My father's castle

My father's castle

On the heights of the town, in the shadow of the collegiate church of Notre-Dame, built at the same time, stands the Château de Montataire, which has survived many centuries and had many owners. Over the last 12 years, the infectious passion of a father and daughter have transformed this old, uninhabited building into a veritable [...].

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The memory of the air war

The memory of the air war

The crash of an Allied bomber on 6 September 1943 over his village of Airion when he was just 13 years old was a turning point in Gérard Lequien's life. For eighty years, he has been researching, contacting airmen and their families, collecting debris, objects and documents relating to some of the 500 military aircraft that crashed [...].

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A farm in the heart of the city

A farm in the heart of the city

Free-range farm animals, fruit and vegetables grown in harmony with the seasons, poultry reared in the open air, a whole range of training courses to pass on ancestral knowledge: the 11th generation of a family that has been established in Villers-Saint-Paul for 400 years, Patrick Mancheron and his wife Magali run the Arbre [...].

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The Abbey of Saint-Leu: worthy of the greatest cathedrals

The Abbey of Saint-Leu: worthy of the greatest cathedrals

Overlooking Saint-Leu-d'Esserent and the banks of the River Oise, everyone can see it, but do we really know its history and secrets? Find out more about the Abbey Church of Saint-Nicolas with a visit from Françoise Roy, tour guide for the Villes et Pays d'art et d'histoire (towns and regions of art and history) in the Picardy region. We met Françoise Roy, a guide with a passion for history, who [...]

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Enjoy adventures in the heart of nature

Enjoy adventures in the heart of nature

In the world of theme parks, it's rare to find a man as passionate and determined as Eric Grognet. After a rich career as head of communications for 20 years at Air France, Eric Grognet decided to take on a brand new challenge, helping to shape the landscape of theme parks [...].

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Family fun in the water

Family fun in the water

Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of nature-based leisure, where water becomes your ally and greenery your playground. If you're looking for a refreshing getaway, outdoor adventures and relaxing family time, you've come to the right place. François Perraguin, [...]

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La Maison de la Pierre, stories of people and places

La Maison de la Pierre, stories of people and places

At Saint-Maximin, just a few kilometres from Chantilly, the Maison de la Pierre tells the story of a thousand years of stonework, little known to the general public. Today, the reputation of the region's stone goes hand in hand with the great Haussmann building projects of the 19th century and older structures. Saint Peter's Church and Senlis Cathedral, Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle... you name it!

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Creil Castle: a lost treasure

Creil Castle: a lost treasure

What remains of the monumental castle that towered over Creil in the Middle Ages? Nicolas Bilot, an archaeologist with the SDAO (Service Départemental d'Archéologie de l'Oise) and founder of Aquilon, a firm specialising in heritage studies and development, takes us on a tour of the remains of this radiant past, little known to the people of Creil. Creil: [...]

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For the pleasure of climbers

For the pleasure of climbers

We met climbing enthusiast Pascale Lanfranchi to find out more about Les Glachoirs, an unusual and little-known site. Meet Pascale Lanfranchi The Oise region is home to a hidden treasure known only to climbing enthusiasts and nature lovers. This magnificent site, as majestic as it is mysterious, offers climbers a [...]

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Clouterie Rivierre: transmission at its heart

Clouterie Rivierre: transmission at its heart

We met Manuel and Anthony, who both work at the Clouterie Rivierre in Creil. A unique place, unique machines, unique expertise and... unique people. Meet Manuel and Anthony, employees with unique skills Manuel, who is close to retirement, and Anthony, who has been with the company for 4 years, walk the aisles of the Clouterie Rivierre [...].

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Bernard Beaudet, President of the Sailing Club

Bernard Beaudet, President of the Sailing Club

Each month, we invite you to discover the Creil Sud Oise region in a different way: through the portraits of 12 Tourism Ambassadors who work daily for tourism in the south of the Oise! Bernard Beaudet President of the Saint-Leu-d'Esserent Sailing Club Did you know that it is possible to go sailing in Saint-Leu-d'Esserent? Yes! at [...]

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Frédéric Mutillod

Frédéric Mutillod

Each month, we invite you to discover the Creil Sud Oise region in a different way: through the portraits of 12 Tourism Ambassadors who work every day to promote tourism in the south of the Oise! Frédéric Mutillod Trainer at the Atelier de la Pierre d'Angle in Saint-Maximin When you walk through the doors of the Atelier de la Pierre d'Angle in [...]

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Didier Rosier

Didier Rosier

Every month, we invite you to discover the Creil Sud Oise region in a different way: through the portraits of 12 Tourism Ambassadors who act daily for tourism in the south of the Oise! Didier Rosier Mayor of Rousseloy, committed to access to organic food for all Conceived in 2011, opened 8 years later, in 2019, Bio [...]

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Alexis and Patricia, from MASTE

Alexis and Patricia, from MASTE

Each month, we invite you to discover the Creil Sud Oise region in a different way: through the portraits of 12 Tourism Ambassadors who work daily for tourism in the south of the Oise! Alexis and Patricia Maison des Activités Scientifiques, Technologiques et Environnementales (MASTE) Patricia Richard, Deputy Mayor in charge of Innovation, Prospective, Citizenship, [...]

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Didier, president of the Canoe-Kayak de Montataire

Didier, president of the Canoe-Kayak de Montataire

Each month, we invite you to discover the Creil Sud Oise region in a different way: through the portraits of 12 Tourism Ambassadors who work daily for tourism in the south of the Oise! Didier Firon President of the Montataire Canoe-Kayak Club When we talk about Canoe-Kayak, we immediately think of the Ardèche and its [...]

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Donald, a caver with the Compagnons de la Nuit Minérale

Donald, a caver with the Compagnons de la Nuit Minérale

Each month, we invite you to discover the Creil Sud Oise region in a different way: through the portraits of 12 Tourism Ambassadors who act daily for tourism in the south of the Oise! Donald Accorsi Member of the Caving Club Les Compagnons de la Nuit Minérale If Donald Accorsi has only one helmet screwed on his head, it is the [...]

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Pascal, Director of the Georges Brassens Centre in Creil

Pascal, Director of the Georges Brassens Centre in Creil

Each month, we invite you to discover the Creil Sud Oise region in a different way: through the portraits of 12 Tourism Ambassadors who work daily for tourism in the south of the Oise! Pascal Gosselin Director of the Georges Brassens Social Centre in Creil Pascal was born in Creil and grew up there.

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Monte, a committed artist in Cramoisy

Monte, a committed artist in Cramoisy

Each month, we invite you to discover the Creil Sud Oise region in a different way: through the portraits of 12 Tourism Ambassadors who act daily for tourism in the south of the Oise! Monte Laster Artist and founder of the French-American Creative Exchange (FACE), in France and in the United States, Monte Laster lives in Cramoisy.

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Brigitte, in charge of groups at the Tourist Office

Brigitte, in charge of groups at the Tourist Office

Each month, we invite you to discover the Creil Sud Oise region in a different way: through the portraits of 12 Tourism Ambassadors who work daily for tourism in the south of the Oise! Brigitte Pawly In charge of groups at the Creil Sud Oise Tourist Office For more than 20 years, Brigitte has been [...]

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