Attractions and Places To See around Béthisy-Saint-Martin - Top 20

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Beautiful little village nestled in the heart of the forest. The inn at La Bonne Idée is a great place to eat and stay; I have never been disappointed, I recommend it.

This architectural ensemble included thermal baths, a performance building and a temple. To have !

The oldest building within the grounds of the Château de la Douye is what appears to be part of the “Grand Hôtel” built by King John II the Good in 1344 and partially destroyed during the 100 Years' War. John II liked Bethisy which he called his “desert”. He made numerous stays there. The Château de la Douye is more recent. It is described as a composite manor, made up of two buildings at right angles: one very simple, is from the 17th century; the other contains the chapel whose window with flamboyant tracery retains stained glass. At the intersection a 15th century staircase turret. The history of the castle is little known. The first owners seem to have been the Anthonis, lords of Douye. Around 1475, Gilles Anthonis, Lord of Douye, Baron and Vémars, was Notary and Secretary to King Louis XI and hereditary Gruyer of Béthisy, in the forest of Cuise. Subsequently, for example, it was the turn of Berthelemy (1570), Le Doux (1655) and Beaurain (1762). More recently, La Douye welcomed the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Spirit. Numerous works have now completely transformed the interiors. The stained glass window is also more modern. Around 1820 the arms of Charles VI and VII were visible on the turret and in the chapel. Charles VI, the beloved or the madman, king of France from 1380 to 1422. Charles VII, the victorious, king of France from 1422 to 1461.

The Château de la Douye in Béthisy-Saint-Pierre is a composite manor, formed by two buildings at right angles: one very simple, from the 17th century; the other contains the chapel with flamboyant windows and stained glass. At the intersection there is a 15th century stair turret. The Château de la Douye is surrounded by a large park and faces the two turrets that remain from the medieval castle of King John II the Good, who built the "Grand Hôtel" in 1344 and partially destroyed it during the Hundred Years' War. You can also admire the old mill on the Automne river, which crosses the territory of the commune.

The Château de Montépilloy is a medieval castle in ruins which was built in the 12th century by Guy III le Bouteiller de Senlis, a nobleman in the service of the kings of France. It was the scene of several battles and sieges during the Hundred Years' War and the Wars of Religion. You will be able to discover the remains of the imposing keep, the polygonal enclosure, the entrance gate and the unfinished “new castle” which date from different periods in the history of the castle. The castle is surrounded by forests and offers panoramic views of the countryside. You can also enjoy the charm of the neighboring village of Montépilloy, which has a church, a fountain and an old washhouse. The castle is open to the public from June to September.

The Gallo-Roman site of Champlieu is located on a plateau near the Compiègne forest. The site offers the ruins of a temple, a theater and a bathing establishment dating from the first centuries of the Roman Empire. You can explore the remains of these ancient buildings and imagine how they looked in their original splendor. You can also admire the medieval church of Champlieu, located nearby and built in the 11th and 12th centuries. The site is open all year round and has information panels and a digital tool to help you better understand its history. By browsing this site, you will immerse yourself in the past and the present and you will have a good sports session.

The Champlieu Chapel, also known as Notre-Dame-de-la-Nativite, is a Romanesque church that was built in the 11th and 12th centuries on the site of an ancient Gallo-Roman villa. The church is now in ruins, but you can still admire its elegant architecture and carved capitals. The church is surrounded by a peaceful forest and a cemetery, where there are ancient tombs and crosses. The Champlieu Chapel is a hidden treasure that offers insight into the medieval history of Picardy.