Forest of Compiègne, State forest in Picardy, France
The Forest of Compiègne extends across 14,414 hectares of land, featuring dense oak and beech trees crossed by 600 miles of marked trails.
French monarchs established this forest as royal hunting grounds in the 7th century, later witnessing the signing of World War I armistice in 1918.
The forest connects to the Palace of Compiègne, reflecting centuries of French royal heritage through its architecture and landscaped pathways.
Visitors access the forest through multiple entry points, with dedicated parking areas and information centers providing maps and seasonal guidance.
The Armistice Clearing contains a replica of the railway car where both World War I and World War II armistice agreements were signed.
Location: Compiègne
Address: Forest of Compiègne, 60350 Saint-Jean-aux-Bois, France 60350 Saint-Jean-aux-Bois
GPS coordinates: 49.38003,2.88340
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:38
Castle of Pierrefonds
7.9 km
Glade of the Armistice
5.5 km
Château de Compiègne
5.8 km
Champlieu
8.2 km
Town hall of Compiègne
5.9 km
Église Saint-Jacques de Compiègne
5.8 km
Abbaye de Royallieu
6.1 km
Abbaye Saint-Corneille
6 km
Abbaye de Saint-Jean-aux-Bois
4 km
Église Saint-Antoine de Compiègne
5.9 km
Théâtre Impérial de Compiègne
5.9 km
Chêne de Saint Jean
3 km
Chapelle romane de Champlieu
8.6 km
Musée Antoine Vivenel
6.1 km
Église Saint-Sulpice de Pierrefonds
7.6 km
Gare de Pierrefonds
7.3 km
Château du Meux
10.1 km
Remparts de Compiègne
5.7 km
Château de Cuise
9.1 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Saintines
11.6 km
Église Saint-Martin de Venette
7.3 km
Abbaye Notre-Dame-de-la-Joie de Berneuil-sur-Aisne
7.1 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Jaux
7.8 km
Église de la Trinité de Saint-Sauveur
10 km
Prieuré Saint-Nicolas-de-Courson
5.6 km
Église Notre-Dame d'Armancourt
9 km
Temple de l'église réformée de Compiègne
5.5 km
Église Saint-Pierre de Compiègne
5.9 kmReviews
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