The Garden of the Ramparts

The Ramparts gardens, in Compiègne

The Ramparts gardens are a small confidential garden of Compiègne, along the vestiges of the old fortifications. The Compiègne audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this peaceful haven, little frequented, which runs along the historic wall of the town.

The confidential garden of the old fortifications

Here is the small confidential garden of the ramparts of Compiègne. Little frequented, it offers a pleasant and peaceful walk, away from the animation of the centre, and a good access to the vestiges of the wall of the town. Compiègne was indeed, through the centuries, a fortified town: the first fortification, dating from the Carolingian era, encompassed a small part of the current town, before the ramparts were enlarged and reinforced over time to protect the town. This garden allows to run along and discover what survives of these old walls, witnesses of the defensive past of the town, dear to the kings of France. Laid out as a green space, lined with greenery and flowers, it invites to strolling and contemplation, in an intimate and quiet atmosphere. It is one of those discreet places that reveal the hidden history of the town to those who take the time to discover them. A haven of peace and a witness of the fortifications, the Ramparts gardens are a charming stop of the discovery of Compiègne.

What to see

Here you stroll in the small confidential and peaceful garden that runs along the vestiges of the old wall of Compiègne, little frequented, away from the animation of the centre, offering a good access to the walls witnesses of the fortified past of the town, of which the first date back to the Carolingian era, in an intimate and green atmosphere. The Ramparts gardens are a haven of peace of Compiègne. It is a charming stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Ramparts gardens lie along the old wall, in the heart of Compiègne, reachable on foot. It is an open-air public garden, generally freely accessible according to its hours. The promenade there is peaceful, away from the lively arteries.

What are the Ramparts gardens in Compiègne?

A small confidential and peaceful garden that runs along the vestiges of the old fortified wall of Compiègne, little frequented, offering a good access to the walls, witnesses of the defensive past of the town, of which the first fortifications date back to the Carolingian era.

Where are the Ramparts gardens of Compiègne?

Along the old wall, in the heart of Compiègne, in the Oise, in France.