Baron: Building History and Routes Along the Nonette

Baron brings together historic buildings, memorial sites and the landscape of the Nonette. The Manoir de Beaulieu-le-Vieux stands out in the surrounding fields, while the Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul adds to the town’s architectural history. The river, ravine and sloping streets shape the landscape. If you are looking for a hotel for a trip to Baron, these highlights can help you decide whether architectural history, remembrance or riverside routes should shape your trip.

Building History Between the Manor House and Parish Church

The Manoir de Beaulieu-le-Vieux is an isolated farm complex in the middle of the fields, visible from a distance. Its oldest parts date from the 16th century; the building was renovated in the 18th century. These dates describe different stages: the older structure and the later renovation belong to separate phases in the history of the manor house.

Baron’s parish church was listed as a historic monument in 1859. The Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul is a unified 16th-century building in the Flamboyant Gothic style. Its 18th-century wood panelling came from Chaalis Abbey. This makes it possible to distinguish the church’s 16th-century structure from a feature of its interior dating from the 18th century.

Baron on the Nonette: Location and Routes

Baron lies on the D330a between Nanteuil-le-Haudouin and Senlis, on the right bank of the Nonette. The village is built on the slopes of a ravine, so its streets have a noticeable incline. The river and the terrain therefore provide two different points of reference: the Nonette along the riverbank and the hillside reflected in the course of the streets.

The guided “Randonnée de la Nonette” hike follows the river between the park of the Château de Versigny and the village of Baron. Tour dates and booking arrangements may change; check both before making plans. The walk through Baron follows the Chemin du Moulin and crosses the Nonette. This offers a choice between a guided riverside hike connecting two named locations and a walk on a specific route through Baron that crosses the river.

Memorial Sites and Watercress in the Area

The cemetery in Baron contains the graves of British soldiers killed in the 1914 Battle of Néry. Memorial ceremonies with representatives of the British Army are also held there. If you would like to plan your trip around a ceremony, check the date in advance.

Baron is home to the last remaining watercress farm, where you can buy watercress on site. Check the current opening hours for sales before your arrival. A visit to the farm can complement the architectural history, memorial sites and routes along the Nonette with a closer look at local watercress production.

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