Discover Warlus

Discover Warlus through its protected château-and-church complex, local history, and a signposted walking trail. The Château et église Saint-Lambert complex is located at 4 rue du Château. Its protected status covers the façades and roofs of the château and outbuildings, as well as the park, orchard, and kitchen garden. The protection order of 25 March 2009 includes the entire church.

Château and Church of Saint-Lambert

The church stands within the walled château grounds, with its door opening onto the village. Its described architectural features include a short nave, a three-sided apse, and a bell tower dating from 1550. The church roof was renewed in 1770, and the choir in 1777. These dates reveal the building’s history in distinct stages.

The square bell tower and the bronze bell dating from 1790 were classified as historical monuments in 1943. The bell is named Philippine. This classification of the two features is separate from the later protection of the complex, which also includes the entire church.

Château History and Remembrance

A fire in the 16th century destroyed much of the older Château de Warlus; the château was rebuilt in 1688. During the First World War, it housed the French headquarters in 1915. At that time, it received Generals Joffre and Foch, as well as French President Raymond Poincaré. The château was also used during the Second World War.

The chapel and the Stèle des femmes déportées are also part of local history. The chapel was built in 1935 and blessed on 10 May 1936 along with the statue of Notre-Dame des 3 Ave Maria. The stele depicts three women embracing. It commemorates the women and children who disappeared in the Ravensbrück camp during the Second World War.

Getting Your Bearings and Planning a Visit

An information board is located at the entrance to Warlus, on Route d’Arras. Château de Warlus opens its doors for the Journées du Patrimoine, held in September. Specific dates and access arrangements vary each year; check the information for the relevant event year before planning a visit.

The Sentier des Tourelles is one of Warlus’s local walking trails. A tourism leaflet published in 2022 lists the route as 6 kilometres long, taking 1 hour and 30 minutes, with the village hall in Berneville as the starting point. Check local trail conditions before setting out.

Local Produce

In Warlus, a self-service vending machine offers potatoes, onions, apples, asparagus, artichokes, and leafy greens, as well as soups and canned goods, eggs, dairy products, jams, and fruit coulis. If you have specific items in mind, check their availability in advance.

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