the valois region
A strategic geographic location
Its privileged geographical position, at the gateway to Northern Europe and in the immediate vicinity of Paris, makes the Pays de Valois a strategic crossroads between the Île-de-France and Hauts-de-France regions. Its proximity to Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport enhances its attractiveness, while preserving a peaceful, authentic living environment, far from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The Pays de Valois is an area that harmoniously combines nature, history and heritage. Located in the heart of the Paris Basin, it comprises 62 communes and is home to some 57,000 inhabitants. This verdant region, bordered by the Oise, Ourcq, Plaine de France and Soissonnais rivers, offers a varied landscape of forests, agricultural plains and picturesque villages, often dominated by a church or castle.
the valois region
A historical legacy
A land of history, the Pays de Valois boasts an exceptional heritage that bears witness to its glorious past, notably as the cradle of the House of Valois. Its historic castles and churches tell of the royal and architectural heritage of a region that has seen great dynasties born and flourish.
the valois region
A land of history, the Pays de Valois boasts an exceptional heritage that bears witness to its glorious past.
the valois region
An unspoilt tourist destination
In addition to its heritage, the Pays de Valois is an attractive tourist destination, offering a unique experience untouched by excessive commercial development. Close to iconic sites such as Ermenonville, the Mer de Sable, Parc Astérix, Chantilly, Senlis, Compiègne and Pierrefonds, it attracts visitors in search of culture and nature.
The Château François 1er and the Cité Internationale de la Langue Française in the Retz-en-Valois area and the Nord de l’Ourcq in Seine-et-Marne are part of a historic “Valois” complex that is attracting a great deal of interest.