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Ourscamp Abbey
approx. 7.5 km
A Cistercian abbey founded in 1129 at the request of the bishop of Noyon and one of the most important monasteries of its order in northern France. Its ruins are classified.
Photo: Fifistorien, CC BY-SA 3.0
Château in Machemont: a quiet castle stay between Compiègne and Noyon
Machemont is a large Picard village in the Matz valley in the Oise, halfway between Noyon and Compiègne. A château here is listed on Expedia under the title “Welcome to the castle! Authenticity, charm and absolute calm”, with period-style bedrooms, a garden and a grill. The listing does not name the building, so this guide describes the stay as listed, together with the sights of the Compiègne area close by.
At a glance
- Location
- Machemont (Oise, Hauts-de-France), in the Matz valley, about 10 km north of Compiègne and 13 km from Noyon
- Accommodation
- A château offered by a private host on a single level; the listing names three bathrooms and a kitchen. The building itself is not named
- Highlights
- Quiet village setting, garden with grill, bedrooms with wooden floors (some with a canopy bed or fireplace), kitchen, Wi-Fi in all rooms, parking, pets welcome
- Guest rating
- 8.0/10 from 2 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 3 pm · check-out at 11 am
- Good to know
- Pets allowed (maximum 2 in total) · no lift, all on one level · designated smoking areas · the listing does not mention breakfast
Staying in a château in Machemont: what the stay is like
The listing promises “authenticity, charm and absolute calm”, and the setting fits: a large village in the Matz valley, with a garden and a grill for guests. Expedia calls the property a castle and notes that everything is on a single level, so there are no stairs to climb with luggage.
The bedrooms are traditionally furnished, with wooden floors and, in some, a canopy bed or a fireplace. Several rooms have two beds. Three bathrooms with showers are listed, with hairdryers, towels and soap supplied, and bed linen is provided. Central heating and Wi-Fi in all rooms complete the basics.
A kitchen is part of the listing, with a hob, a microwave and a dishwasher, so guests can cook for themselves; breakfast is not mentioned. The listing does not name the building and no free photograph of it exists, so the picture on this page shows the village church. Because it is offered by a private host and gives few details, it is worth checking the layout and number of beds on the booking page.
Photos of Château in Machemont
The history of Machemont and its surroundings
- 12th century – The parish of Machemont comes under the religious and temporal authority of the lord-bishops of Noyon.
- 1914–1918 – The First World War reaches the Noyonnais; the village’s earlier church is destroyed during the war.
- 11 November 1918 – The armistice that ended the First World War is signed in the Compiègne forest, a few kilometres away.
- 1930 – The church of Saint-Sulpice is rebuilt in a mostly Art Deco style, with a Neo-Romanesque portal.
- 1997 – The village adopts a new logo, a stylised drawing of its church tower, chosen in a competition for residents.
Machemont lies in the Noyonnais, the historic region on the right bank of the Oise that has Noyon as its main town. For centuries it belonged to the lord-bishops of Noyon, who gained their political independence as the Carolingian dynasty fell. The village is only 6 square kilometres in area and sits on a wooded hill above the River Matz.
Its church has an unusual silhouette: seen from the road to Chevincourt, or on misty days, the tower is said to resemble a human head with a pointed hat. Three 18th-century statues and a tabernacle from the earlier church are kept in the new one. A national war cemetery, the Nécropole nationale de Cambronne-lès-Ribécourt, lies about a kilometre away.
Facilities and services of the château in Machemont
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); what is available can vary by room.
Rooms
- Wi-Fi in all rooms
- Bedrooms with wooden floors, some with a canopy bed or fireplace
- Bed linen provided
- Central heating
- Everything on one level, no lift
Bathrooms
- Three bathrooms with showers
- Hairdryer
- Towels provided
- Soap and toilet paper
Kitchen
- Kitchen with hob
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Outdoors & practical
- Garden
- Grill
- Parking on site
- Designated smoking areas
- Pets allowed (maximum 2 in total)
Where the château in Machemont is: between Compiègne and Noyon
Machemont lies in the Oise department of Hauts-de-France, about 10 km north of Compiègne and 80 km from Paris, in the Noyonnais. The village and its surroundings are quiet, and Compiègne railway station (Longueil-Annel) is about 7 minutes away by car according to Expedia.
