*Compiègne* is a concise historical and archaeological study of the French town and its built heritage. Drawing on archaeological findings and surviving material remains, it traces the settlement’s development across time and shows how physical evidence helps explain changes in its urban form. Its emphasis on urban archaeology makes it useful for readers interested in how cities preserve, reinterpret, and reveal their past beneath streets and public spaces. As a heritage-oriented volume, the book treats Compiègne as a layered landscape shaped by long-term occupation and changing architectural traditions. It offers a grounded introduction to the town’s antiquities and monuments within their regional historical context, suitable for local-history readers and researchers seeking a deeper understanding of the place beyond a standard tourist overview.