Senlis

Senlis (French pronunciation: [sɑ̃lis]) is a commune in the northern French department of Oise.

Senlis

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Cathedral
Flag of Senlis
Coat of arms of Senlis
Administration
Country France
Region Picardy
Department Oise
Arrondissement Senlis
Canton Senlis
Intercommunality Trois Forêts
Mayor Pascale Loiseleur
(2014–2020)
Statistics
Elevation 47–140 m (154–459 ft)
(avg. 76 m/249 ft)
Land area1 24.05 km2 (9.29 sq mi)
INSEE/Postal code 60612/ 60300
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

The monarchs of the early French dynasties lived in Senlis. It is known for the Chantilly forest nearby. It is also known for its Gothic cathedral and other historical monuments.

The people that live here are called "Senlisiens" and "Senlisiennes".[1]

References

  1. "Le nom des habitants des communes de France". Habitants.fr (in French). Patagos. Retrieved 2020-03-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)