Canny-sur-Matz: Church, Matz Valley and Local History

Canny-sur-Matz can be understood through three specific themes: the Matz Valley plain and the river’s source, the architecture of Saint-Michel Church, and the Bois des Loges Route. The landscape, local architectural history, and a hiking and mountain biking route reveal different aspects of the destination.

Landscape and the Matz Valley

Canny-sur-Matz lies on a plain in the Matz Valley. The Matz rises at the place known as Le Bouillon; the river, about 25 kilometres long, passes through 16 communes and flows into the Oise at Thourotte. This brings two scales together: the plain describes the local landscape, while the river’s length, the communes it passes through, and its mouth place its course in a wider context. The figure of about 25 kilometres is an approximation.

Saint-Michel Church and local history

Saint-Michel Church was built in 1926 in the Neo-Romanesque style. Its stained-glass windows come from different periods: Avenel created windows in the 1930s; there are also stained-glass windows by Flachat from 1960 and Pasquier from 1961. The construction and artistic works therefore belong to different periods. The Neo-Romanesque style places the architecture in context, while the windows add contributions from later decades.

The Ferme de Canny stands on the ruins of a former fortified castle. In contrast to the church, this site points to a different historical layer: Saint-Michel is associated with its year of construction and architectural style, while the Ferme is associated with the ruins of an earlier fortified site.

Bois des Loges Route

The Bois des Loges Route passes through Canny-sur-Matz. It is 8.1 kilometres long and suitable for hiking and mountain biking. The stated duration is two hours on foot and one hour by mountain bike. The same route can therefore be compared using two time estimates: the stated timeframe on foot is one hour longer than by mountain bike. The chosen activity affects the time you need to plan for, while the route length remains the same. If you include the route in your stay, use the duration given for your chosen mode of travel when planning your time.

Ceramics and local products

The ceramics of Aux Grés Des Vents reflect a focus on craftsmanship: functional stoneware pottery is fired in a wood-burning kiln designed on the model of Japanese “Noborigama” kilns. The material, purpose, and firing method give a clear picture of the work: stoneware refers to the material, while the wood-burning kiln inspired by Japanese designs describes the process. In 2026, visits to the shop or a workshop tour are available by appointment.

Joli Grain offers online ordering of farm-made pasta and organic flour, with collection at the Ferme de Canny in Canny-sur-Matz. If you would like to use this option, check the ordering and collection information in advance.

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