Criquiers: Discover Church Art and Walking Routes

When planning a stay in Criquiers, you can focus on two interests: religious art and history, and walking. The Église Notre-Dame, the Chapelle Saint-Lambert des Anthieux and eight calvaries offer different ways to explore the local heritage. A fresco on the church façade adds a more recent artistic touch. Walking is possible in the commune and its surroundings. When looking for a hotel, consider whether cultural themes, time outdoors or both will be the focus of your trip.

Church history across different periods

The history of the Église Notre-Dame can be traced through two clearly dated details. The parish of the Église Notre-Dame de Criquiers was founded by the Abbaye de Beaubec in 1326. The current stained-glass windows were installed in 1875. Together, these dates show the span of time between the founding of the parish and a later addition to the church.

Another historical landmark is the Chapelle Saint-Lambert des Anthieux. It was blessed on Sunday, September 20, 1876, and renovated and embellished in 2010 and 2011. The blessing and the later work mark different stages in its history. Alongside the Église Notre-Dame, the chapel offers a distinct historical landmark in Criquiers. On your visit, you can therefore explore two religious buildings, each with its own history and dates.

Calvaries and more recent mural art

There are eight calvaries in Criquiers’ various hamlets and localities. This means the religious heritage is spread across several landmarks, rather than being confined to the church and chapel. A fresco depicting Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper can also be seen on the façade of the Église Notre-Dame. It was created by a local graffiti artist in 2015. The fresco is near the starting point of the Bois des Puits walking route. Here, a religious subject meets a more recent form of mural art. For visitors interested in church history and visual design, historical dates, religious motifs and a more recent artistic touch complement one another.

Walking and practical information

Walking is possible in Criquiers and its surroundings. A useful landmark for the Bois des Puits walking route is the starting-point totem opposite the Espace Pierre Boulet. There is a picnic area at the Espace Pierre Boulet, which you can plan to use for a break. Criquiers also has a charging station for electric vehicles; its availability may change. If you rely on charging there, check that the station is available before you travel.

Find hotels for your stay in Criquiers

First, decide whether you mainly want to explore church art and history, include walks in your plans or combine both. Then check the hotel options shown for your stay and compare them with your own requirements. This way, you can tailor your search to your travel plans rather than choosing accommodation based on a single cultural theme.

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