Property for sale in Oise

Oise sits just north of Paris, close enough for regular weekend visits from the capital yet covered in forest and open countryside that feels far removed from city life. Good road and rail links keep the department within easy reach of Paris for both weekenders and commuters. With its strong royal heritage, Oise is home to the grand chateaux of Chantilly, Pierrefonds and Compiègne, long favoured by French royalty, and to Beauvais, whose Cathédrale Saint-Pierre has the tallest Gothic vault ever built, rising almost 48 metres. Away from the best-known sites, buyers will find extensive woodland for walking, cycling and riding, and Parc Asterix, one of France's best-known theme parks. Oise is also known for its produce and rural traditions, with farmland and forest covering much of the department outside its main towns. A temperate climate brings warm summers and cool winters. Property ranges from a grand country estate or a smaller village house, Oise offers a range of properties within striking distance of Paris. With royal heritage, forest and easy access to the capital, it remains a popular choice for buyers. On the local market, houses in Oise average €2,029/m².