Crépy-en-Valois: history and sights
Served by: Transilien K.
Did you know?
Crépy-en-Valois was one of the centres of the Valois; its château became the seat of the administration of the Duchy of Valois in the 16th century, and its Saint-Aubin chapel dates from the 1170s-1180s.
Anecdote
Housed since 1949 in the former château, the Musée de l'archerie et du Valois shows an archery collection described as unique in Europe.
Around Crépy-en-Valois
- Musée de l'archerie et du Valois, 900 m away — A 'Musée de France' in the former Saint-Aubin château, with an archery collection and sacred statuary from the Valois.
- Collégiale Saint-Thomas-de-Canterbury, 800 m away — A collegiate church dedicated to Thomas Becket, whose remains are listed historic monuments.
- Église Saint-Denis, 1000 m away — Considered the first church built in Crépy, rebuilt by the counts of Valois in the corner of their château.