The Château Royal de Senlis was the place where Hugues Capet was elected King of France in 987.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Senlis can include this destination in their personal travel plans.
Culture and history
The Notre-Dame de Senlis Cathedral has a 78-metre-high spire, which is among the highest in the country. At the same time, Notre-Dame de Senlis is an important example of early Gothic architecture.
The Chapelle royale Saint-Frambourg has been listed in the register of historic monuments since 1862. It comprises a chapel founded by Queen Adélaïde in the 10th century and a chapel rebuilt by Louis VII in the 12th century.
The Musée d’Art et d’Archéologie is housed in a former bishop’s palace. The Musée des Spahis displays uniforms, pennants, parts of horse harnesses, weapons, photographs, engravings, drawings and paintings relating to the history of the Spahis.
Events
The Franz Liszt Auditorium of the Chapelle royale Saint-Frambourg offers concerts, tours and events for an audience of 450 people. The Chapelle royale Saint-Frambourg also has an annual programme of concerts, art exhibitions, festivals and guided tours.
Getting there
By car, the journey is via the A1 motorway, exit 8 Senlis. By public transport, travel from Gare du Nord via Chantilly and then take bus route 645 to the Notre-Dame / Cinéma stop.
Walking tour of Senlis
Senlis has an exploration tour through the town centre and suburbs. The information panels along the exploration tour link local squares or architectural monuments with people or objects that have shaped local history.
