Attractions and Places To See around Quiévy - Top 20

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The Château d'Esnes is a historic castle located in the picturesque French village of Esnes. Dating back to the 18th century, the castle is surrounded by lush gardens and a charming park, giving it a picturesque and peaceful feel. The Château d'Esnes is known for its classical architecture, with impressive facades and elegant interiors that reflect the grandeur of that time.

Centuries ago, our ancestors discovered the possibility of harnessing the power of the elements - which could be useful on the one hand, but also a threat on the other - for various purposes. Such mills are an example of human ingenuity: the heavy millstones with which, for example, grain was ground into grain or oil was pressed, could be powered with the help of the wind or - as here - water.

Avesnes-le-Sec is a commune in the French Northern Department, in the Hauts-de-France region. It has an area of 10.4 km² and has 1,445 inhabitants (2020). It is part of the arrondissement of Valenciennes and the canton of Denain. Avesnes-le-Sec has a number of sites and heritage that testify to its history and culture. Some examples are: Avesnes-le-Sec Communal Cemetery Extension, a war cemetery from the First World War, where 65 British soldiers are buried. The ruins of the Moulin de Pierre, a tower mill from the 18th century, built with white limestone from the region. The mill was destroyed by a German shell in 1918. The Saint Aubertus Church, a Gothic church from the 12th century, dedicated to the patron saint of the municipality. The church has a remarkable portal with sculptures and an organ from the 19th century. Avesnes-le-Sec is also a pleasant place for walking or cycling, thanks to its green surroundings and its proximity to the River Somme. There are several routes and paths that run along the water or through the countryside. One of the most beautiful routes is the Voie verte du cavalier d'Agincourt, which connects Aniche to Escaudain over a distance of 12 km.

The castle of Esnes is a private castle (which belongs to the Landas family for 900 years) can be visited on the last Sunday, from April to October.

The castle was built in the 17th century and was completed in the 19th century. Originally owned by the Abbaye Saint-Aubert de Cambrai, the castle was built on land owned by the abbey. The plans are said to have belonged to Ange-Jacques Gabriel or Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart. The castle was sold as national property during the Revolution. With the help of a stooge, Count François Marie Joseph de Frahan became the owner. It was sold by his descendants to Pierre Joseph Danjou in 1853 and then to Nicolas Meriaux in 1884. In 1887, Marie-Adélaide Verkinder, wife of deputy Ernest Déjardin, acquired the château. It passed to her daughter and son-in-law, Ambassador Pierre Lefèvre-Pontalis. During the First World War, the castle became the headquarters of Jagdgeschwader and Baron Manfred von Richthofen lived there. The castle, its moats and bridges have been classified as a historical monument since September 21, 1983, while the outbuildings, the old building on the edge of road number 4, the facades and roofs of the pigeon tower and the pavilion in the park and the perimeter wall with its gates since the same date have been registered as a historical monument.

3700 meters - 4 stars The strip has been in use since 1973 and the last part was re-paved in 2007. For several years now it has been the longest strip and with 4 stars a fierce challenge. The strip has a V-shape and halfway through you actually drive back where you came from. The strip therefore starts and ends on the same road, namely the D113. It is also remarkable that the second part after turning right is an "ordinary" D-road. Because of the length you really look forward to your end. The turn halfway should not be underestimated because the road is narrow and the turn is a bit tight. Especially difficult if you pass here with a large group. Furthermore, it rises false flat in a number of places and that in combination with the bad stones makes it a serious challenge. At the end of the strip on the left is a beautiful farmhouse, the Ferme de la Fontaine au Tertre. This medieval farmhouse played an important role at the end of the First World War when it was converted into a field hospital.

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