Quesnoy-Le-Montant: Chapels, History and Hiking

When looking for a hotel in Quesnoy-le-Montant, you can first decide what you would like to focus on during your stay: local history or a longer hike. Cultural points of interest range from a statue of Joan of Arc and two chapels to a memorial window and traces of former production. You can plan La Quercitaine by considering its length, elevation gain, duration and difficulty.

Art and Architectural History

The statue of Joan of Arc is in the choir on the north side of the Chapelle Saint-Sulpice in the cemetery. A 20th-century work, it was created by Charles Desvergnes. On 6 June 1984, it was granted protected status as a movable cultural property.

A pilgrimage is associated with the Chapelle Saint-Sulpice in the cemetery and is considered half secular and half religious. This dual character also makes the custom interesting to travellers who are interested in the interplay between religious and secular traditions.

The small Chapelle Saint-Martin d’Hymmeville dates from the 16th century and is now owned by the municipality. Its lower walls are made of flint and stone; the upper section was raised with bricks in the 18th century. This makes it possible to date the later alteration to the upper masonry.

The church in Quesnoy-le-Montant contains a memorial window commemorating the two world wars. It was designed by Pierre Vidal and installed by Pierre Pasquier. The design and installation of the window are thus attributed to two different people.

The former beet-grating plant is also part of the area’s history. It was built around 1873 for the S.A. de la Sucrerie d’Abbeville. The juice produced at the plant was transported to Abbeville through a pipeline. The plant ceased operations in the last quarter of the 20th century. The pipeline is a specific indication of where the juice was sent.

An inscription on the coat of arms at the gateway to the Ferme d’Hymmeville dates the farm to 1673. At this farm entrance, the chasse-roues, or wheel guards, served a practical purpose: they made it easier for carts to pass through and protected the walls of this exceptional entrance.

Hiking and Practical Planning

The La Quercitaine hike is 12.74 kilometres long and of moderate difficulty. The stated ascent is 63 metres, as is the descent; the hike takes 3 hours and 50 minutes. The route leads from Cahon towards Quesnoy-le-Montant. Its length, elevation change and duration give you concrete points of reference for estimating how much time to allow. Check the route details before setting out.

On the return leg, the hike follows paths between woodland and pastureland. The route also heads towards the cemetery, Chapelle Saint-Martin and Ferme d’Hymmeville. The route description therefore includes named cultural points of interest as well as sections through the landscape.

Travelling by Bus

During the timetable period from 1 September 2026 to 3 July 2027, regional bus route 751 connects Abbeville, Quesnoy-le-Montant and Friville-Escarbotin. Check the timetable for your travel date before setting out.

The hike offers a clearly defined time commitment; the chapels, memorial window and former production and farm buildings provide different insights into local history. When planning your trip, consider which of these topics you would like to focus on.

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For the regional travel overview: Somme.