The Priory of Saint-Arnoult, one of the last half-timbered manors of the 15th century, of the Oise To the west of the department of Oise, the Priory of Saint-Arnoult is a former priory of the 11th century. This is an exceptional and rare example of manor houses with half-timbered and cob, having two levels and attic. This priory has a perfectly preserved sculpted facade: its symbolic decoration is expressed by motifs representing humans, animals and plants. Owned in the 18th century by the monks of Beaubec Abbey, the priory lost its original vocation.
It was ravaged by a fire in 1976: of the estate including farm buildings, there remains only the seigneurial home. In 1982, the Priory of Saint-Arnoult was bought by Nelly and Gilles Alglave, who devoted themselves to its restoration and decided to open it to the public. Their efforts are rewarded with numerous distinctions, such as a ranking for Historic Monuments in 1988 or a prize for Old French Houses in 1993.
During the European Heritage Days, discover this exceptional place during guided tours. The objective of the visits is to present the history of the places, but also the issues related to the construction and the memory of the places. Indeed, the Saint-Arnoult Priory is built in sustainable materials: a reflection on the use of such materials in contemporary architecture and on sustainable development will be proposed to you. Each visit lasts one hour, a departure takes place every hour between 14:00 and 18:00.
Book your visit to the Priory of Saint-Arnoult for the Heritage Days