Baron combines architectural history with routes along the Nonette. The village lies on the river’s right bank and on the slopes of a gorge; its streets have a pronounced incline. If you explore the village on foot, take these slopes into account when choosing your route. Baron is on Départementale 330a between Nanteuil-le-Haudouin and Senlis. The road places Baron between the two towns; the incline, by contrast, describes the streets within the village itself.
Manor house and parish church
Set amid fields, the Manoir de Beaulieu-le-Vieux is an isolated farm complex that can be seen from afar. Its oldest parts date from the 16th century; the building was altered in the 18th century. This rural building thus allows you to distinguish between older structural elements and a later renovation as two historical phases. For travellers interested in architectural history, this sequence offers a concrete point of reference.
The parish church of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul was designated a historic monument in 1859. It is a cohesive 16th-century building in the Flamboyant Gothic style, with 18th-century wood panelling from Chaalis Abbey. The dates refer to different aspects: the building, its furnishings and its designation each have their own historical point of reference. In comparison with the manor house, the 16th and 18th centuries there mark older parts and renovation; at the church, the focus is on the building and the wood panelling, while 1859 is the year of its designation. Flamboyant Gothic belongs to the Late Gothic period.
Routes along the Nonette
The walking route through Baron follows Chemin du Moulin and crosses the Nonette. The guided “Randonnée de la Nonette” walk runs along the river between the park of Château de Versigny and the village of Baron. On the walking route, Chemin du Moulin and the crossing of the Nonette are the landmarks; the guided walk runs along the river between the park of Château de Versigny and the village of Baron. This lets you decide whether to include a walking route or a guided walk in your plans. Dates and booking arrangements for the guided walk may change; check both before planning.
Remembrance and watercress locally
The cemetery in Baron contains the graves of British soldiers killed in the Battle of NĂ©ry in 1914. Commemorative ceremonies are held there with representatives of the British Army. If you want to plan your trip around a ceremony, check the date in advance.
You can buy watercress on site at the last remaining watercress farm in Baron. This links local watercress production with a practical opportunity to buy some. Check current opening hours before travelling.
Discover more destinations: Montreuil-sur-Thérain, Romescamps, Coye-La-Forêt, Crépy-En-Valois, Fresneaux-Montchevreuil, Mortemer, Autrêches, Tillé
For the regional travel overview: Oise.
