The old-world little town of Senlis (pop. 16,314), northeast of Paris, was the see of a bishop from the third century until 1790. On the northeast side of the old town is the imposing former cathedral of Notre-Dame (1153-1184), with a richly carved main doorway and a beautiful interior. Near the church are remains of the town's Gallo-Roman walls and of a medieval castle (hunting museum). On the western outskirts of the town are the remains of a Roman amphitheater.
The Hunting Museum, established in 1934, is housed in a former priory. The majority of the displays celebrate hunting through paintings. Other exhibits at the Hunting Museum include weapons, costumes, hunting horns and trophies.
Address: Musée de la Vénerie, Château Royal Place du Parvis Notre-Dame, F-60300 Senlis, France
Hours:
February 1 to October 31: 10am-12pm, 2pm-6pm; Sun:11am-12pm, 2pm-6pm; Sat:11am-12pm, 2pm-6pm; Closed: Tue, Wed
November 1 to January 31: 10am-12pm, 2pm-5pm; Sun:11am-12pm, 2pm-5pm; Sat:11am-12pm, 2pm-5pm; Closed: Tue, Wed, Tue, Wed