Remy brings together diverse forest nature and traces of different periods: a church with a significant architectural history, a fortified 13th-century castle and a national necropolis. Visitors can choose to focus on nature and history separately. A permanent cycling route also passes through Remy and other places before reaching Le Meux.
Forest Nature and Rare Species
The Forêt de Remy is protected as a ZNIEFF, a “Zone naturelle d'intérêt écologique, faunistique et floristique.” In spring, yellow daffodils, white anemones and blue hyacinths color the woodland understory. The forest is also home to the notable Fuchs’ orchid (Orchis de Fuchs). Because this seasonal floral display depends on the time of year, flowering times may vary over the course of the year.
The Bois de Pieumelle is another botanical discovery in the area: several rare plant species grow there, including hanging sedge and pill sedge. Nature here is not just about plants. Wetlands and forest ponds in the woods around Remy are important breeding grounds for several rare and endangered amphibian species. The habitats described range from flowering woodland understory to bodies of water that are important to amphibians.
The Church and Historic Traces
The Église Saint-Denis is classified as a historic monument; it was listed by decree on February 5, 1920. A major building campaign began in 1564: during the works, the choir was rebuilt and the transept was enlarged. The church is therefore at the heart of an architectural history whose specific changes concerned the choir and transept.
A different historical period is represented by the fortified castle built in Remy in the 13th century by the feudal lords of the Counts of Clermont. The castle belongs to the town’s medieval history; work on Saint-Denis followed several centuries later. Other ecclesiastical details in Remy include misericords on the choir stalls. Their carvings depict sea creatures, baskets and skulls—a striking variety of motifs distinct from the architectural history of the church building.
The NĂ©cropole nationale de RĂ©my
The necropolis was established in 1921 to bring together soldiers who had died in various engagements during the First World War in the Oise department, especially in 1918. They had previously been buried in individual graves or in temporary cemeteries in the department. Today, the remains of 1,828 French combatants and 52 civilians lie there.
Among the French combatants buried there are six who were killed in the fighting in June 1940. The necropolis thus commemorates different wartime contexts; in addition to the combatants, civilians are also among those buried there. Admission is free. In 2026, the necropolis is open from January 1 through December 31.
Cycling Through Several Places
The permanent “Cyclotourisme en pays Franc” cycling route passes through Francières, Rémy and Compiègne before reaching Le Meux. It therefore offers a named route connecting Remy with several stops. The route may change if it is revised, so check the current route before setting out.
To choose what to focus on, consider the difference between the themes: the forests are known for seasonal flora and amphibian habitats, while the church, castle and necropolis reveal different layers of history. This can help you decide whether nature or history should be the focus of your stay in Remy.
Discover more destinations: Jaulzy, Moliens, Bresles, Villers-Saint-Paul, Montataire, Thiers-Sur-Thève, Chantilly, Fontenay-Torcy
For the broader travel overview: Oise.
