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The church is believed to have been built in the 12th century under the authority of the Knights Templar[2]. The church was almost completely destroyed during the First World War and was rebuilt identically in its original Romanesque style. It received its new blessing on March 6, 1932. It is characterized by its two-story bell tower, one square and the other octagonal, the capitals in the shape of heads perched on small columns, numerous sculptures along the gutters, and the modillions carved with fantastical figures. Source: Wikipedia

We used the abbey park for our breakfast. A wonderful place for a break. 🫖🥖

Ourscamp Abbey is located a few kilometers from Noyon, in the upper Oise Valley. Founded in 1129, it is the second-oldest Cistercian abbey in Picardy. It has been destroyed and rebuilt several times. Its longevity and conflicts have contributed to the abbey's transformations: from religious building to hospital and manufactory; over the centuries, it has served various purposes. Admire the ruins of the abbey church's Gothic choir, a magnificent stone structure. The nave, of which nothing remains, had nine sides, now symbolized by pine trees. Finally, the 13th-century sickbay, also known as the mortuary, is also worth a visit. Anecdotally: the abbey's name dates back to the 7th century. In 641, King Dagobert's advisor began construction, and according to the story, he used a bear to transport the heaviest materials...

Deserves to be renovated

The National Necropolis of Tracy-le-Mont is a national cemetery which houses the remains of 3,196 French soldiers who died during the First World War in the Oise. You can explore the tombs and ossuaries of these brave men, some of whom were father and son or brothers, who fought and fell together.

The Carrières de la Maison du Garde is a former quarry which served as a shelter and hospital for French soldiers during the First World War. You can explore the underground galleries and admire the sculptures, graffiti and objects left by the poilus who lived there. You can also learn about the history of the war and the village of Tracy-le-Mont, which was heavily bombed and damaged.

Free to visit this beautiful monastery which is currently being restored. More than worth a visit!

This enchanting place exudes history. It features dilapidated abbey ruins, one wing of the magnificent Baroque façade still intact, and the other half with bullet holes from the 20th-century World Wars. The beauty of the original Romanesque-Gothic buildings is accentuated by the spacious park. An idyll well worth a visit!