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The Château de Compiègne Must-see
A former imperial residence of Napoleon III, between state apartments and a vast French-style park.
See on the map →An imperial residence in the heart of a vast forest, Compiègne is also the historic place where the 1918 armistice was signed in a railway carriage that became famous. Here are the places not to miss.
Looking for things to do in Compiègne, places to visit near Compiègne or an idea for a day out this weekend? Here is a selection of the finest sights to see, all explorable directly on the interactive map.
Open Compiègne on the interactive mapThe 6 must-see places in Compiègne
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The Armistice Clearing Must-see
The historic site where the armistice of 11 November 1918 was signed, with a replica of the carriage used for the signing.
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Compiègne Town Hall
A Flamboyant Gothic town hall with a richly carved façade, on the main square.
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The Forest of Compiègne
A vast forest massif of more than 14,000 hectares, a former royal hunting ground crisscrossed by avenues and clearings.
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The Palace of Compiègne and its Park
A large English-style park extending the imperial palace to the forest, laid out under Napoleon I.
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Château de Pierrefonds
A spectacular medieval castle restored by Viollet-le-Duc, a few kilometres away, the setting for many films and series.
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