The best cycling routes around Beaurainville

In the heart of the Canche Valley, the Beaurainchâteau marsh, owned by the municipality of Beaurainville, hosts a mosaic of typical wetland habitats over more than 50 hectares. Follow the developed trail integrated into a set of natural and semi-natural spaces consisting of wet meadows, woodlands, and cultivated areas. You will be able to observe more than 24 remarkable natural habitats on the site. The Conservatory and the municipality of Beaurainville have been working in partnership with all stakeholders and users for its preservation since 2008. During the 20th century, with the development of populiculture (poplar cultivation), the Beaurainchâteau marsh was largely planted. In recent years, this exploitation has given way to more indigenous woodlands. Grazing to the north of the marsh over 13 hectares, as well as the mowing of the springs, promote the maintenance of the mosaic of open environments. They thus limit the progression of woodlands. Hiking, canoeing, fishing, and hunting activities remain on the site and its surroundings. https://www.cen-hautsdefrance.org/site/marais-de-beaurainchateau/

very pretty little corner, with grassy path

nice place to visit

Montreuil on the sea

A pretty cobbled street that goes up, or down, depending on your point of view!

The origins of Montreuil, whose name derives from the Latin 'monasteriolum' (small monastery), are closely linked to its religious history. The abbey church of Saint-Saulve in Montreuil-sur-Mer was built in the 12th century and is located on the site of an older monastery dedicated to Saint Walloy, founded in the 10th century. In 926, the monks of Landévennec (Finistère) fled the Norman invasions and found refuge in Montreuil, where they founded the abbey of Saint-Walloy (local deformation of the name Saint Guénolé). In 1111, this abbey changed its name when the remains of Saint-Saulve were brought there. In its original design, the building had a layout typical of pilgrimage churches with an ambulatory and radiating chapels. In the Middle Ages, the numerous relics attracted pilgrims to Montreuil and gave the town a character of holiness. It was then nicknamed 'The Necropolis of Ponthieu'. The reconstruction after the earthquake of 1467 caused the collapse of at least six religious buildings, including the Hôtel-Dieu and the Saint-Saulve church, which was completely rebuilt at the beginning of the 16th century.

The Hôtel-Dieu was founded in the 13th century by Gauthier de Maintenay. The hospital and chapel have been run by the Augustinian sisters since 1252 and were badly affected by the mysterious natural disaster of 1467. The sanctuary was rebuilt and consecrated in 1475. All that remains from the 15th century is the flamboyant portal.

Montreuil is a royal citadel built in the 16th century on the foundations of an ancient castle. You can explore the citadel and its fortifications, admire the architecture and views of the Canche valley, and discover the history of the site. You can also visit the museum located inside the citadel, which features exhibits on the military and natural heritage of the region.