Forests, ponds and fields occupy a large part of Gouvieux: the 2,253-hectare area consists of around two thirds of these landscapes, is crossed by the Nonette and borders the Oise.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Gouvieux chooses Gouvieux as their place to stay.
Nature and Waterways
The Nonette flows through Gouvieux for 7 km before joining the Oise at Toutevoie. The Camp de César overlooks the Oise and Toutevoie. It is a rocky spur dating from the Neolithic period, enclosed by a 900-metre-long rampart.
Paths
The “A cheval sur la Nonette” discovery trail in Gouvieux is 5.7 km long. There are also four marked circular trails in Gouvieux; hiking leaflets are available at the town hall.
Culture and History
The historic course of the Nonette in Gouvieux includes the Chaussée dam, seven mill channels, seven washhouses, as well as successive bridges and footbridges that still exist today.
The Sainte-Geneviève church in Gouvieux features elements from the 13th and 18th centuries. Because of the unstable ground, it is heavily supported.
In Gouvieux, the troglodytic heritage is being repurposed for storing local wines. The troglodytic village can be visited individually free of charge at any time.
Claire Fréchet’s studio in Gouvieux is located in a troglodytic house. Workshops and master classes for adults and children take place at the studio throughout the year. The MosaïkToone showroom studio in Gouvieux offers mosaic demonstrations and mosaic classes.
Getting There
Chantilly/Gouvieux railway station is served by TER Hauts-de-France.
Other places in this selection: Saint-Leu-D'esserent, Fresnoy-Le-Luat, Nointel, Frétoy-Le-Château, Delincourt, Maignelay-Montigny, Thourotte and Hénonville.
