Senlis

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

Senlis
Cathedral
Cathedral
Flag of Senlis
Coat of arms of Senlis
Location of Senlis
Senlis is located in France
Senlis
Senlis
Senlis is located in Hauts-de-France
Senlis
Senlis
Coordinates: 49°12′29″N 2°35′15″E
CountryFrance
RegionHauts-de-France
DepartmentOise
ArrondissementSenlis
CantonSenlis
IntercommunalityTrois Forêts
Government
  Mayor (20142020) Pascale Loiseleur
Area
1
24.05 km2 (9.29 sq mi)
Population
 (Jan. 2019)[1]
14,760
  Density610/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
INSEE/Postal code
60612 /60300
Elevation47–140 m (154–459 ft)
(avg. 76 m or 249 ft)
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".[2]

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