Discover Aumale: Hiking, Culture and History

When planning a stay in Aumale, there are three distinct areas to focus on: outdoor activities, historic buildings and the weekly market. If you are planning an overnight stay, you can weigh these themes when choosing your destination. Hiking and fishing offer a different focus from architectural history and the market’s selection.

Hiking and Fishing

The Villa des Houx pond, covering around 50 ares, is rich in white fish and rainbow trout. It is suitable for learning about fishing and introducing children to the activity. This makes the pond a concrete starting point for travellers who would like to try fishing. Aumale is also crossed by the marked hiking trail Circuit No. 20 du Bois de la Vierge. Its inclusion in the PDESI is still pending. These two options offer different experiences: the pond is a place to try fishing, while the Circuit is a marked hiking route.

Buildings and Historical Periods

Aumale’s town hall dates from the 16th and 17th centuries. Its council chamber houses a faience collection that recalls the existence of two manufactories between 1811 and 1834. These dates refer to different things: the period when the town hall was built, on the one hand, and the period recalled by the collection, on the other. The Church of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul is considered a particularly notable work of the Renaissance and adds an explicitly named architectural style to the story of Aumale’s built heritage.

The Halle au Beurre tells the story of a former use of the building: it was a 16th-century courthouse, with prisons in the basement. The Moulin du Roy – Minoterie Lambotte offers a different historical perspective. It is considered an important part of France’s national industrial heritage and has been listed as a historic monument since 2004. Aumale is thus home to buildings with different functions and historical associations.

At Saint-Martin d’Auchy Abbey, the historical high point came in the 12th and 13th centuries, when it reached the height of its splendour. The outdoor areas and park are open to visitors free of charge for six weeks in summer, but not on Sundays. Check the dates before your visit.

Weekly Market and Practical Planning

Aumale’s weekly market takes place on Saturday mornings at Place du Monument aux Morts. Products on offer include dairy products, cheese, fruit and vegetables. The market is a distinct attraction alongside the historic buildings and outdoor activities. Exceptions may apply on public holidays, so check the date in advance.

The different schedules can help with planning: the market is held on Saturday mornings, while free visits to the abbey’s outdoor areas and park are limited to a six-week summer period. Aumale is accessible via the A29 and A28 motorways. You can take this road access, the market day and the seasonal visiting opportunity into account when choosing when to travel.

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