Ohis: A walk along the Oise and local heritage

Ohis offers several ways to make the most of a stay: a walk along the Oise, heritage sites and an island between two arms of the river. If you are looking for a hotel for a trip to Ohis, you can decide whether to focus on a walk through the village, historic buildings or observing nature. Each of these themes offers a different perspective.

Walks and the border region

The walk “La Thiérache vue d’Ohis” follows the Axe Vert, passes through the streets of Ohis and runs alongside the Oise. Thematic information panels explain the surrounding border region, adding context to the route. The village streets and proximity to the river are both part of the walk. If you enjoy exploring on foot during your stay, this named route offers a specific starting point for discovering Ohis and the border region.

Historic buildings and heritage

Former agricultural buildings stand at 12 rue de l’église. The gateway, barn and facades of the residential building are partly listed in the register of historic monuments. This draws attention to specific parts of the buildings, not just their former agricultural use. The building at this address is open to visitors during the Heritage Days. Programme dates vary, so check the dates for your stay if you are planning a visit.

Lavoir and memorial plaque

The lavoir, Ohis’s historic washhouse, is at the end of ruelle d’Ejosse. Access is via rue du stade. The building is also connected to a historical context in Thiérache: at the end of the 19th century, women in the region called for proper washhouses with a roof and a chimney. This demand gives the lavoir a specific connection to the ideas of the time about what a washhouse should be like.

A memorial plaque in honour of Jean Richepin is affixed to the Kiosque in Ohis. It offers a different perspective from the lavoir: here, the focus is on remembering a person, while the washhouse is associated with a historical demand and a particular type of building. If you are interested in heritage, these places offer different perspectives on the history of Ohis.

Island and viaduct

L’île d’Ohis is a piece of land between two arms of the Oise. The island is accessible from the municipal accommodation when the gate is open; you can listen to birds on the island. If you are planning a visit from there, check in advance whether the gate is open. The gate’s opening condition is part of planning access.

Another point of interest is the Viaduc d’Ohis. Its high arches span a river; the river is not identified more specifically here. On the Axe Vert de la Thiérache cycle route, the Viaduc d’Ohis is the most significant engineering structure. This adds an engineering structure as a focus alongside walks, heritage and observing nature.

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For the regional travel overview: Aisne.