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Loop of the Royal Forest of Compiègne

Loop of the Royal Forest of Compiègne

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Loop of the Royal Forest of Compiègne

03:24

46.2km

370m

Starting from Compiègne train station (40 minutes from Paris-Nord), this route of nearly 50 kilometers crosses the fifth largest national forest in France on roads with little traffic. First, it reaches the Château de Pierrefonds, to the southeast, via the Compiègne–Saint-Jean-aux-Bois-Pierrefonds cycle path.

by Oise Tourisme

Last updated: September 18, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

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171 m in total

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Train Station

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1.23 km

Palais impérial de Compiègne

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Listed as a historical monument since 1994, the Imperial Palace of Compiègne is a former royal and imperial residence. It was built by Louis XV and XVI, then refurbished by …

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11.7 km

Étang Sainte-Périne

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Dug in 1813, the Sainte-Périne pond is located in the heart of the Compiègne forest. Crossed by the ru de la Brévière, this body of water extends over approximately two hectares. Opposite the jetty is the Maison Forestière de Sainte-Périne.

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14.9 km

Saint-Jean-aux-Bois Abbey and Fortified Gate

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Saint-Jean-aux-Bois is a small village. It was almost classified among the "most beautiful villages in France", alas, it was not. A short walk will allow you to discover the fortified …

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22.0 km

Pierrefonds Castle

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Pierrefonds Castle has many stories to tell. It was built towards the end of the 14th century by the Duke of Orléans. Dismantled in the 17th century and left in …

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38.9 km

Belvédère des Beaux Monts

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An exceptional perspective in the heart of the Compiègne forest. The five-kilometer, 60-meter-wide avenue, which starts from the Imperial Palace, was designed by Napoleon I to remind Empress Marie-Louise of …

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46.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

9.40 km

6.39 km

4.63 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

11.9 km

9.12 km

2.87 km

301 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Oise TourismeFebruary 2, 2023

Starting from Compiègne train station (40 minutes from Paris-Nord), this route of nearly 50 kilometers crosses the fifth largest national forest in France on roads with little traffic. First, it reaches the Château de Pierrefonds, to the southeast, via the Compiègne–Saint-Jean-aux-Bois-Pierrefonds cycle

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