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A must-see history

This castle is simply magnificent and worth a visit too!!!!

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.

Its castle, its restaurants and its lake. A real change of scenery.

The armistice agreement of World War I was signed here on November 11, 1918 in a clearing in the forest of Compiègne in a railway carriage. In June 1940, France's capitulation to the German Reich was also signed here and in the same carriage. For this purpose, the carriage was brought back here from a museum on Hitler's orders. The original carriage no longer exists, but you can admire an identical carriage here in the museum for a fee. Today you can also find a lot of patriotism and commemoration here.

The Castle of Pierrefonds (French: Château de Pierrefonds) is an imposing castle near Pierrefonds on the south-west edge of the Forest of Compiègne, north of Paris between Villers-Cotterêts and Compiègne, in the l'Oise department. The castle exhibits the main characteristic features of the medieval defensive architectural style. The castle of Pierrefonds has been classified as a French historical monument since 1862. After a period in which public interest declined, activity has grown strongly today, including through the acquisition of new works of art and renovation of the park. The castle has served as a film set several times, including for Les Visiteurs and The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc. In 2007, the castle was on the route of the Tour de France (3rd stage). Pierrefonds Castle was also used as a setting for the BBC series Merlin as the castle of 'Camelot'.

The Abbey of Saint Jean Aux Bois was founded in 1152 by Queen Adelaide of Savoy and is today a historic monument with a beautiful Gothic church, a fortified gate and a cloistered garden. You can discover the history and architecture of this place, but also enjoy the nature and tranquility of the surrounding area. The abbey is located in the heart of the village of Saint-Jean-aux-Bois, which has retained its medieval charm and offers some local specialties.

What a powerful facility! No wonder Napoleon III set up his private residence here. Violet le Duc expanded the medieval fortress into a magnificent castle and if you want to experience it on film, you can see it in "The Man with the Iron Mask" (Leonardo the Caprio). Very worthwhile, and of course surrounded by crowds of tourists.