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  2. Largest of France’s neoclassical chateaux, Compiègne is a must-see of the Hauts de France region, ranking with the Château de Versailles and the Château de Fontainebleau as one of the three most important Royal and Imperial residences in France. So allow plenty of time to discover its four very different collections.

  3. 4 good reasons to visit. Reason n°1. Nearby, only 2 and a half hours drive from Calais. Reason n°2. Magical, with its castle restored by Viollet-le-Duc. Reason n°3. Breathe in the fresh air of the Compiègne forest. Reason n°4. A film set, for the BBC series Merlin and Luc Besson’s The Story of Joan of Arc.

  4. A day out offers history, shopping, good food and literary links. For some, Amiens is a name on the map midway between the Channel ports and Paris. For others, it’s the first stop in ‘real’ France away from the day-tripper reputation of the far northern towns.

  5. Compiègne is a key monument for all First and Second Empire enthusiasts. Its remarkable setting in the heart of the Oise valley, on the edge of a vast forest renowned for its hunting, is the explaination as to why it held a special place in the hearts of all the kings of France.

  6. Dec 1, 2022 · Today, the Compiègne National Forest is the third-largest deciduous forest, only after Orléans and Fontainebleau. One of the best places to visit in Hauts-de-France for nature lovers, it consists of 41% beech, 27% oak, 9% charms, and 7% pine, and it is crossed by 900 kilometers of geometric paths.

  7. Office de Tourisme de Compiègne. 17 reviews. #13 of 25 things to do in Compiegne City. Visitor Centers. Closed now. 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM, 1:45 PM - 5:15 PM. Write a review. About. Duration: < 1 hour.

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