Oise-Pays de France regional natural park, Regional natural park in Oise, France.
The protected area spans 20,000 hectares of forests, grasslands, and wetlands north of Paris, featuring oak, beech, and hornbeam trees throughout the landscape.
The park contains numerous archaeological sites, including ancient menhirs, Roman arenas, and medieval structures that date back to various civilizations.
Local farmers within the park boundaries maintain traditional agricultural practices, producing vegetables, fruits, honey, and dairy products specific to the region.
Visitors can access information about hiking trails, equestrian centers, and park facilities at the Maison du Parc in the château de la Borne Blanche.
The sandy soil composition of the park has made it a center for equestrian activities, particularly in Chantilly where horse riding competitions take place.
Location: Oise
Inception: 2004
Website: http://parc-oise-paysdefrance.fr
GPS coordinates: 49.18380,2.56304
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:43
France contains protected areas with diverse landscapes and ecosystems. The national parks include alpine regions with peaks exceeding 3000 meters, glaciers and mountain lakes, Mediterranean coastlines with limestone cliffs and marine reserves, and island zones with underwater trails. Regional nature parks feature volcanic areas with 80 extinct volcanoes, extensive wetlands with thousands of ponds hosting over 200 bird species, moorland landscapes in the Ardennes, and coastal zones with lagoons and salt marshes. These protected areas shelter ibex, chamois, marmots, lynx and birds of prey. Visitors find marked hiking trails, historic villages and traditional farming operations.
Château royal de Senlis
3 km
St. Vincent Abbey, Senlis
2.8 km
Collégiale Saint-Frambourg de Senlis
3 km
Senlis amphitheatre
2.5 km
Musée de la Vénerie
3 km
Ancien hôpital de la Charité de Senlis
2.6 km
Hôtel du Haubergier
2.8 km
Church of Saint Aignan
2.8 km
Église Saint-Léonard d'Avilly-Saint-Léonard
2.2 km
Hôtel de Faucigny-Lucinge
2.8 km
Église Saint-Gervais de Courteuil
2.7 km
Fossier Jean-Marc
2.9 km
Abbatiale Saint-Vincent de Senlis
2.8 km
Hôtel-Dieu de Senlis
2.9 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Senlis
3 km
Chapelle du chancelier Guérin de l'ancien palais épiscopal de Senlis
3 km
Prieuré Saint-Maurice, Senlis
3 km
Ancien couvent de la Présentation de Senlis
2.9 km
Hôtel de la Chancellerie (Senlis)
2.9 km
Chapelle de l'hôpital de la Charité de Senlis
2.8 km
Hôtel de l'Ange
2.7 km
Hôtel des Trois-Morts
2.9 km
Town hall of Senlis
2.8 km
Ancien couvent des Carmes de Senlis
2.6 km
Calvaire de l'Abbé Prévost
2.8 km
Hôtel des Trois Pots
3 km
Hôtel Germain
2.9 km
Hôtel du Flamant
2.7 kmReviews
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