Heritage
Let’s discover the treasures of Oise and Picardy, via Beauvais, Chantilly, Senlis, Saint Paul and Gerberoy…!
Beauvais Cathedral
From the 13th century for the choir, to the 16th century for the transept, Beauvais Cathedral underwent numerous modifications until the 20th century, mainly to the stained glass windows.
It would be one of the largest buildings in the world… if it had, like any other cathedral, a nave and a bell tower. But, even unfinished, its dimensions remain breathtaking, making it the world’s tallest Gothic choir!
It also boasts the world’s oldest carillon clock: the Astronomical Clock, a must-see.
Where – Beauvais, Rue Saint-Pierre
How far is it? – 20 minutes by car from the campsite
Le Quadrilatère, museum in Beauvais
Le Quadrilatère – a singular contemporary architecture, a unique heritage space, a place for art mediation.
Le Quadrilatère offers a temporary exhibition program covering all artistic disciplines, while promoting the links between heritage and contemporary creation. As part of the Ville d’art et d’histoire label, the heritage space invites you to experience the heart of the building. Discover more than 2,000 years of Beauvais history and its urban evolution, and discover the singularity of contemporary architecture, including a tower from the ancient city walls and archaeological remains. Consult the site to find out which exhibition is on when you want to go.
Where – Beauvais, Rue Saint Pierre
How far is it? – 20 minutes by car from the campsite
The Departmental Museum of Beauvais – MUDO
The Musée départemental de l’Oise is housed in the magnificent former Palais des Évêques-Comtes de Beauvais, at the foot of the cathedral. – Palais des Évêques-Comtes de Beauvais, at the foot of the cathedral. This remarkable architectural ensemble, listed as a historic monument, includes a 14th-century porterie (adorned with the famous mural of the musical sirens), linked by a wing to the Renaissance palace.
Where – Beauvais, Rue Saint Pierre
How far is it? – 20 minutes by car from the campsite
La Maladrerie de Beauvais
The Maladrerie Saint-Lazare is a unique example of 12th and 13th century hospital architecture in France, thanks to the richness of its buildings and the beauty of its garden.
Visitors can stroll through the aisles as they please, and discover :
- the Romanesque chapel,
- the medieval-inspired garden squares,
- the barn and its magnificent oak framework.
Where – Beauvais, 203 Rue de Paris
How far is it? – 20 minutes by car from the campsite
The Château de Chantilly, its park and the Musée du Cheval, Chantilly
The magnificent Château de Chantilly was rebuilt in the 19th century for the penultimate son of King Louis-Philippe I, Henri d’Orléans, Duc d’Aumale (1822-1897), heir to the estate, who installed his collections of paintings, drawings and antiquarian books here. He bequeathed the estate to the Institut de France, under the name of Musée Condé. The château stands on the site of a medieval fortress.
“The Grandes Écuries, built between 1719 and 1740, now house the Musée Vivant du Cheval. The gardens are one of André Le Nôtre’s most remarkable creations.
Site Chateau de Chantilly
Where – Chantilly 60500, town center, well signposted
How far is it? – 35 minutes by car from the campsite
Senlis, fortified town
Just 40 km north of Paris, Senlis has preserved its calm and identity in the shelter of the surrounding forests.
Probably occupied since prehistoric times, the town flourished in Antiquity and the Middle Ages.
Numerous testimonies have come down to us, including its famous Gothic cathedral, set in a perfectly preserved old town.
Where – Senlis 60300, downtown
How far is it? – 35 minutes by car from the campsite
Troissereux Castle
A private residence with historical memorabilia, period furniture, a tour suitable for all ages guided by the owner-couple, attentive care for the disabled.
A historic site with a family steeped in European history, fascinating characters and illustrious visitors. A lively place, welcoming visitors all year round and hosting a variety of events.
Where – Troissereux 60112, Rue du Château
How far is it? – 21 minutes by car from the campsite
Gerberoy, one of the most beautiful villages in France ! A pearl !
Not to be missed! An emblematic village of the Norman Oise region, Gerberoy boasts a remarkable heritage. Its ancient houses, Saint-Pierre collegiate church and ramparts earned it the honor of being named one of France’s one hundred and one most beautiful villages in 1982.
Gerberoy, the jewel of the Oise region, sits on a 180-metre-high hilltop on the border between the cereal-growing plateau of the Oise and the green bocage countryside of Normandy.
Where – Gerberoy 60380
How far is it? – 41 minutes by car from the campsite
Auvers sur Oise
Auvers-sur-Oise is located in the Val-d’Oise department (95), north of Paris.
