Orrouy: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Orrouy lies on the slope of the Vallée de l’Automne. The hamlet of Champlieu in Orrouy lies on the edge of the Compiègne Forest.

When planning a trip to Orrouy, the desire to rent a holiday apartment can provide the framework for choosing accommodation.

Landscape

The town’s geographical setting is shaped by its location on the valley slope and at the edge of the forest.

Culture and History

The Château d’Orrouy was built in the 15th century and extensively remodelled in the 19th century. The Château d’Orrouy was owned by Count Doria, a 19th-century collector and friend of the Impressionists. Corot and Manet visited the Château d’Orrouy.

The ancient site of Champlieu is located near Orrouy. The Gallo-Roman site of Champlieu in the municipality of Orrouy includes a theatre, baths and a temple. The ruins of the Romanesque chapel of Champlieu have been classified as a historic monument since 8 March 1923.

The Church of Saint-Rémi in Orrouy is listed as a historic monument; its oldest sections date from the 12th century. The choir windows of the Church of Saint-Rémi in Orrouy form a unified ensemble dating from the 1540s. The Church of Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativité in Champlieu stands on a pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela that coincided with the Chaussée Brunehaut between Senlis and Soissons.

Visit

The Gallo-Roman site of Champlieu is freely accessible free of charge all year round. It offers a digital visit via smartphone, with explanatory texts, videos, 3D models and quizzes.

Surroundings

The Mont Cornon hill is located near Orrouy. The ruins of the Abbaye Royale du Parc-aux-Dames are located near Orrouy. The Abbaye Saint-Arnoul de Crépy-en-Valois monastery is located near Orrouy. The Mont Saint-Marc hill is located near Orrouy. The Mont du Tremble hill is located near Orrouy. The Artothèque de Compiègne museum is located near Orrouy. The Mont Pagnotte hill is located in the wider surrounding region of Orrouy.

More local pages: Belle-Eglise, Courtieux, Trie-Château, Fresneaux-Montchevreuil, Vieux-Moulin, Méru, Moliens, Montataire

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