The great forest of Compiègne, one of the largest state forests in France, is a short drive south, with the Armistice Clearing inside it. Expedia also lists the town hall and the palace of Compiègne, and Ourscamp Abbey, among the nearby places. Further out, Noyon Cathedral, the Château de Pierrefonds and the ruins of Coucy make fine day trips.
A car is the practical way to get around. Restaurants are a few minutes’ drive away in the surrounding villages, according to the listing.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Distances (as the crow flies from the château)
| Machemont (village centre, church) | approx. 400 m |
| Cambronne-lès-Ribécourt National Necropolis | approx. 1 km |
| Thourotte (town and railway station) | approx. 2 km |
| Ourscamp Abbey | approx. 7.5 km |
| Armistice Clearing | approx. 8 km |
| Compiègne Palace | approx. 9.5 km |
| Noyon Cathedral | approx. 13 km |
| Château de Pierrefonds | approx. 18 km |
| Château de Coucy (ruins) | approx. 32 km |
Distances are calculated as the crow flies from the coordinates given by Expedia; the abbey of Ourscamp is measured to the centre of its commune, so the figure is approximate. The driving time to the station comes from the Expedia listing.
Things to see around the château in Machemont
Armistice Clearing (Clairière de l’Armistice)
approx. 8 km
The clearing in the Compiègne forest where the railway carriage stood in which the armistices of 11 November 1918 and 22 June 1940 were signed.
Photo: TCY, CC BY-SA 3.0
Compiègne Palace
approx. 9.5 km
A former royal and imperial residence, a major seat of power under the Second Empire, when Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie held their famous Compiègne house parties.
Photo: Idarvol, CC BY-SA 2.0 fr
Noyon Cathedral
approx. 13 km
Begun in 1145, the cathedral is one of the first landmarks of Gothic architecture. Noyon was an episcopal see from the mid-6th century until 1790.
Photo: Pierre Poschadel, CC BY-SA 4.0
Château de Pierrefonds
approx. 18 km
An imposing fortress built in the late 14th century and rebuilt in the 19th century for Napoleon III by Viollet-le-Duc, in a Troubadour interpretation of medieval defences.
Photo: Jebulon, CC0
Château de Coucy (ruins)
approx. 32 km
A 13th-century fortress and seat of the powerful Coucy family. Its 54 m keep, among the tallest in the West, was destroyed by the German army in 1917.
Photo: Szeder László, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Who is the château in Machemont for?
Couples seeking calm
A village setting, a garden and period-style bedrooms suit a quiet getaway away from the crowds.
History visitors
The Armistice Clearing, Compiègne Palace, Noyon Cathedral and the ruins of Coucy tell centuries of French history.
Travellers with pets
The listing allows pets (maximum two in total), which is not always the case at castle stays.
Castle explorers
Pierrefonds, Compiègne, Coucy and Ourscamp can all be reached in a day from a quiet base.
Good to know before booking the château in Machemont
- Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
- Pets are allowed, up to two in total.
- Everything is on a single level and there is no lift. For particular accessibility needs, contact the property using the details on your booking confirmation.
- Parking is available on site.
- The listing does not name the building, mention breakfast or list the exact bedrooms, so check these details on the booking page.
- There are designated smoking areas.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight in a château in Machemont?
Yes. A château in Machemont is listed on Expedia as a quiet castle-style stay with a garden and a grill. The listing does not give the building’s name.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. According to Expedia, pets are allowed, with a maximum of two in total.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out is at 11 am.
Is there parking?
Yes, parking is available on the property.
Is breakfast included?
The listing does not mention breakfast. It does list a kitchen with a hob, microwave and dishwasher.
What is there to see near the château in Machemont?
Ourscamp Abbey is about 8 km away, the Armistice Clearing about 8 km, Compiègne about 10 km, Noyon Cathedral about 13 km and the Château de Pierrefonds about 18 km.
Photos of the rooms, guest reviews and available dates are all in the listing of the château in Machemont on Expedia.
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