Compiegne

Compiegne Forest

Compiegne Forest is, with Fontainebleau Forest, one of the great royal hunting forests of France.

Sixty kilometers north of Paris by A1 freeway, close to Charles de Gaulle Airport, Compiegne Forest has superb oak and beech trees and great perspectives.

Compiegne Forest attracts horse and bicycle riders and is a perfect destination from Paris for a day.

Compiegne City

Chateau de Pierrefonds in Compiegne Forest

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Compiegne Castles near Paris

At the edge of Compiegne Forest, Chateau de Compiegne was a favourite Castle of Napoleon III, Emperor of France between 1852 and 1870.

In Compiegne Forest, the incredible 1396 Chateau de Pierrefonds (tel 33 (0)3 44 42 72 72) was restored during 19th century by Viollet le Duc.

We recommend Chateau de Pierrefonds. In a romantic setting, you are back to the Middle Ages.

The Rethondes carriage

Rethondes Clearing in Compiegne Forest

Also in Compiegne Forest, you can visit the Rethondes Armistice Clearing where World War One formally ended on November 11th 1918.

You can visit a replica of the carriage where Marshall Foch accepted the surrender of the German armies.

The Compiegne Forest and City are especially recommended in the fall. The colors of the leaves vary from yellow to red. A great excursion from Paris.

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