Discover Sainghin-En-Mélantois

Sainghin-En-Mélantois offers a range of options for a stay: historic buildings, protected natural areas and two municipal hiking trails with specified distances. You can plan your visit around the topics that interest you most.

Church and archaeological heritage

Different periods of construction can be distinguished at Église Saint-Nicolas. The tower was built between 1517 and 1527; the nave dates from the 16th century. These are two parts of the church, each associated with its own period. The furnishings also include carved furniture and an 18th-century confessional. The details about the tower, nave and furnishings provide a concrete overview of the building’s different historical elements.

Another protected remnant of the past is the Tumulus dit Mont des Tombes. The archaeological site dates from the Gallo-Roman period and has been classified as a historic monument since 29 May 1970. The site’s dating and the date of its classification refer to two different aspects: its historical period and its protected status.

Natural areas and their features

The Jardin de Maraude is a protected natural area of more than two hectares. The Sentier de la Maraude and opportunities for walks invite you to explore the surroundings on foot. You can also observe the flora and fauna there. The named trail and nature observation give this area a different focus from the municipality’s designated hiking trails.

The Bois de la Noyelle covers 25 hectares. Shaded paths make it possible to take walks and discover the area’s biodiversity. Its habitats include ponds and ditches, which provide space for many animal and plant species. These include water dropwort and the smooth newt. The forest also holds traces of the past in its landscape: a feudal motte and ditches are the remains of a now-vanished 15th-century castle.

The two natural areas differ both in size and in the features described. The Jardin de Maraude focuses on the named Sentier and observing flora and fauna; the Bois de la Noyelle combines shaded walking paths, habitats and historical remains. When choosing between the areas as you plan, these specific differences can help guide you.

Hiking trails with different distances

The municipality offers two hiking trails with different stated distances. The Boucle des clochers is 7.8 kilometres long. The Boucle des censes is available in variants ranging from 5 to 10.6 kilometres. This lets you compare a fixed distance with a choice where the distance varies according to the variant. The stated distances can help you decide, but on their own do not indicate how long the walk will take.

The municipality provides downloadable route descriptions for both hiking trails. Before planning, check whether the descriptions are available, and check the conditions on each route before setting out. This lets you compare the distance information with the current conditions on the trail, without treating the two routes as equivalent based on their kilometre distances alone.

Horse riding and riding lessons

Haras du Mélantois in Sainghin-En-Mélantois offers riding lessons for all levels. It also offers coaching in dressage and show jumping, as well as horse rides and treks. Lessons and rides cater to different interests, so when planning you can consider whether you are looking for riding lessons or an outdoor activity. Ask about lesson availability and activity dates before you arrive.

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