Saint-Riquier: Parish Church and Circuit No. 5

Saint-Riquier-ès-Plains offers two distinct travel interests: the parish church of Saint-Riquier, with its historical dates, and the “Circuit No. 5 – Around Saint-Valery-en-Caux” walking route, which passes through the village. You can first decide whether local history or a clearly measured route is more important for planning your trip. You can consider the two topics as separate points of interest; they do not have to be combined into a set itinerary.

Parish church: early mention and rebuilding

The parish church of Saint-Riquier is mentioned in 1026. It was rebuilt at the beginning of the second quarter of the 17th century and bears the date 1630. These details refer to different points in time: 1026 marks the mention, while the rebuilding took place many centuries later, and 1630 appears as a date on the church. This distinction is important for understanding the history of the village; the early mention and the later building phase describe different periods. Together, they provide a historical framework stretching from the early reference to the 17th-century rebuilding.

Confessional with its own protection status

A confessional is located in Saint-Riquier church. On November 22, 1982, it was entered as a protected object. This date refers to the listing of this item and provides another point in time alongside the mention of the church and the date 1630. It concerns the confessional’s protection history, not the year it was made. This offers two perspectives for understanding the site: the history of the church building and the protection status of an individual object. If you are interested in religious culture, you can consider both without treating them as the same event.

Circuit No. 5: distance and trail section

The “Circuit No. 5 – Around Saint-Valery-en-Caux” walking route passes through Saint-Riquier-ès-Plains. It is 15.3 kilometres long, of which 7 kilometres are on trails. The trail section is included in the total distance; it does not add to the 15.3 kilometres. For planning, the total distance is therefore the key figure, while the breakdown specifies how much of the route follows trails. Although Saint-Valery-en-Caux appears in the name, the route passes through Saint-Riquier-ès-Plains. Route conditions and markers may change; check the latest information before setting out.

Choose the focus that suits your trip

The parish church offers historical points of reference from different centuries; the walking route has a clearly stated distance and passes through Saint-Riquier-ès-Plains. If history is what matters most to you, the dates associated with the church and confessional can provide a thematic framework. If your main priority is planning the walk, the total distance and trail section are the practical reference points.

Discover more destinations: Malaunay, Sainte-Hélène-Bondeville, Manneville-ès-Plains, Auzouville-sur-Saâne, Turretot, Bardouville, Grand-Camp, Saint-Valéry-En-Caux

For the broader travel overview: Seine-Maritime.