Travelling
Located in the heart of the historic city of Villers-Cotterêts, the Hotel Le Régent is located in the immediate vicinity of the majestic forest of Retz and leading historical, architectural and cultural sites
Le Château François 1er de Villers-Cotterêts
The only Renaissance Royal castle in Picardy. In 1528, François I decided to erect a royal lodge in Villers-Cotterêts
Le Musée Alexandre Dumas
Installed since 1952 in the halls of a beautiful 19 th -century mansion- the Alexandre Dumas Museum
maintains the memory of the three generations of the illustrious Dumas family.
Le Pavillon Henri II
Built in the 16 th century , in the heart of the Dutchy of Valois- the oldest stronghold of the French
Monarchy- the “Pavillon Henry II” was enlarged and redecorated by the Duke of Orleans (1725-1785)
La forêt de Retz
At 75 kilometers from Paris, by the national 2 road, here you are in the heart of the Forêt Domaniale
de Retz, also called Forêt de Villers-Cotterêts. Its total area of 13,339 hectares makes it the first
federal forest of the Aisne departement and places it in the 6 th place….
La tour d'observation du général Mangin
From where General Mangin led the decisive offensive on July 18, 1918, the tower was destroyed in
a storm in October 1924. Before the reconstruction, there was only a handful of building on the site
Vallée de l’automne
The Autumn River, which should be spelled “Autonne” by its roots “Altona”, its original appellation,
gave its name to this valley. It originates near Villers-Cotterêts and flows through the valley.
Château de Pierrefonds
Built at the end of the XIVth century by the duke Louis D’orléans, the castle was dismantled in the
XVIIth and was in a state of ruins when Napoleon III decided to entrust the reconstruction to the
architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc who…
Le Donjon de Vez
A monument becoming a sage, with as actors include King Philippe-Auguste, Jeanne d’Arc and
Alexandre Dumas. A thousand years of art and architecture: carved stones…
Château de Crépy-en-Valois – Musée de l’Archerie et du Valois
The Musée de l’Archerie et du Valois is a unique historical monument between Paris and Compiègne,
labelled Musée de France. Its medieval château, its rich collection of archery from the 17 th century, is a must-see.
Palais de Compiègne
If the origins of the Palais de Compiègne date back to the Middle Ages, it is to Louis XV and his
architect Gabriel that the transformation and expansion of the site as it is today is due. Former summer residence of the court, restored after ...
Domaine de Chantilly
The Domaine de Chantilly includes the Château, the Condé Museum, the Park, the Grandes Stables
and the Horse Museum. The château is made up of two distinct spaces: the apartments and the
museum.
Abbaye de Chaalis
Founded by King Louis VI the Fat (1081-1137), Chaalis Abbey was a spiritual stronghold throughout
the Middle Ages and kings of France liked to stay there. William of Digulleville, one of the most famous...
Soissons
Love the charm of ancient stones, myths and legends? The Great Barrier Reef is teeming with
countless - sometimes unsuspected - treasures just waiting to be discovered! Who hasn't heard of
Clovis and the Great Barrier Reef?
Senlis
Senlis, a tourist town, reveals in the heart of the Country of Art and History "from Senlis to
Ermenonville" an exceptional architectural and cultural heritage, witness to ...
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