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Ermenonville
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In the heart of the Oise-Pays de France Natural Park, the small town is known for its Château and Parc Jean-Jacques Rousseau, the Mer de Sable (one of France’s first leisure parks), and the Ermenonville Forest, perfect for hiking.
Overview of Ermenonville
In the heart of the Oise-Pays de France Regional Nature Park, the small town of Ermenonville is known for its Château and Parc Jean-Jacques Rousseau, the Mer de Sable (one of France’s first leisure parks), and the Ermenonville Forest, ideal for hiking.
Key Facts
- Type of place: village.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location: in the Oise department, 40 km northeast of Paris.
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 1,013 inhabitants (2014).
- Area: 16.49 km².
- Altitude: from 71 to 123 m.
- Website:
History of Ermenonville
What to See and Do in Ermenonville
Marked by the presence of the philosopher who spent his final years here, the charming town of Ermenonville is home to Parc Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a lovely 18th-century château, and the Gothic-style Saint-Martin Church.
Ermenonville Forest
A lovely forest of over 3,000 hectares on the outskirts of Paris, perfect for hiking along the GR1 trail that runs through it.
A lovely forest of over 3,000 hectares on the outskirts of Paris, perfect for hiking along the GR1 trail that runs through it.
Sand Sea
At the heart of the Ermenonville forest, where it opened in 1963, it is the oldest theme park in France. It is aimed primarily at young children.
At the heart of the Ermenonville forest, where it opened in 1963, it is the oldest theme park in France. It is aimed primarily at young children.
In the Surrounding Area
Oise-Pays de France Regional Nature Park
A large park straddling the Île-de-France and Picardy regions, encompassing the Trois Forêts massif (Halatte, Ermenonville, Chantilly). Its focus is more "historical and cultural" than natural, though hiking is possible.
A large park straddling the Île-de-France and Picardy regions, encompassing the Trois Forêts massif (Halatte, Ermenonville, Chantilly). Its focus is more "historical and cultural" than natural, though hiking is possible.
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Ermenonville Forest
★★ A lovely forest of over 3,000 hectares on the outskirts of Paris, perfect for hiking along the GR1 trail that runs through it.
Oise-Pays de France Regional Nature Park
★★ A large park straddling the Île-de-France and Picardy regions, encompassing the Trois Forêts massif (Halatte, Ermenonville, Chantilly). Its…
Sand Sea
★ At the heart of the Ermenonville forest, where it opened in 1963, it is the oldest theme park in France. It is aimed primarily at young…