Historical Monument 17 juin 2022 (≈ 2022)
Decree No. 2022-906 protecting the entire building.
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Heritage classified
This building is part of the National Estate of the Château de Compiègne established by Decree No. 2022-906 of 17 June 2022. The interior parts were classified as historic monuments in full and automatically by this decree.
Origin and history
The Maison forestière de la Croix du Saint-Signe is a monument located in Compiègne, in the department of l'Oise, in the Hauts-de-France region. This building is an integral part of the National Estate of the Château de Compiègne, a heritage complex protected by decree. Its status as a historic monument was officially recognized by Decree No. 2022-906 of 17 June 2022, which fully classifies its interior parts.
Forest houses, like this one, were traditionally linked to the management of state or private forests. In the Compiègne region, marked by ancient royal forests, these buildings were often used as relays for forest guards or officers in charge of monitoring forested areas. Their presence reflects the historical importance of forestry and hunting in this area, particularly under the influence of aristocratic or royal domains.
The exact address of this monument, according to the Merimée data, is the Route des Bordures or 1 Route de la Croix du Saint-Signe, in Compiègne. Although its openness to the public or its current uses (visits, rental, accommodation) are not specified in the available sources, its integration into the National Estate suggests a strong link with the royal and forestry heritage of the region. The GPS location indicated is considered fair accuracy (note 5/10), which may reflect uncertainties about its exact location in the databases.
