Town in the Oise region Hauts-de-France, Chambly takes place forty kilometers from Paris, and thirty kilometers of Beauvais and its cathedral. Bordering the Val-d'Oise, it is nicknamed Gate Oise.
City Chambly advantage of the attractiveness of the capital, and the sweetness of the old rustic Picardy. Considered one of the oldest towns in France, there are traces of Chambly from the sixth century. Ancient agricultural and industrial land, it is growing strongly during the twelfth century, thanks to the construction of a church by Blanche of Castile, mother of St. Louis.
Today recognized for its economic appeal and its associative dynamism, culture and sports, Chambly also seduced by its attachment to tradition and its architectural heritage. The monuments to discover abound and reflect a strong influence of the city over the centuries.
Old city Chambly still today unveiled an architectural heritage of great beauty.
Listed building, the Church of Our Lady is due to a promise of Blanche of Castile for the healing of his son, King St. Louis. Built in the mid-thirteenth century, it represents one of the most beautiful buildings in the area. Elegant, bright and clear, the Church of Our Lady transmits the archetypal radiating style, yet innovative for the time.
By visiting Chambly, one can also enjoy the Saint-Aubin Romanesque and listed historical monument, or the Conti pavilion, small castle dating from the eighteenth century that the park was listed historic monument. Now owned by the city, it houses a recreation center.
We will also look at the castle of the nineteenth century the hamlet of Amblaincourt at the Place Charles de Gaulle trees, the washing present in the streets of the city center.
Not to mention the remarkable natural heritage of the city, with 4 urban parks whose Chantemesse Parks and Nelson Mandela who rely beautiful tree species and host frequent municipal events, and the two rivers - Esches and Coisnon - crossing Chambly.
Note, implementation, since 2019, the Paths-Heritage (s) highlighting around a circuit "curio-site", the historical heritage, natural and emotional Chambly.
The market is held every Saturday morning on the Place Charles de Gaulle.
Each year on Tuesday Gras Chambly organizes the Bois-Hourdy the party, the oldest festivals in France, dating celebration of the arrival of Louis IX in the thirteenth century. For the occasion, are felled an oak tree in the forest that became legendary tree, it sets up a costume parade held on Sunday in Lent. A fireworks display concluded this week of festivities.
In summer Chambly Playa offers the Chantemesse Park several entertainment with games of beach or relaxing activities.
The international festival of folk dances is organized every two years and attended by troupes from around the world. It takes place alternately with the medieval dedicated to the Middle Ages.
In late September, the cider festival offers various events around the apple.
Christmas festivities are offered each year in December around a rink.
