Oise places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Oise department of Picardy. See also our Oise travel guide
Beauvais
In Beauvais you can see the important (if often rebuilt and renovated) cathedral with its famous astronomical clock and several medieval houses See guide
Chantilly
The town of Chantilly in the Oise department of Picardy is best known for the Chateau de Chantilly, horses and whipped cream! See guide
Chateau de Chantilly
The Chateau de Chantilly is an extensive castle from the 16th-19th centuries, surrounded by extensive gardens and parkland See guide
Compiegne
In Compiegne you can visit the palace, several museums, and other interesting historic monuments and memorials See guide
Ermenonville
The Mer de Sable theme park is the main reason visitors come to Ermenonville, but find time to also see the Chateau d'Ermenonvile and visit the Park Jean-Jacques Rousseau See guide
Gerberoy
The 18th century cottages and pretty gardens, and a radical transformation during the last 50 years, have ensured that Gerberoy is listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France' See guide
Morienval abbey
The Abbey of Notre-Dame at Morienval is an impressive example of Romanesque architecture See guide
Noyon
The medieval centre of Noyon is dominated by its cathedral in the 'transition' style (between roman and gothic periods) and related monuments See guide
Ourscamp abbey
Ourscamp abbey is an abbey in Picardy, now in ruins and surrounded by a park See guide
Parc Saint-Paul
Parc Saint Paul is one of the most popular theme parks in the north of France See guide
Pierrefonds
In Pierrefonds village visit one of the most lovely castles in northern France and a picturesque village See guide
Senlis
The ruined castle, the cathedral and the narrow cobbled streets make Senlis a very pleasant town to visit See guideFor more information see the Oise guide
Market towns & days in Oise
all markets in morning unless otherwise stated
Beauvais: Wednesday all day & Saturday all day
Bresles: Thursday
Chambly: Wednesday & Saturday
Chantilly: Wednesday & Saturday
Compiegne: Wednesday & Saturday
Creil: Wednesday & Thursday & Saturday
Crepy-en-Valois: Wednesday
Cuise-la-Motte: Sunday
Formerie: Wednesday
Gouvieux: Thursday & Sunday
Lacroix-Saint-Ouen: Sunday
Lamorlaye: Tuesday & Saturday
Liancourt: Wednesday
Longueil-Annel: Sunday (high season only)
Meru: Sunday & Friday
Montataire: Sunday
Nanteuil-le-Haudouin: Saturday
Noailles: Tuesday
Noyon: Saturday
Pont-Sainte-Maxence: Tuesday & Friday
Ressons-sur-Matz: Wednesday
Saint-Just-en-Chaussee: Tuesday
Saint-Leu-d'Esserent: Saturday
Senlis: Tuesday & Friday
Thourotte: Thursday
Tourist attractions to visit in Oise
The following sites have received official "tourist classifications"...
Sites of Natural Beauty
Foret d'Halette
Forêt de Chantilly
Forêt de Compiègne
Foret de Ermenonville
Secteur Sauvegardé (protected historical town centre)
Senlis: See tourist guide
Listed 'Remarkable Gardens'
Jardin et parc du château de Chantilly: See tourist guide
Potager des Princes
Religious Monuments
Abbatiale Saint Nicolas (Saint-Leu-d'Esserent)
Abbaye de Chaalis (Fontaine-Chaalis)
Abbaye Saint Germer de Fly (Saint-Germer-de-Fly)
Abbaye Saint-Jean-Baptiste du Moncel (Pontpoint)
Cathédrale Notre Dame (Senlis)
Cathédrale Saint Pierre (Beauvais)
Eglise abbatiale de Notre Dame (Morienval)
Eglise de Saint Martin (Gilocourt)
Eglise de Saint Sulpice (Bethancourt-en-Valois)
Regional Natural Parcs
Oise-Pays de France
National Monuments
Pierrefonds Chateau: See tourist guide
Villages classified as "most beautiful villages"
Gerberoy: See tourist guide
UNESCO world heritage sites
Compiène église Saint-Jacques (monuments on French pilgrim routes)