Troussures: History, Nature and Spiritual Offerings
Accommodation in Troussures
Troussures offers several distinct starting points for planning a trip: cultural history, a specialist library, a nature garden and spiritual offerings. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay in Troussures, you can first decide which of these themes you want to shape your trip. The distinctions below will help you get your bearings: some details concern history and cultural heritage, while others relate to the specific form of a visit or a spiritual offering.
Church, Sculpture and the History of the Château
The Church of Notre-Dame de l’Annonciation was rebuilt after being destroyed by lightning in the 16th century. The rebuilding following the lightning strike marks a significant turning point in the church’s history.
A 36.5 cm-tall wooden statue of the Virgin and Child dates from the 15th century. On 5 November 1912, it was granted protected status; it was restored and is kept at the Musée départemental de l’Oise. These dates refer to different milestones: the 15th century is when the statue was made, while 1912 marks its protected status.
The Château of Troussures has a history spanning 1,050 years. This adds another historical landmark to the cultural themes of the town.
Patrick Ansar Library
The Patrick Ansar Library holds 13,000 books and 5,700 issues of periodicals on history, art history and cultural heritage. Its collections give the cultural theme a specific focus, ranging from general history to art history and heritage. Since June 2023, the library has been open to the public for on-site consultation, but by appointment only. Anyone wishing to use the collections must therefore book an appointment in advance; drop-in consultation is not available.
Nature Garden and Landscape
The nature garden in Troussures, managed by PROFONDHIS, covers more than 15,000 m² and recreates characteristic habitats of the Pays de Bray. Its focus is therefore on recreating the habitats of this landscape. Visits are possible year-round and are free of charge, but only as guided visits booked in advance. When planning, both the possible time of year and the format of the visit matter: the garden can be visited throughout the year, but a reservation and a guided tour are required.
Spiritual Offerings and Places
The Priory of Notre-Dame de Cana welcomes participants for spiritual retreats, training courses or individually arranged stays. A community of brothers welcomes visitors there. The options cover a range of purposes, from retreats and training to a personal stay.
In the park in Troussures, the Hermitage of Sainte Claire offers a time of silence and personal prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Its focus is therefore more specific than the Priory’s range of offerings. The spiritual centre in Troussures has 61 rooms.
When choosing Troussures as a destination, you can take these distinctions into account when planning: cultural history and the library offer a different focus from a guided visit to the nature garden, which requires a reservation, or a spiritual stay.
Discover more destinations: Vineuil-Saint-Firmin, HĂ©nonville, Grandvilliers, Canny-sur-Matz, Ormoy-Villers, Saint-Paul, La Chapelle-En-Serval, SĂ©rifontaine.
For the broader travel guide: Oise.
