Discover Saint-Martin-Sur-Écaillon

Saint-Martin-Sur-Écaillon is defined by several clearly identified landmarks: a Paris–Roubaix cobbled sector, churches and chapels, and a viewpoint at the Chapelle Notre-Dame. There is also organised trout fishing in the Écaillon valley. If you are deciding whether the area suits your travel interests, this mix offers several themes to explore: cycling, architectural history, landscape or an activity on the river.

Cycling and Paris–Roubaix

For the 2025 edition, the Vertain–Saint-Martin-sur-Écaillon Paris–Roubaix cobbled sector is listed as 2.3 kilometres long and rated three stars. This information refers specifically to this named section. For travellers interested in Paris–Roubaix, the combination of its name, length and rating provides a concrete reference for deciding how to include cycling in their trip. The 2.3 kilometres describes the sector alone, not the event as a whole.

Church and protected statue

The Église Saint-Martin dates from a reconstruction in 1746; its bell tower was renovated in 2016. The two dates refer to different periods in the history of the same building: the church’s reconstruction and a later renovation of the tower. The church houses the statue Vierge à l’Enfant. It has been listed as a protected object since 6 March 1973. The building’s history and the artwork each offer their own reason to explore the area’s cultural heritage.

Chapels and landscape

The Chapelle Notre-Dame is located in the hamlet of Sainte Zette, symbolically on the 100-metre contour line, and is one of the highest points in the municipality. From there, the view extends for more than 30 kilometres. Its notable elevation and wide panorama make this hamlet a distinctive landscape attraction. The chapel was probably built at the end of the 19th century on a Celtic place of worship; this interpretation remains a possibility, not a certainty.

The Chapelle Sainte-Philomène is on Rue Villars, beyond the stadium and the village sign at the edge of the settlement. This description provides a specific way to find it within the area. Another landmark is the Calvaire, at the junction of Rue Villars, Chemin de Vertain, the road to Sainte Zette and Chemin de l’Obérue. These named routes help distinguish the two religious buildings and the Calvaire as separate stops.

Historic farmstead and present-day use

The Ferme de Court-à-Rieux was formerly an outbuilding of Saint-Sauveur d’Anchin Abbey. The Courtarieux estate is documented from 1547. The farm is still in agricultural use; part of the historic complex is used for holiday accommodation, guest rooms and an event hall. Farming and visitor facilities coexist here. If you are considering staying there, check availability in advance.

Trout fishing in the Écaillon valley

The A.A.P.P.M.A. « L’INDÉPENDANTE » organises trout fishing on the rivers of the Écaillon valley in Bermerain and Saint-Martin-sur-Écaillon. The activity is therefore explicitly associated with both municipalities. If you would like to include it in your plans, check dates and current requirements in advance; both may change.

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