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Saint-Pierre-es-Champs

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Saint-Pierre-es-Champs is a commune of the Oise, in the Hauts-de-France region, 30 km west of Beauvais, on the borders of the Eure and Seine-Maritime.

The territory of the area of ​​10 km² is bordered on the west by the course of the Epte, a tributary of the Seine considered the geographical and historical boundary between Picardy and Normandy.

Already occupied during the Neolithic and later in Antiquity, archaeological excavations have uncovered weapons dating from the Stone Age and Roman coins on the site of Côte Sainte-Hélène, which dominates the Epte to 190 m of altitude, the village is erected in parish since the ninth century.

Over the centuries, Saint-Pierre-es-Champs benefited from relative prosperity thanks to the exploitation of its peat bogs, in humid areas, from which valuable fuel was extracted. This activity lasted until 1962. At that time, sheep farming was also abandoned on the slopes overlooking the peat bogs.

This entire natural area with an exceptional ecosystem is now protected and, along with Côte Sainte-Hélène, constitutes a heritage and tourist asset of the first order. Designed and developed, the site itself justifies a stage in Saint-Pierre-es-Champs, which has about 700 inhabitants.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySaint-Pierre-es-Champs
Postcode60850
Latitude49.4323770 (N 49° 25’ 57”)
Longitude1.7268830 (E 1° 43’ 37”)
AltitudeFrom 77m to 222m
Surface area10.80 km²
Population717 inhabitants
Density66 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureBeauvais (30 km, 37 min)
Insee code60592
IntercommunalityCC du Pays de Bray
DepartmentOise
TerritoryPicardy
RegionHauts-de-France

Nearest cities & towns

Neuf-Marché2.1 km (4 min)
Bouchevilliers4.4 km (7 min)
Saint-Germer-de-Fly4.6 km (6 min)
Talmontiers6.6 km (8 min)
Montroty7.2 km (10 min)
Martagny8 km (14 min)
Ernemont-la-Villette8 km (11 min)
Amécourt8.4 km (13 min)
Puiseux-en-Bray8.6 km (11 min)
Bosc-Hyons8.7 km (12 min)
Cuigy-en-Bray8.9 km (12 min)
Gournay-en-Bray9 km (11 min)
Mainneville9.4 km (12 min)
Bézancourt10.2 km (14 min)

Things to see and do

In terms of built heritage, a visit to the village may include the church dedicated to St. Peter whose foundations date back to the 9th century. The neo-Romanesque building was rebuilt in 1840. Its stained glass windows and statues are noticeable. Information on +33 3 44 82 50 05.

Place then to the discovery of the specific natural environment of the municipality.

Now classified as a Regional Nature Reserve on some 80 hectares, the site is divided into several poles: the Côte Sainte-Hélène, all peat bogs punctuated with ponds and pastures. Arranged to reconcile the preservation of fauna and flora and pleasure of the walk, the set is marked out with marked trails and didactic panels. At the top of the coast, an orientation table decorated with ceramics allows to admire and "understand" the Pays de Bray.

Rare butterfly species and equally fragile varieties of orchids are to be observed, especially during free walks or organized regularly by the Natural Conservatory or the Inter-communal Tourist Office. Also worth mentioning on the coast are the archaeological remains and a secular linden tree at the foot of which were discovered burials. Chapels have been erected on the slope following former pagan places of worship.

For information or guided tours, or even larger excursions that may include incursions on the other side of the Epte or other remarkable areas of the Pays de Bray, contact +33 3 44 82 62 74.

The wetlands that led to the development and exploitation of the peatlands also favored the formation of many ponds on a quarter of the Reserve. A majority is accessible to the fishermen provided of course to respect scrupulously the regulation. These water features are also conducive to the walk in a bucolic and judiciously landscaped (bridges, pathways). Flower spaces, a tavern and play areas are also available. The ponds area is home to a number of festive events throughout the year. Information on +33 6 82 61 06 60.

Places of interest

Natural sites

Events and festivities

May 1st, garage sale on the site of the peat bogs ponds with guided tours and sale of lily of the valley. Registration or information on +33 6 20 80 74 76.

In May, hike 12 km - 15 km.

In early June, market terroir and crafts, activities for children, picnic, tavern.

In June, gathering of vehicles of yesteryear on the site of Peat bogs, rides in motorcycles and old cars, workshops, old-fashioned garage... Information in +33 6 20 80 74 76.

Weather

Friday 3 may
Min. 8°C - Max. 16°C
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Saturday 4 may
Min. 6°C - Max. 15°C
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Sunday 5 may
Min. 9°C - Max. 15°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Abbey of Saint-Germer-de-Fly.

Hill St. Helena.

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Eco-tourism by electric bike in French Vexin
Nature and the great outdoors42 € to 64 € Us (41 km)
Historical train ride with a steam locomotive
Entertainment40 € Sotteville-lès-Rouen (45 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
"Walk" in Gournay in Bray
HikeEasy50 minGournay-en-Bray (5.7 km)
The Orchids
HikeEasy2:15La Feuillie (15.8 km)
The Papillonerie
HikeIntermediate1:30La Hallotière (21 km)
Visit of Forges-les-Eaux
HikeEasy35 minForges-les-Eaux (24 km)
Epte Circuit
Cycling itineraryAthletic2:45Forges-les-Eaux (24 km)

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