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Canal cycling route – Sambre-Oise Canal loop from Saint-Quentin

Canal cycling route – Sambre-Oise Canal loop from Saint-Quentin

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Canal cycling route – Sambre-Oise Canal loop from Saint-Quentin

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52.0km

330m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 6, 2026

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Saint Quentin Municipal Theatre

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Under the name Augusta Viromanduorum, Saint-Quentin was the capital of the Celtic Viromandus during Roman times.

During the Italian Wars, the Battle of Saint-Quentin took place here on August 10, 1557, which ended in a Spanish victory.

An important son of the city is the composer Josquin Desprez (≈1450–1521).

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Saint-Quentin

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The beautiful, Gothic basilica can rival many cathedrals. Inside, the spaciousness of the main nave impresses with a view of the choir. It dates from the 13th century.
Since the end of the 15th century, pilgrims have been able to follow the path on a labyrinth behind the entrance portal, previously they followed the course on their knees. It is an octagonal labyrinth with a distance of around 260 meters.

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Basilique Saint-Quentin

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Gothic church. Started construction in the 12th century and completed in the 15th century.
When we enter the church we stand hesitantly for a moment before the octagonal labyrinth inlaid in black and white marble in the floor of the nave, a phenomenon common to medieval churches. Pilgrims follow the path to the center of the labyrinth barefoot or on their knees, on their way to enlightenment and a deeper relationship with God.

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Saint-Quentin war memorial

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The Saint-Quentin war memorial is a unique memorial dedicated to the city's soldiers who fell in combat during different wars. The monument is located near the train station and features a large granite wall with three bas-reliefs depicting scenes from 1557, 1870 and 1914-19181. You can admire the work of architect Paul Bigot and sculptors Henri Bouchard and Paul Landowski, who created this impressive structure in 1927. The monument is also a tribute to the resilience of the residents of Saint-Quentin, who endured the destruction and exodus caused by conflicts.

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