Achy: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Achy is picturesquely situated in the Thérinet Valley. Those planning a stay in Achy may wish to rent a holiday apartment for this purpose.

Culture

The Jardin d'agrément du château d'Achy includes an orangery, a pond, an ice house and a garden avenue. The principal construction phase of the complex dates back to 1730.

The parish church of Saint-Martin and Saint-Fiacre in Achy dates largely from the 16th century. The western part of its nave dates from the 11th century, apart from the façade, which was renovated at the end of the 18th century. The church also has a remarkable ship-shaped roof structure.

The château of Achy was rebuilt in the mid-18th century.

Landscape

Numerous walks are possible around the village of Achy.

History

The historic site of Abbaye de Beaupré is located in the immediate vicinity of Achy. The historic sites of Abbaye de Lannoy, Prieuré de Saint-Arnoult and Abbaye Saint-Lucien de Beauvais are also located in the vicinity of Achy.

The former Cistercian abbey of Beaupré was founded in 1134. Today, only the refectory and the adjoining buildings remain. It has been partially listed as a historic monument since 24 May 1988. The protected complex of the former Beaupré Abbey includes the monumental entrance, the former regular buildings from the 18th century, the remains of the abbey mill, the communal buildings – excluding the 19th-century elements – and the plots of the abbey grounds.

Townscape

A l'Orée du Château is located in the village of Achy, in a former farm dating from the 17th and 19th centuries.

To the higher-level travel overview: Oise.

More destinations

More places within the same destination:

Saint-Leu-D'esserent, Lachelle, Vez, Troussures, Cannectancourt, Brasseuse, La Neuville-Roy, Cires-lès-Mello.