Noyon tourism and travel guide

Visit Noyon: highlights and tourist information

France This Way comment: The medieval centre of Noyon is dominated by its cathedral in the 'transition' style (between roman and gothic periods) and related monuments

Noyon is situated in the Oise department and Hauts-de-France region.

Tourist classifications for Noyon include "town of art and history".

Popular places to visit nearby include Compiegne at 22 km and Pierrefonds at 25 km. For more sites to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.

Noyon, France: places to visit and attractions

Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Noyon in Hauts-de-France.

Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!

Ourscamp abbey

Abbey at 5 km (direction west-south-west)

Ourscamp abbey is an abbey in Picardy, now in ruins and surrounded...

See Ourscamp abbey guide

Compiegne

at 22 km (direction south-west)

In Compiegne you can visit the palace, several museums, and other interesting...

See Compiegne guide

Pierrefonds

at 25 km (direction south)

In Pierrefonds village visit one of the most lovely castles in northern...

See Pierrefonds guide

Morienval abbey

Abbey at 32 km (direction south-south-west)

The Abbey of Notre-Dame at Morienval is an impressive example of Romanesque...

See Morienval abbey guide

Soissons

at 32 km (direction east-south-east), in the Aisne department

In Soissons you can explore the abbey and the cathedral before taking...

See Soissons guide

Saint-Quentin

at 36 km (direction north-east), in the Aisne department

In the central square in Saint-Quentin, the 16th century town hall is...

See Saint-Quentin guide

Peronne

at 40 km (direction north-east), in the Somme department

The town of Péronne is above all known for its impressive Museum...

See Peronne guide

Laon

at 44 km (direction east), in the Aisne department

The cathedral in Laon is an astonishing early gothic masterpiece, and the...

See Laon guide

La Ferte-Milon

at 45 km (direction south-south-east), in the Aisne department

The curious facade of a 14th century castle dominates your visit to...

See La Ferte-Milon guide

Senlis

at 51 km (direction south-west)

The ruined castle, the cathedral and the narrow cobbled streets make Senlis...

See Senlis guide

Chateau de Chantilly

Castle at 57 km (direction south-west)

The Chateau de Chantilly is an extensive castle from the 16th-19th centuries,...

See Chateau de Chantilly guide

Chantilly

at 58 km (direction south-west)

The town of Chantilly in the Oise department of Picardy is best...

See Chantilly guide

... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Oise

Map of places to visit near Noyon

Markets in and near Noyon

Market days in Noyon: weekly market: Saturday;

• Noyon: market Saturday (0km)
• Thourotte: market Thursday (14km)
• Chauny: market Friday (16km)
• Longueil-Annel: market Sunday - seasonal market only (17km)
• Ressons-sur-Matz: market Wednesday (19km)
• Ham: market Saturday (19km)
• Roye: market Friday (20km)
• Vic-sur-Aisne: market Wednesday (21km)
• Tergnier: market Thursday & Sunday (22km)
• Cuise-la-Motte: market Sunday (22km)

Hotels near Noyon

More information about Noyon, Picardy

Tourist attractions near Noyon, France

What to do at Noyon? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Noyon.

Heritage sites

• Compiène église Saint-Jacques (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (22km)

National Monuments

• Chateau Coucy (24km)
• Pierrefonds Chateau (26km)

Regional Natural Parcs

• Oise-Pays de France (54km)

Churches and religious monuments

• Eglise abbatiale de Notre Dame (Morienval) (32km)
• Eglise de Saint Martin (Gilocourt) (33km)
• Eglise de Saint Sulpice (Bethancourt-en-Valois) (34km)
• Eglise de Berzy-le-Sec (Berzy-le-sec) (35km)
• Abbaye Saint-Jean-Baptiste du Moncel (Pontpoint) (41km)
• Cathédrale Notre Dame (Senlis) (51km)
• Abbatiale Saint Nicolas (Saint-Leu-d'Esserent) (59km)

Remarkable gardens

• Parc du château de Compiègne (22km)
• Jardin du donjon de Vez (35km)
• Jardin du château de la Muette (35km)
• Parc du château de Valgenceuse (51km)
• Potager des Princes (57km)
• Jardin et parc du château de Chantilly (58km)

Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)

(see also historical French towns)

• Senlis (51km)

Sites of natural beauty

• Forêt de Laigue (14km)
• Mont Ganelon (18km)
• Forêt de Compiègne (22km)
• Réserve naturelle des Landes de Versigny (33km)
• Foret de Retz (36km)
• Réserve naturelle des Marais d'Isle (37km)
• Foret d'Halette (47km)

Towns of Art and history

• Soissons (32km)
• Saint-Quentin (36km)
• Laon (44km)
• Chantilly (58km)

Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)

• Gauchy (33km)
• Vivaise (40km)

Geography and distances

Noyon is in the north of France at 68 kilometres from Beauvais, the department capital (general information: Noyon is 93 kilometres from Paris).

Getting here

For driving distances to Noyon from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.

We have 19 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Baboeuf, Beaurains-les-Noyon, Behericourt, Bussy, Crisolles, Genvry, Larbroye, Morlincourt, Passel, Pont-L'Eveque, Pontoise-les-Noyon, Porquericourt, Salency, Sempigny, Sermaize, Suzoy, Varesnes, Vauchelles and Ville.

This page in French: Visiter Noyon