2024

OLD SENLIS STREETS

Street square and neighborhood to visit

Without doubt, it is one of the largest and best-preserved cities in France. This medieval town has been preserved from th century urbanization with a few exceptions, such as the Rue de République, a large straight artery cutting the center into two. Half a day will not be superfluous to discover the fortifications of Philippe-Auguste and the small streets with irregular pavés, picturesque names and covered façades of ivy and roses. A stroll will allow you to admire some beautiful sights such as the Saint-Via church masked by pretty kitsch columns. And to guess sumptuous hotels peculiar to massive portals surmounted by stone vases such as Hotel Germain, in the rue du Haubergier or on the square of Mauconseil. You can "rest" with the eyes, saturated with so many architectural beauties, using the ramparts from the Porte gate. With one side of the Nonette flowing down and Gardens, and on the other, Saint Vincent Abbey. Counsel: Don't hesitate to walk in the city when you walk away. The evening light gives a yellow hue to the limestone stones of the houses.

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