Holiday apartment in Tilloloy: Château, church and cultural history

Tilloloy is characterised by a château, a Renaissance church, a formal garden and a park that also provides the setting for cultural events. Those who choose a holiday apartment in Tilloloy can therefore shape their stay around history, architecture, literature and music. The special features of the village can be understood through these different facets.

Château, garden and a Parisian portal

The Domaine de Tilloloy is partially classified as a Monument historique under a decree dated 4 March 1994. The French formal garden of the Château de Tilloloy has been classified as a Monument historique since 1994. For visitors who want to combine architecture and garden art, this offers two different perspectives on Tilloloy’s cultural heritage.

One particular detail is the Portail de l'hôtel d'Hinnisdal: it bears a cartouche panel with the inscription “HOTEL / D'HINNISDAL”. The portal comes from the Hôtel d'Hinnisdal on Rue Cassette in the Parisian Saint-Sulpice district. It was probably moved to the park of the Château de Tilloloy and rebuilt there around 1906. This architectural feature thus connects Tilloloy with a specific place of origin in Paris.

Renaissance, stained-glass windows and the courtyard of honour

The Eglise de Tilloloy is a Renaissance church; its stained-glass windows are its finest adornment. The elegant brick and stone façade also deserves attention: it forms part of the courtyard of honour of the Château de Tilloloy. As a result, different architectural details take centre stage in one location, from the historic façade to the colourful design of the windows.

Literature and places of remembrance

Tilloloy’s history during the First World War is also addressed in literature. In his book “La Main coupée”, Blaise Cendrars describes his Foreign Legion unit passing through the village. Delegations from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution occasionally visit the Eglise de Tilloloy and the Château de Tilloloy.

Music and events in the park

The RETRO C TROP festival offers a different travel focus. It has taken place at the Château de Tilloloy since 2016 and presents music by artists from the 1950s to the 2000s. During the festival, the stage is set up in front of the Château de Tilloloy; the lawns of the courtyard of honour serve as a lounge area for festival visitors. The park of the Château de Tilloloy is available for outdoor activities such as receptions, exhibitions and concerts.

Getting there and choosing a holiday apartment

For families with different interests, this gives rise to various possible daily focuses: historic architecture, gardens and stained-glass windows, a literary approach to local history, or music and events. When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday house in Tilloloy, you can consider your personal focus and preferred journey together. Montdidier, Compiègne and TGV Haute Picardie are connected with travel to Tilloloy. These reference points can be included in your travel planning alongside the cultural programme you want to attend.

More travel ideas

If you would like to extend your travel planning beyond Tilloloy, you can also include Folleville, Suzanne, Favières, Mareuil Caubert, Vron, Nesle, Vironchaux and Buire-Courcelles in your further selection.

To the overarching travel overview: Somme.