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Orry-la-Ville

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Oise

Orry-la-Ville is a small commune of the Oise with no shortage of charm and tourist appeal. It is located on the edge of the Val-d'Oise Ile, bordering the forest of Chantilly and takes place in the district of Senlis, bordering Luzarches or Pontarmé.

The city of Orry-la-Ville existed since Roman times and has its foundation in particular to the presence of sandstone quarries located not far away. Considered one of the oldest parishes in the diocese of Senlis, the city has experienced a rich and fascinating history, as evidenced by several monuments of the town.

Charming and lively, Orry-la-Ville was able to showcase its strengths and its typical architecture to attract visitors lovers of old stones and history.

Geographical information

MunicipalityOrry-la-Ville
Postcode60560
Latitude49.1322110 (N 49° 7’ 56”)
Longitude2.5130710 (E 2° 30’ 47”)
AltitudeFrom 42m to 129m
Surface area12.10 km²
Population3473 inhabitants
Density287 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureBeauvais (62 km, 1:02)
Insee code60482
IntercommunalityCC de l'Aire Cantilienne
DepartmentOise
TerritoryPicardy
RegionHauts-de-France

Nearest cities & towns

La Chapelle-en-Serval1.9 km (4 min)
Coye-la-Forêt4.4 km (7 min)
Pontarmé4.9 km (6 min)
Survilliers6 km (9 min)
Fosses6.5 km (10 min)
Thiers-sur-Thève6.5 km (9 min)
Plailly7.2 km (9 min)
Lamorlaye7.6 km (13 min)
Chaumontel7.8 km (12 min)
Mortefontaine8.8 km (11 min)
Saint-Witz9 km (11 min)
Chantilly9.2 km (12 min)
Vineuil-Saint-Firmin9.8 km (12 min)
Luzarches9.9 km (15 min)

Things to see and do

The monuments to discover abound in the town. It is no less than two sites classified as an historic monument in Orry-la-Ville. The first is the Church of Our Lady of the Nativity built in the second half of the twelfth century. Influenced by the architecture of Notre-Dame-de-Senlis, the religious building presents a novel style, with some Gothic elements. The bell tower, meanwhile, dates from the early thirteenth. The other site is classified Lantern Commelles, located at the end of the ponds of the same name. This is an old gothic fireplace belonging to a former tile Chaalis Abbey, which dates from the twelfth century. We also discover ancient residential buildings, the remains of the former monastic grange. The set is unfortunately not open to the public but can be admired from the outside.

Walking through the streets of Orry-la-Ville, visitors can admire several interesting sights, such as washing of the early nineteenth century, an old water mill of the eleventh century or the former St. Louis chapel of which only the eastern facade.

Marked by the horrors of World War II, the municipality of Orry-la-Ville installed several memorials on its territory as a memorial stone for two FFI killed just after liberation in August 1944, and a Dutch war cemetery in memory men who gave their lives for freedom.

Originally called the Castelet, the castle of the White terminal was built in the late nineteenth century by a Parisian pharmacist who wanted a second home. Now the property of the Regional Natural Park Oise-Pays de France, it serves the Park House and offers information on the surrounding environment.

Places of interest

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Events and festivities

The market is held every Thursday morning and the city offers a Christmas market in December.

The Summertime take place in the castle park of the White Terminal in May. For the occasion, several concerts are scheduled.

In September, Orry-la-Ville prepares its traditional flea market back to doing good business. For the occasion, a craft market is organized.

Weather

Thursday 23 may
Min. 11°C - Max. 20°C
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Friday 24 may
Min. 11°C - Max. 18°C
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Saturday 25 may
Min. 12°C - Max. 20°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Show: The White Queen's Castle
Entertainment17 € Coye-la-Forêt (3.5 km)
Tickets to Park Asterix
Entertainment51 € Plailly (4.2 km)
Bike hire in Chantilly
Nature and the great outdoors15 € to 35 € Chantilly (6.8 km)
Skip-the-line Ticket to Chantilly (Access to the Chateau, Park, and Stables) - Chantilly
Culture and education18 € Chantilly (7.1 km)
E-ticket – The Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis
Culture and education11 € Saint-Denis (25 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Career hike
HikeEasy2:00Saint-Vaast-lès-Mello (17.5 km)
Paris illuminations
Car itineraryEasy2:00Paris (33 km)
The Impressionist Seine, from Careers to Croissy-sur-Seine
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy1:30Chatou (37 km)
Beaumont Star Trail
HikeEasy35 minSaint-Germain-en-Laye (41 km)
Clairoix Historical Route
Village visitEasy1:00Clairoix (42 km)

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