Remy: Woodland Nature, Architectural History and Remembrance

If you’re looking for a hotel in Remy, you can explore the area through the themes that make a trip here interesting: woodland nature, architectural history, remembrance and cycling. The Forêt de Remy, the Église Saint-Denis, the Nécropole nationale de Rémy and the permanent cycling route “Cyclotourisme en pays Franc” each represent a distinct focus. When planning your stay, you can decide whether nature, architectural history, remembrance or a cycling tour is most important to you.

Woodland Nature in Remy

The Forêt de Remy is protected as a ZNIEFF. The French term, “Zone naturelle d'intérêt écologique, faunistique et floristique,” describes a natural area of ecological, faunal and floristic interest. The notable Fuchs’ orchid (Orchis de Fuchs) grows in the forest. In spring, yellow daffodils, white anemones and blue hyacinths color the woodland understory; flowering times naturally vary.

Several rare plant species grow in the Bois de Pieumelle, including hanging sedge and pill sedge. Wetlands and forest ponds in the woods around Remy are important breeding sites for several rare and endangered amphibian species. The nature-related highlights therefore range from seasonal spring flowers and rare sedges to breeding habitats for endangered amphibians.

Church and Architectural History

The Église Saint-Denis is classified as a historic monument. It was designated by decree on February 5, 1920. An extensive building campaign began in 1564. During this work, the choir was rebuilt and the transept was doubled in size.

The lords of the Counts of Clermont built a fortified castle in Remy in the 13th century. The castle’s history therefore predates the extensive building campaign at Saint-Denis.

The Nécropole nationale de Rémy

The Nécropole nationale de Rémy was established in 1921 to bring together soldiers who had previously been buried in individual graves or temporary cemeteries in the Oise département. It contains the remains of soldiers who died during various operations of the First World War in the Oise département, mainly in 1918. The necropolis is the resting place of 1,828 French combatants and 52 civilians. Among the French combatants buried there are six who were killed in the fighting in June 1940.

Admission is free. The necropolis is listed as open from January 1 to December 31, 2026. Check the visitor information in advance if you are planning a specific visit.

Cycling Route Through Several Places

The permanent cycling route “Cyclotourisme en pays Franc” passes through Francières, Rémy and Compiègne, and continues to Le Meux. As the route may change when it is revised, check the route before setting out. This makes it possible to include Remy as part of a cycling tour that takes in several named places.

Discover more destinations: Le Mesnil-En-Thelle, Le Meux, Hondainville, Janville, Montreuil-Sur-Brèche, Paillart, Liancourt, Bailleval

For the broader travel overview: Oise.