Les Étangs de Commelles

Les Étangs de Commelles is one of the most remarkable sites in the Chantilly forest!

They are an integral part of a natural area of ecological, faunal and floristic interest and they are protected as a classified site under the Domaine de Chantilly and belong to the Oise-Pays de France Regional Natural Park. From the beginning of the Romantic period, this site, very frequented by artists, inspired Chateaubriand in particular, who tells us:

"I would have found the mysteries of life in the stream of the Thève: ... it dies in the ponds of Commelles fed by its youth, ceaselessly expiring, ceaselessly renewed...".

Good to know: Every year in March, thousands of frogs and toads come to the ponds to mate. The roads are closed in the evening to prevent them from being run over by the hundreds.

Take a walk, cycle or horse-ride around the 4 successive lakes, admire the Château de la Reine Blanche and enjoy a gourmet break at the Crêperie l'Étang d'Art!

• Walks

Equipment

• Free parking

Services

• Picnic area
• Bar, cafeteria, tea room, snack bar