It owes its international renown to the landscape painters and especially the Impressionists, Charles-François Daubigny, Paul Cézanne, Jean-Baptiste Corot, Camille Pissarro and above all Vincent van Gogh, who drew their inspiration here. Most of the sites they immortalized can be found here.
Vincent Van Gogh painted seventy of his canvases here in the last months of his life. Many of these can be found in copies in the streets of Auvers. He and his brother Theo are buried in the small cemetery at Auvers sur Oise.
Where – Auvers sur Oise 95430, town center
How far is it? – 48 minutes by car from the campsite
Musée de la Nacre et de la Tabletterie in Méru
Housed in a former 19th century factory, the Musée de la Nacre et de la Tabletterie de Méru strives to preserve and showcase a once flourishing local craft that is now disappearing.
The trades of button-maker and table-maker, the bearers of a centuries-old tradition of working with mother-of-pearl and semi-precious materials (horn, tortoiseshell, ivory, bone, exotic woods, etc.), are showcased here.
Step by step, you’ll discover how a mother-of-pearl button is made in a faithfully reconstructed button-maker’s workshop, powered by a steam engine. In the exhibition rooms, you can admire superb collectors’ items such as fans and tabletterie.
Where – Meru 60110, 51 Rue Roger Salengro
How far is it? – 34 minutes by car from the campsite
Paris
A symbol of French culture and home to numerous monuments, Paris attracts nearly thirty million visitors a year. Paris also plays a leading role in the world of fashion and luxury, and is one of the most visited capitals in the world.
From the campsite, you can choose between train and car to get to Paris. The train leaves from Clermont de l’Oise (free parking) and takes 40 minutes to Gare du Nord in Paris.
In August, it’s a good idea to take the car, as parking in Paris is free!
Don’t miss: Notre Dame on the Ile de la Cité, Sacré Coeur in Montmartre, the Louvre Pyramid, the Musée d’Orsay, the car-free quays of the Seine on the Left Bank (between the Musée d’Orsay and the Eiffel Tower), the Eiffel Tower, the Champs Elysées and the Arc de Triomphe.
Where – Paris 75000
How far is it? – 1h20 by car from the campsite, 45 minutes by train from Clermont de l’ Oise
André Van Beek’s garden in Saint Paul
Staging of imposing beds of dahlias, hydrangeas and perennials based on perspective and color for painting.
The lake is oriented east-west to take advantage of the morning light and sunset, where you can admire numerous varieties of water lilies, aquatic plants and Koi carp among the cascades and waterfalls. André Van Beek is a painter and exhibits his paintings.
Where – Saint Paul 60650, follow the signs
How far is it? – 27 minutes by car from the campsite
Active and sporty
Sporty and original activities for the whole family in the Oise region of Picardy, near Beauvais, Chantilly, Senlis and Parc Asterix!!!!
Marcel Dassault skating rink
The vast self-service ice rink is open to the public and open all year round.
The complex also boasts a very pleasant relaxation area/bar after a spin on the ice. This private establishment is delighted to play its part in democratizing ice sports (field hockey, figure skating, etc.) by making them accessible to as many people as possible.
See the website for timetables.
Where – 7, rue Antonio Hojas 60000 Beauvais
How far is it? – 20 minutes from the campsite
Beauvais Aquaspace
Aquaspace is a truly state-of-the-art leisure center, offering one of the widest ranges of facilities in the region: jacuzzi, diving pit, swimming pools, balneotherapy, etc. over 4,000 square meters.
Where -Beauvais 60000, avenue Marcel Dassault
How far is it? – 16 minutes by car from the campsite
Plan d’eau du Canada in Beauvais, water sports center
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The Plan d’Eau du Canada is the place to be for all those who want to have fun and exercise safely, in a pleasant setting, with a supervised beach, play areas, green spaces and two paths, one for pedestrians and the other for cyclists.
You can take a stroll in an unspoilt area, or enjoy a barbecue with family and friends, while the kids take over the playground.
The pétanque area and table tennis tables are also very popular.
People with reduced mobility can take advantage of special facilities on the beach (tiralo – hypocampe) and use the joëlettes, pedal forks, tandem and handibike provided by the Beauvais Rando-Loisirs association.
Where – Beauvais 60000, Rue de la Mie au Roy
How far is it? – 19 minutes by car from the campsite
SpeedPark in Beauvais
Indoor go-karting with a 500m track with bridge and tunnel, 26 bowling lanes, video games area, 15 billiards tables, laser game….a concentrate of leisure activities for the whole family!
