The church of the Abbey of Saint-Jean-aux-Bois is classified as a historic monument. The abbey church was built between 1220 and 1225.
For a trip to Saint-Jean-aux-Bois, you may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture and history
The chapter house of the abbey was built between 1160 and 1170 and remains as one of the surviving relics of the Abbey of Saint-Jean-aux-Bois. The Church of Saint-Jean also contains a figurative stained-glass window depicting the Passion and Resurrection of Christ. The village is also characterised by a fortified gateway with two towers.
The Grand Orgue de Saint-Jean was installed in spring 2015. It combines traditional organ building with digital technology and is considered a first in France. Another special feature is the oak Le Chêne Saint-Jean, which is believed to be 750 years old.
Nature
The Arboretum de Saint-Jean-aux-Bois covers 1.4 hectares. It features sensory stations for experiencing fir scents, identifying tree species and animal tracks, as well as a wooden xylophone for perceiving different wood sounds.
The arboretum includes a botanical garden designed to be accessible to people with visual impairments and wheelchair users. The information boards include translations in Braille.
Routes
The 17-kilometre cycle route from Compiègne to Pierrefonds passes through Saint-Jean-aux-Bois. The hiking trail La Tête Saint-Jean begins at Carrefour Saint-Nicolas-de-Courson in Saint-Jean-aux-Bois.
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