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Compiègne has been home to: Roscellinus (~1050 - ~1122), philosopher and theologian, often regarded as the founder of Nominalism. Pierre d'Ailly (1350–1420), theologian and cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. Albert Robida (1848–1926), illustrator, etcher, lithographer, caricaturist, and novelist.
- Palace of Compiegne
- Compiègne Town Centre
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Although we usually associate the Kings of France with the castles along the Loire Valley, the Palace of Compiègne was also a very important focus for the Royal family before the revolution, especially Louis XVI. This role was later carried on by Napoleon who substantially enhanced the palace and it is the Napoleonic period that dominates your visi...
There are more places of interest in the town centre of Compiegne. Start perhaps in front of the 16th century Town Hall, and a chance to admire the gothic style facade. This is really a very impressive sight, with numerous decorative statues including a central statue of King Louis XII on horseback and a large central clocktower with some colourful...
The Forest of Compiegneto the south-east of the town is very attractive, very popular with locals and visitors alike, and there are seemingly endless paths, trails and cycle paths to explore in the forest. The most visited destination in the forest also brings a rather sombre note to your visit. The Armistice Memorialcommemorating the end of the Fi...
- Château de Compiègne. This neoclassical palace had been a royal residence and hunting lodge since the time of Charles V in 1374. Louis XIV stayed here 75 times and Louis XV reworked the entire estate in the middle of the 18th century, giving it the imposing exteriors we see now.
- Clairière de l’Armistice. Two momentous events in 20th-century history happened at this clearing in the Forest of Compiègne. In 1918 German negotiators entered in a carriage on Martial Foch’s private train to sign the armistice to end the First World War.
- Beaux Monts. At the beginning of the 19th century Napoleon ordered a broad, five-kilometre strip of woodland in the Forest of Compiègne to be cleared for Empress Joséphine.
- Parc du Palais Imperial. From the château’s grounds you can watch the Beaux Monts disappearing over the horizon. As with the interior of the château the gardens were landscaped by Louis-Martin Berhthault and replaced an earlier design by Ange-Jacques Gabriel, the revered architect famous for his work at Versailles.
In the department of Oise, Compiègne is an important town in France's history. It became a royal and imperial city in the 18th century, when the castle was built. Louis XV, Louis XVI, Napoleon I and Napoleon III spent time there in succession, transforming the castle into a bastion of power.
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Compiègne sous l'Ancien Régime vue de l' Oise. L'administration royale est à Compiègne, ville de 8 000 habitants, d'après le recensement d' Arthur de Marsy 62, et dans les environs de la ville, peu importante, comme d'ailleurs dans l'ensemble des villes du royaume.
A beautiful building in the heart of Compiegne, set in a lovely square with eateries all around , worth a stroll...
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