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The Mus\u00e9e de la Guesdi\u00e8re is located in the oldest part of the city of Saint-Leu-d'Esserent,<\/strong>close to Chantilly and Senlis. It comprises four rooms located in the oldest parts of the former castle of Saint-Leu-d'Esserent, from which it takes its name: Ch\u00e2teau de la Guesdi\u00e8re.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A museum on local history<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Le Mus\u00e9e de la Guesdi\u00e8re est actuellement ferm\u00e9 pour se faire une beaut\u00e9 ! [Mise \u00e0 jour f\u00e9vrier 2026]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you enter the courtyard of the museum, you can't help but admire the beauty of the limestone architecture typical of the southern Oise region<\/strong> reflecting the warm sunlight. It's the perfect setting for a photo souvenir<\/strong> ! In summer, we often see married couples strolling through the park for their wedding photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Mus\u00e9e de la Guesdi\u00e8re is situated in the former stables of the castle, now the town hall.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The charm of this museum lies in the ancient atmosphere of the place, which has survived the centuries: the main room of the museum is the first that we can see from the entrance. We can recognize the former stables of the medieval castle<\/strong> with its large carriage entrance doors and a very high ceiling. The half-light wraps us in a cocoon and a contemplative atmosphere, time suspended. In this first room we discover an exhibition recounting the key events and illustrious personalities of Saint-Leu-d'Esserent, such as Marie F\u00e9licie Orsini<\/strong> (niece of Marie de M\u00e9dicis) and her husband, Henri II de Montmorency<\/strong> (great-grandson of Constable Anne de Montmorency).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Discovering the builders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A collection of stone sculptures from the Abbey church<\/strong>located not far from the museum, takes us back to the time of the builders. In the next room, you can admire the entire beauty of this Abbey thanks to a magnificent stone model<\/strong>. The freshness and special atmosphere that reign in this cave like room<\/strong> immerses us into the world of the old quarrymen, whose tools are on display. We can then imagine the toil of these workers who extracted the stone<\/a> for centuries to build our most beautiful monuments such as the Ch\u00e2teau de Versailles, the Arc de Triomphe or the Op\u00e9ra Garnier<\/strong>. In the next room, we can explore the town's rich medieval past and learn more about the history of the monks of the Cluniac priory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent history of Saint-Leu-d'Esserent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

And finally... old postcards and moving testimonials from local residents<\/strong> poignantly bring to life the german occupation and allied bombing in 1944<\/strong>. You can imagine the hard times they had to endure during the Second World War as they sought shelter in the underground passages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Museum has an underground section<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Whether it's for shelter when it rains or to cool off in the underground rooms, this museum is perfect for learning about local history<\/strong>. After the visit, we can extend our exploration by strolling through the narrow streets that lead to the the Abbey<\/a><\/strong> and theold priory<\/strong> overlooking the city and offering a panoramic view of the valley, passing by Cave Bavin,<\/strong>a former medieval cellars used by the Cluniac monks to store their wine casks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The city of Saint-Leu-d'Esserent was massively destroyed by the Allied bombing raids in 1944.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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The Mus\u00e9e de la Guesdi\u00e8re is located in the historic heart of Saint-Leu-d'Esserent, close to Chantilly and Senlis. It comprises four rooms in the oldest parts of the former ch\u00e2teau of Saint-Leu-d'Esserent, from which it takes its name: Ch\u00e2teau de la Guesdi\u00e8re. 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