Auppegard: Church Architecture and La Pougaraise

Church architecture and hiking give a trip to Auppegard two concrete focal points. The Église d'Auppegard and the Church of Saint-Pierre are among the landmarks, as is the La Pougaraise circular route. There, a specified distance and duration go hand in hand with buildings, places of remembrance and a shaded stretch through the woods. This lets you combine the route’s cultural focus with the question of which trail profile suits your plans.

Church and Architectural Heritage

The Église d'Auppegard has been listed as a historic monument since January 6, 1926. The Church of Saint-Pierre in Auppegard is distinguished by its twisted, spiral-shaped bell tower; this feature is found in only four municipalities in the département. This puts both a precisely dated heritage-protection status and a striking architectural feature in the spotlight. Those interested in religious architecture will find two specific points to consider when planning a visit.

Historic Buildings Along La Pougaraise

Another architectural feature along La Pougaraise is the Ferme des Tourelles. The route passes this private estate, which is also described as a manor house and dates from 1560. The surroundings of the Ferme are characteristic of the Cauchois clos-masures. The manor house has asymmetrical openings. This brings together the estate’s date, a detail of its architectural design and its characteristic courtyard setting, while the Ferme remains a private estate.

Along the route, the Château d'Auppegard can be recognized by its tall chimneys. The Calvary cross locally known as the “Croix des pestiférés” is also on La Pougaraise: it marks the site of an old cemetery established during the great plague epidemics of the Middle Ages. The waypoints offer different points of interest—the château’s striking silhouette and the cross’s connection to the former cemetery.

Understanding the Hiking and Mountain Biking Routes

The La Pougaraise circular route starts behind the choir of the Church of Saint-Pierre; parking is available at the starting point. As a hiking route, it is 10 km long, rated moderate and listed as taking 2 hours and 45 minutes. The trail passes through the Bois d'Ablemont, a wooded area offering pleasant, shaded walks. The starting point, distance, difficulty level and stated duration provide practical planning details: the time estimate helps you fit the walk into your day, while the length and rating offer further guidance on the route.

La Pougaraise à VTT is also a sport-oriented mountain biking route that passes through the region’s historic heritage. It offers a different kind of activity from the hiking route: the walking route has a specified distance, difficulty level and duration, while the VTT route focuses on sporting activity. Check your equipment and the trail conditions before setting out.

Visits During the European Heritage Days

The local heritage association Si le Pougard m'était Conté offers visits in Auppegard every year as part of the European Heritage Days. The 2026 program includes guided tours of the Church of Saint-Pierre led by volunteers. If you would like to plan such a tour, check the dates and program for the relevant year before your trip.

Discover more destinations: Sainte-Hélène-Bondeville, Saint-Denis-Le-Thiboult, Bois-Guillaume, Luneray, Colleville, Goderville, Saint-Laurent-En-Caux, Tocqueville-En-Caux

For the regional travel overview: Seine-Maritime.