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Château de Chantilly
A grand estate north of Paris housing the Musée Condé, the second largest collection of antique paintings in France after the Louvre.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Senlis
Hauts-de-France, France · Europe
About Senlis
Senlis is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Avilly-Saint-Léonard, 7km from Château de Chantilly.
Senlis is in Hauts-de-France, France, with about 19,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Avilly-Saint-Léonard, about 4 km away.
Senlis (French pronunciation: [sɑ̃lis] ) is a commune in the northern French department of Oise, Hauts-de-France.
The monarchs of the early French dynasties lived in Senlis, attracted by the proximity of the Chantilly forest. It is known for its Gothic cathedral and other historical monuments. Its inhabitants areRead more
called "Senlisiens" and "Senlisiennes".
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Senlis?
Within an hour or so of Senlis: Château de Chantilly (7 km), Parc Astérix (8 km), Château de Compiègne (29 km), Château de Pierrefonds (33 km).
Are there any good drives near Senlis?
The nearest famous roads are Rouen-Les-Essarts.
Where is Senlis?
Senlis is in Hauts-de-France, France, about 4 km from Avilly-Saint-Léonard.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 19,160
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Hauts-de-France
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 49.2072, 2.5866
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Worth the detour from Senlis
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Parc Astérix
French theme park north of Paris based on the beloved Astérix comic book series with Gallic-themed rides and shows.
8 km · about 15 min drive
castle
Château de Compiègne
A vast imperial palace of Napoleon and Napoleon III, set beside one of France's grandest forests.
29 km · about 35 min drive
castle
Château de Pierrefonds
A fairy-tale castle restored by Viollet-le-Duc, its turrets a magnet for filmmakers and dreamers.
33 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Disneyland Paris
Europe's most visited theme park featuring Disney magic with a French flair just outside Paris.
40 km · about 45 min drive
cathedral
Sacré-Cœur Basilica (Basilique du Sacré-Cœur)
Romano-Byzantine basilica crowning the summit of Montmartre, offering sweeping panoramic views across Paris.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Moulin Rouge
Legendary Parisian cabaret with its iconic red windmill, birthplace of the modern can-can dance since 1889.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Walt Disney Studios Park Paris
The second gate at Disneyland Paris dedicated to the magic of Disney and Pixar filmmaking.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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