Nuncq-Hautecôte: Church, History and Arboretum

When looking for a hotel in Nuncq-Hautecôte, it is worth exploring two distinct subjects: the historical features in the Church of Saint-Michel and the arboretum. They appeal to different interests—inscriptions and tomb slabs on the one hand, trees and shrubs on the other. Consider which focus suits your trip: traces of church history or a landscaped collection of trees and shrubs. The details below provide an objective starting point.

Church of Saint-Michel: Inscription and Tomb Slabs

The commemorative plaque for the reconstruction of the church is located in the Church of Saint-Michel in Nuncq. Its inscription dates from 1616 and concerns the rebuilding of the church. It is therefore a concrete historical reference point for the building history of Saint-Michel.

The tomb slabs of Charles-François Waquet and Alexis-Casimir-Joseph Briet are also located there; both were priests of Nuncq. Briet’s tomb slab records his death on July 23, 1835. Waquet’s tomb slab is listed as a protected object. Thus, different forms of remembrance stand side by side in the same church: the inscription about the rebuilding and the tomb slabs of two priests. The dates have different roles: 1616 dates the inscription, while 1835 records Briet’s death.

If you are planning a visit inside the church, check visiting arrangements in advance.

Arboretum: Trees and Shrubs

Another point of interest is the arboretum in Nuncq-Hautecôte. It was established in spring 1995 and contains more than 200 trees and shrubs. As a landscaped collection of trees and shrubs, it differs from the individual historical features in Saint-Michel: here, trees and shrubs are the focus, rather than a single inscription or person. For travelers interested in trees and shrubs, it offers a different connection to the area than its church history.

The number of more than 200 trees and shrubs may change through planting or loss. If you would like to visit the arboretum, check the visiting arrangements in advance.

The three dates can be distinguished: 1616 is the date of the inscription, 1835 marks Briet’s death, and spring 1995 marks the establishment of the arboretum. They refer to different things—a text relating to church history, a person, and a collection of trees and shrubs. This distinction helps you understand the area’s historical and landscape features.

Travel by Bus

A Keolis Pays d'Artois timetable valid from September 2, 2024, lists bus route 435 between Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise and Doullens. The route passes through Nuncq-Hautecôte and lists the village as a stop. The date refers to this timetable. Check the latest departures for your specific journey and match them to your travel date.

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