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| State | France | |
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| Region | Picardy | |
| Altitude | 76 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 24.07 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 14.277 (2017) | |
| POSTAL CODE | 60300 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
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Senlis (pronounced sɑ̃lis) is a city of Picardy.
To know
Background
The history of the city dates back to the Gallo-Roman period. In 987 Ugo Capeto he was elected king of France in the city. The city of here was significant throughout the Middle Ages.
Even today, thanks to its proximity to the capital Paris, which is only 50 km away, it still attracts many tourists.
How to orient yourself
Senlis (Oise): full screen map.How to get
By car
Senlis is located about 50 km north-east of Paris or 175 km from Lille, not far from the A1 motorway, take exit 8. From there it is 2 km west of the center.
On the train
From Paris Nord train station take the TER to Creil, from there continue by bus. Or stop at Usine des Eaux.
How to get around
The center can be easily explored on foot.
What see
Churches
Cathedral of Our Lady
1 Cathedral of Our Lady (Cathédrale Notre-Dame), 1 Place Notre Dame, ☎ 33 3 44 53 15 38. 
Free. 
Mon-Sun 8: 30-19: 00, except during masses (Sat 19:00, Sun 9:00, 11:00 and 18:00). Begun in 1153 and completed around 1240, in front of which is the small Place du Parvis with the Hôtel de Vermandois. 
Free. 
Mon-Sun 8: 30-19: 00, except during masses (Sat 19:00, Sun 9:00, 11:00 and 18:00). Begun in 1153 and completed around 1240, in front of which is the small Place du Parvis with the Hôtel de Vermandois.
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Abbey of Saint-Vincent
- 2 Abbey of Saint-Vincent (Abbaye Saint-Vincent de Senlis). The former abbey of Saint-Vincent with a beautiful 12th century tower.
- 3 Collegiate church of Saint-Frambourg (Collégiale Saint-Frambourg), 2-14 Place Saint-Frambourg. Inside there are stained glass windows designed by Joan Miró.
- 4 Église Saint-Aignan, 7 rue de Beauvais.
- 5 Église Saint-Pierre, Rue Saint-Pierre and avenue du Général-Leclerc, ☎ 33 3 44 32 00 80. 12th century church in flamboyant Gothic style, renovated in the 17th century and partially renovated in 2015.
Roman buildings
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Arènes de Senlis
- 6 Arènes de Senlis, Place des Arènes. From apr to oct with guided tour (ask at the information office). Built in the 1st century AD, as a Gallo-Roman building with an ellipsoidal and semi-hollow shape, it could hold 8000 spectators.
- 7 Gallo-Roman walls of Senlis (Remparts de Senlis).
Museums
Museum of art and archeology
- 8 Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie, Place Notre-Dame, ☎ 33 03 44 24 86 72. Full € 6, reduced € 3.50 (admission also valid for the musée de la Vénerie). Wed-Sun 10: 00-13: 00 and 14: 00-18: 00. A small art collection, the most interesting part of which is the work of artists from the first half of the 20th century, and a slightly larger archaeological collection representing the Roman foundations of the city. The museum occupies the building of the former episcopal palace, known since the 12th century. The building was rebuilt several times: in the 13th century, after the fire of 1486, then in the 16th and 19th centuries, and in 2007 the museum was closed for seven years for restoration, and at the same time archaeological excavations were conducted and found many interesting things, some of which are now on display in the museum. In the basement you will find the foundations of a Gallo-Roman house and, on the top floor, medieval rooms, including a chapel. Also present: a bronze base of the Roman emperor Claudius, the head of a bearded man from the 13th century and a collection of paintings from the 17th to the 20th century.
- 9 [link previously not working]Musée de la vénerie, Place du Parvis Notre-Dame, ☎ 33 03 44 29 49 93. Full € 6, reduced € 3.50 (admission also valid for the Musée d'Art et d'Archéologie). Wed-Sun 10: 00-13: 00 and 14: 00-18: 00. Museum dedicated to works with the theme of hunting.
- 10 Musée des Spahis (Military Museum), Place du Parvis Notre-Dame, ☎ 33 03 44 24 86 72. Free. Sat-Sun 10: 00-13: 00 and 14: 00-18: 00 and by appointment Wed-Fri. A military museum dedicated to the colonial body of light cavalry of spahis located in the territory of the municipality of Senlis
Other
Royal Castle of Senlis and Saint-Maurice priory
- 11 Royal Castle of Senlis and Saint-Maurice priory (Château royal de Senlis et prieuré Saint-Maurice), Place du Parvis de la cathédrale Notre Dame, ☎ 33 3 44 26 15 50. Mon-Sun 10 am-8pm.
- 12 Hôpital de la Charité, 1, rue du Temple.
- 13 Hôtel de Faucigny-Lucinge, 23 rue de Beauvais.
- 14 Hôtel du Haubergier, 27 rue Sainte-Geneviève and 20, rue du Haubergier.
- 15 Gare de Senlis, Place de la Gare. The old station of Senlis
- 16 Domaine de Valgenceuse. Park of 8 hectares.
Events and parties
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Safety
How to keep in touch
Around
- 1 Abbaye de la Victoire. Abandoned abbey from 1214 about 2.5 km from the city.
- 2 Château de Raray.
Other projects
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