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Senlis
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With its cathedral and old town, Senlis is one of the main attractions in the department. Since the town is surrounded by forests, it’s also a great starting point for hikes.
Overview of Senlis
With its cathedral and old town, Senlis is one of the main attractions in the department. Since the town is surrounded by forests, it’s also a great starting point for hikes.
Key facts
- Type de lieu: small town.
- Intérêt touristique: (worth seeing).
- Distances:
- Heure locale: .
- Population: 15,292 inhabitants (2014).
- Superficie: 24.05 km².
- Altitude: from 47 to 140 m.
- Site internet: http://www.senlis-tourisme.fr
History of Senlis
What to see and do in Senlis
Museums in Senlis:
Senlis Museum of Art and Archaeology
The museum occupies the former bishop's palace next to the cathedral. It houses a collection of fine arts, decorative arts, and local archaeology.
The museum occupies the former bishop's palace next to the cathedral. It houses a collection of fine arts, decorative arts, and local archaeology.
Spahis Museum
This is a tribute to this unit of the French army that was once garrisoned in the city.
This is a tribute to this unit of the French army that was once garrisoned in the city.
Hunting Museum
In the heart of the royal château park in Senlis. It highlights the cultural and artistic dimensions of traditional hunting, deeply rooted in the region.
In the heart of the royal château park in Senlis. It highlights the cultural and artistic dimensions of traditional hunting, deeply rooted in the region.
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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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…
Senlis Museum of Art and Archaeology
★ The museum occupies the former bishop's palace next to the cathedral. It houses a collection of fine arts, decorative arts, and local…
Hunting Museum
★ In the heart of the royal château park in Senlis. It highlights the cultural and artistic dimensions of traditional hunting, deeply rooted…
Spahis Museum
★ This is a tribute to this unit of the French army that was once garrisoned in the city.