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The memory of the air war
The crash of an Allied bomber on 6 September 1943 over his village of Airion when he was just 13 years old was a turning point in Gérard Lequien's life. For eighty years, he has been researching, contacting airmen and their families, collecting debris, objects and documents relating to some of the 500 military aircraft that crashed [...].
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Make the most of the All Saints' holidays!
Guided tours, urban walks, craft workshops, special Halloween events... Discover the programme of outings in Creil Sud Oise during the All Saints' Day holidays! From 19 October to 3 November 2024. Special Halloween activities You'll be scared to death in Creil Sud Oise this Halloween! The Maison de la Pierre in Saint-Maximin will be [...]
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A farm in the heart of the city
Free-range farm animals, fruit and vegetables grown in harmony with the seasons, poultry reared in the open air, a whole range of training courses to pass on ancestral knowledge: the 11th generation of a family that has been established in Villers-Saint-Paul for 400 years, Patrick Mancheron and his wife Magali run the Arbre [...].
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The Abbey of Saint-Leu: worthy of the greatest cathedrals
Overlooking Saint-Leu-d'Esserent and the banks of the River Oise, everyone can see it, but do we really know its history and secrets? Find out more about the Abbey Church of Saint-Nicolas with a visit from Françoise Roy, tour guide for the Villes et Pays d'art et d'histoire (towns and regions of art and history) in the Picardy region. We met Françoise Roy, a guide with a passion for history, who [...]
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Enjoy adventures in the heart of nature
In the world of theme parks, it's rare to find a man as passionate and determined as Eric Grognet. After a rich career as head of communications for 20 years at Air France, Eric Grognet decided to take on a brand new challenge, helping to shape the landscape of theme parks [...].
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What to do this summer?
In July and August, find out more about what to do in Creil Sud Oise, just a stone's throw from Chantilly, Senlis or Compiègne and not far from the Ile-de-France! Escape Game and Explore Games® at the Musée Gallé-Juillet Escape Game In an unusual setting (a bourgeois house furnished just as it was in the 19th century!), discover the history of the [...] Musée Gallé-Juillet
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Family fun in the water
Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of nature-based leisure, where water becomes your ally and greenery your playground. If you're looking for a refreshing getaway, outdoor adventures and relaxing family time, you've come to the right place. François Perraguin, [...]
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14 July festivities
Where can you see some great fireworks in the Creil, Chantilly and Senlis areas this year? And will it be on 13 or 14 July? We'll tell you all about it! Non-exhaustive list, regularly updated: stay tuned!
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La Maison de la Pierre, stories of people and places
At Saint-Maximin, just a few kilometres from Chantilly, the Maison de la Pierre tells the story of a thousand years of stonework, little known to the general public. Today, the reputation of the region's stone goes hand in hand with the great Haussmann building projects of the 19th century and older structures. Saint Peter's Church and Senlis Cathedral, Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle... you name it!
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Creil Castle: a lost treasure
What remains of the monumental castle that towered over Creil in the Middle Ages? Nicolas Bilot, an archaeologist with the SDAO (Service Départemental d'Archéologie de l'Oise) and founder of Aquilon, a firm specialising in heritage studies and development, takes us on a tour of the remains of this radiant past, little known to the people of Creil. Creil: [...]
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Museum Night
Every year, the museums open their doors to you for a special evening to help you discover their collections in a whole new way! Join us on 18 May for an exceptional night!
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For the pleasure of climbers
We met climbing enthusiast Pascale Lanfranchi to find out more about Les Glachoirs, an unusual and little-known site. Meet Pascale Lanfranchi The Oise region is home to a hidden treasure known only to climbing enthusiasts and nature lovers. This magnificent site, as majestic as it is mysterious, offers climbers a [...]