately linked to landscape painting. During the walk, it reveals a succession of frames in a nature celebrated as wild. Its famous host, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, spent the last weeks of his existence before being inhume on the Isle of Poplars. Thereon it became a pilgrimage destination and many of its patterns have been mimicked.
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