Where – Beauvais 60000, Rue Fernand Sastre
How far is it? – 13 minutes by car from the campsite
Tennis in Bresles
The Bresles tennis club has one indoor and two outdoor green-set courts. The facilities are guarded and accessible from 9am to 10pm.
Camping de la Trye guests have access to the tennis courts for only €5 per person per hour!
Where? – Bresles, right next to the campsite!
Rate? – 10 euros/hour
Beauvais-Tillé airfield
The Aéroclub du Beauvaisis provides theoretical and practical training:
Baptism of the air, Brevet de Base, Private Pilot License, Night rating and conversion of former TT licenses to PPL.
You can also just come and watch the planes in the sky!
Where – Beauvais 60000, Tillé Airport
Distance ? – 15 minutes by car from the campsite
CariWood de Beauvais, accrobranche!
Designed to welcome the young and the young at heart, the park opens up to you with more than 550m of zip lines spread across all the courses.
During a weekend with family or friends, take advantage of a forest outing to relax in the shade of hundred-year-old trees, and enjoy the serenity of a quiet spot on foot or on a scooter.
Where – Beauvais 60000, Rue de la Mie au Roy
Distance ? – 19 minutes by car from the campsite
Picking at La Croix Verte
Come and pick fruit, vegetables and flowers grown exclusively for you, alone or with your family, on 54 hectares of secure, fenced-in, car-free land.
All crops grow naturally in the open ground, following the rhythm of the seasons as in the past.
Where – La Croix Verte – Attainville 95570
Distance? – 40 minutes by car from the campsite
Karting de Rochy Condé
The circuit, open 6 days a week, is located 2 kms from Beauvais in the Oise department, and features a 1,000-meter track for rental or competition karting.
Where – Rochy Condé 60510
Distance ? – 12 minutes by car from the campsite
Fishing in Canada
An area on the banks of the small Plan d’Eau du Canada (except for the southern part) is specially dedicated to fishing enthusiasts.
Every day from Sunday, May 12 to Sunday, December 29 (during leisure park opening hours, €6.50 per day pass). Monthly and annual passes available.
Information at the base reception desk: 03 44 06 92 90
For other fishing ponds, please contact us!
For fun
Where to have fun in the Oise region of Picardy, near Beauvais, Chantilly, Senlis, Saint Paul and Ermenonville?
Oise is the only département in France to boast no less than three, or even four leisure parks: Asterix, Saint Paul, Mer de Sable and Saint Léger!
Nearest: Parc Saint Paul in Beauvais
PARC SAINT PAUL is the ideal place to spend a day relaxing and sharing with your family! It combines fun, authenticity and emotion with 39 attractions for the whole family, 4 shows and 5 food and beverage outlets.
It combines a change of scenery with a sense of well-being in 15 hectares of green open spaces and a natural lake. 40 barbecue grills with 800 “pic nic” places are available inside the park.
Admission to PARC SAINT PAUL includes unlimited access to 39 attractions and 4 shows.
Where – Saint Paul 60650, follow signs for Rouen from Beauvais
How far is it? – 25 minutes by car from the campsite
For the more adventurous: Parc Astérix
An explosive mix of 35 attractions and major shows, all set in settings brimming with Gallic humor, Parc Asterix is the “leisure potion” tested and approved by millions of visitors since 1989.
Where – Plailly 60128, A1 direction Paris
How far is it? – 45 minutes by car from the campsite
Parc Saint Léger: felines!
In an unspoilt natural setting 45 minutes from Paris, in the heart of the Oise region, we offer you an unexpected encounter…
Let us guide you on an unforgettable face-to-face encounter with the big cats.
Accompanied by lions, tigers, white tigers and lions, cheetahs, panthers & pumas, experience another life.
Many endangered species are threatened in their natural habitat.
Poaching, hunting, habitat destruction and lack of food are the consequences of a failing system.
The Bauer family’s mission at Parc Saint Léger is to preserve, protect and ensure the reproduction of these birds so that the species does not become extinct.
Where – Saint Léger en Bray 60155
How far is it? – 25 minutes by car from the campsite
For little cowboys aged 4-12: La Mer de Sable (The Sand Sea)
Escape with your children in an exceptional setting!
A stone’s throw from Paris, in a natural setting, La Mer de Sable invites young and old to take a ride into adventure…
Where – Ermenonville 60950, Route de l’Aérodrome
How far is it? – 55 minutes by car from the campsite