The Coulée Verte runs for 17 km along the valley floor of the Selle and passes through eight municipalities between Monsures and Bacouël-sur-Selle; it continues as far as Crévecœur-le-Grand in the Oise department. The route is accessible to pedestrians, mountain bikers and horse riders; motor vehicles are not permitted.
Anyone considering Conty as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment there.
Culture and history
The Église Saint-Antoine in Conty is a large stone building in the flamboyant Gothic style and is classified as a historic monument. It dates from the 15th and 16th centuries.
The Place du Château de Conty was the parade ground of the Château de Conty, which was completely destroyed in 1589. In the park of the historic Château de Conty, a short tour through underground passages leads to the top of the feudal motte, where the keep once stood. At the remains of the Château de Conty, there is a short tour through underground passages to the feudal motte; guided tours are available year-round by telephone appointment.
Nature and activities
The Bois de Conty, also known as the „Quesnoy“ of Conty, covers more than 50 hectares. It can be reached via the steps from Rue du Château or Rue de l’Église, as well as from the Collège Jules Ferry neighborhood.
Ponds and banks
The ponds near Conty are bordered by the Selle. They were created through the extraction of aggregates: Ponds 1 to 5 were created between 1966 and 1983, and the Étang des Étournelles between 1983 and 1989. Most of the banks of the ponds near Conty are accessible to people with reduced mobility.
