Beussent: Chocolate, Fishing and Historic Buildings

Beussent lies in a green valley crossed by the La Course river. Chocolate, fishing and historic buildings offer different points of interest in the area. If you are looking for a hotel in Beussent, consider which of these interests you want to shape your stay around: a tour by reservation, a fishing option or architectural history. The following sections cover these topics and outline the relevant conditions for visiting each one.

Chocolate and Honey

The Chocolaterie de Beussent was founded in 1985 by the De Ricq brothers. It makes chocolate by hand, with a process that ranges from selecting the cocoa beans to roasting them. The cocoa beans come from its own plantation in Ecuador. The chocolate-making process therefore encompasses both the origin of the beans and several stages of production.

Tours of the Chocolaterie Beussent Lachelle are available by reservation only. Check the current reservation procedure in advance.

Beekeeping is another visitor activity described here: at the Miellerie de la Vallée de la Course, visitors can get a glimpse of a beekeeper’s daily work, from tending the hives to producing honey. Check in advance whether and when this programme is available.

Fishing in Rivers and Ponds

The federal no-kill fishing trail in Beussent runs along the two waterways La Course and Les Baillons. Brown trout and Atlantic salmon can be caught along the trail. Check the applicable species and fishing regulations before you fish.

The Pisciculture de Beussent offers trout fishing at four ponds and sells fishing tackle and bait. Before travelling, check whether fishing and access are available during your chosen season. This makes it easier to plan your fishing trip: the trail is associated with two waterways and the fish species mentioned, while the Pisciculture focuses on trout fishing at four ponds and the sale of fishing tackle.

Architectural History

The Moulin Caron was built as a grain mill in the 18th century and converted into an oil mill in the mid-19th century. These two dates make it possible to trace the change in its original function: the grain mill later became an oil mill.

The Church of Beussent, dedicated to Saint Audomar, was built by the architect Clovis Normand, who came from Hesdin, on the foundations of a predecessor church that collapsed in 1873. Its windows have two or three openings and are topped by a multi-lobed oculus; their forms refer to architectural models from the 12th century. The church is one of the few in the Haut-Pays d’Opale with a transept. This part runs across the nave, giving the church its characteristic cruciform ground plan.

The Chapel of Engoudsent also has a long history: it was founded in 1177 by the lords of Montcavrel. Together, the building histories of the church and Moulin Caron offer different historical points of interest to consider when planning your trip.

River Landscapes and a Cycling Tour

The La Course river runs through Beussent, which also lies in a green valley. A 30-kilometre cycling tour called “La randonnée des lacs d’amour” starts on Route de Boulogne in Neuville-Sous-Montreuil. It passes through the Course Valley, the Baillons Valley and the Montcavrel Forest. Its starting point and the landscapes mentioned can help you plan this tour as a separate part of your trip. Check current route conditions before setting off.

Discover more destinations: Ligny-En-Cambrésis, Huby-Saint-Leu, Beauvoir-Wavans, Hesdin, Vendin-Le-Vieil, Baincthun, Bermicourt, Meurchin

For the broader travel overview: Pas-De-Calais.