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HESDIN : Situated 5 minutes
away from the cottage, Hesdin is a town of 300 inhabitants.(7000
altogether including the neighbouring suburbs) It was
fortified by Charles Quint and was not given back to
France until 1639. Note that Hesdin is the "native
land" of Abbe Prevost, the author of Manon Lescaut.
Hesdin
is surrounded by a green, flowery area,at the confluence
of the Ternoise and Canche valleys. Old "maisons
de maitre",(houses in which there was a 'master'
for whom the farmers worked) which are tall and narrow,
ancient cobblestones, the delightful charm of the combination
of red brick with white stone… The scent of the romantic
heros of the 19th Century still waft along the charming
little streets. Hesdin possesses all the charm of a
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The
state-owned forestland in Hesdin stretches over 1020
ha and
lies over a limestone plateau, towering above the Ternoise,
Canche and Planquette valleys. By going along the 15km
of forest roads, you will discover the oak and beechwood
plantations and the charms of the small secluded valleys.
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LES
7 VALLEES : the
7 Valleys are the secret garden of the Nord-Pas de Calais
region; a garden where rivers wind and where it is pleasant
to take a walk or a cycle; a garden where we will take
great pleasure in welcoming you at our table to share
with you all the local delights.
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ABBAYE ET
JARDINS DE VALLOIRES : Valloires
comprises
one of the the most exceptional places of interest,
being situated near to the Baie de Somme, in the heart
of the Authie valley. Founded in the 12th
Century by the monks belonging to the Ordre de Citeaux,
the abbey was rebuilt in the 18th Century, and depicts
an architectural complex rooted in the heart of the
famous Valloires gardens. The
seven hectares of garden combine elegance with refinement;
each with their own theme relating to the different
seasons: The
Marais Garden(district of Paris) , Garden of
the Five Senses, chamber of the cherry trees, the Golden
Isle… 4000 roses for flower lovers… Abbaye
de Valloires Tel : +33 (0) 3 22 29 62 33 Fax
: +33 (0) 3 22 29 62 24 Jardins de Valloires :
Tel +33 (0) 3 22 23 53 55 Fax : +33 (0) 3 22 23
91 32 Jardins de Valloires website
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MONTREUIL
SUR MER : Montreuil
is
a little town with a lot of character, which merits
much more than a short walk. Take the time to go on
a tour of the 3km of its city walls, and take advantage
of the view that you get from its location on a hill.
The picturesque, timeless streets, the Hotel-Dieu founded
in the 12th Century, the Abbey Church of Saint Saulve….
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MUSEUM AND SITE OF THE BATTLE
OF AGINCOURT /
At the
dawn of the 25th October 1415, French troups under Charles
VI prepared to face the English troups of Henry V. The
Battle at Agincourt was to be one of the most famous
events of the 100 Year War; a memorable battle in which
the French nobility was to be defeated by a triumphant
English army. Rediscover the atmosphere of this great
struggle, at the 'Musee Rural de Traditions Poplulaires',(Country
Museum) and find out about the Battle on the battlefield
itself, with the help of an audio guide.
Renseignements : Tel: +33(0)3 21 04 41 12 |
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The
charming little town AUXI
LE CHATEAU ,
by the Authie area invites you to stroll through it,
visiting the town and the Musee des Arts et Traditions
Populaires. The charming old parts of the town surround
the remarkable Saint-Martin church, a flamboyant, gothic
building of the XVI Century, and a leisurely stroll
around these parts will lead you to the Musee des Arts
et Traditions Populaires where you will rediscover the
sweet scent of long ago |
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THE MOULIN
DE MAINTENAY is
a twelfth Century water mill situated in the Authie
district. It has been successively used for flour
milling, the sawmill then left abandonned for several
years before being fully restored by the family of the
last miller "Master Paul". To this day,
it is still possible to visit it, either by reservation
or by taking part in the programmes that are organised
during the holiday seaon. The creperie, situated in
beautiful surroundings alongside the mill is also at
your disposal. For all information:from
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