Fresneaux-Montchevreuil: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Church of Saint-Germain in Fresneaux-Montchevreuil has been listed as a monument historique since 2001. Its oldest part is a nave dating from the 11th century; the choir features tall, slender lancet windows. The church also houses the painting “The Incredulity of Saint Thomas,” a copy after Caravaggio.

A trip to Fresneaux-Montchevreuil may be combined with the desire to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture and History

The Germain-Gaillard Pyramid is the tomb of the former mayor of Fresneaux-Montchevreuil, who held office from 28 May to 14 November 1832.

Mother-of-pearl button manufacturing was carried out in Fresneaux-Montchevreuil in the 19th and 20th centuries. At the beginning of the 20th century, there were five button factories in the village. Many residents, particularly women, worked for these button factories from home.

Landscape

The ornamental gardens of Château de Montchevreuil include a water feature. The Germain-Gaillard Pyramid can be seen on the banks of the Ru du Mesnil; a footpath leads there.

Hiking

Fresneaux is listed as a point of interest on the “De Saint-Crépin à la pyramide de Germain Gaillard” hiking route.

Events

The Domaine de Montchevreuil offers the hosting of a wide variety of events in six salons and reception rooms.

Further destinations: Lachapelle-Saint-Pierre, Ermenonville, Bornel, Bresles, Tourly, Fontenay-Torcy, Verderonne, Crisolles

To the higher-level travel overview: Oise.