Abbey of Mont-Saint-Éloi – Abbey of Mont Saint-Éloi loop from Duisans
Abbey of Mont-Saint-Éloi – Abbey of Mont Saint-Éloi loop from Duisans
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Abbey of Mont-Saint-Éloi – Abbey of Mont Saint-Éloi loop from Duisans
01:47
23.7km
210m
Cycling
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 12, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.56 km
Farm products distributor
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2.04 km
Saint Martin Church
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stone construction with a sandstone base and
an 8th century bell tower. The architecture of the ship is
remarkable, especially for its vaults and chapels.
The first church of Agnez, whose date of construction is unknown, was destroyed in 1475 by the French troops of Louis 12. Only the tower and the choir remain. But traces of the old ship are still visible at the foot of the tower. The 15th century bell tower was raised around 1632 and topped by a stone spire. The building was then restored between 1842 and 1845 by architect A. Grigny. The interior of the church is decorated in Gothic style.
The tower has a defensive appearance, which leads us to believe that it served as a lookout post during military tensions. Indeed, we can see a crenellated balustrade at the top of the tower protecting the walkway from enemy fire. Loopholes have also been created in the front of the tower so that spectators can watch without being seen. They could also shoot their attacker from cover.
To complicate and delay the siege of the church, diagonal buttresses are placed on the walls of the tower. We can also note that the tower does not have large windows that could facilitate the penetration of attackers into the church. The only openings in the tower are the abat sounds that allowed to spread the sound of the bells, used in certain cases to warn the population of an attack.
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Ferme Bécourt
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a pleasant environment. Place of life and meetings for
associations and families, it offers a meeting room
reception with remarkable vaults, a library, a
music school, and finally a park that makes this beautiful
property, the discreet charm of the beautiful residences of Artois.
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14.7 km
Mont-Saint-Éloi Abbey Ruins and View over the Scarpe Valley
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14.8 km
François Faber Memorial at the Mont-Saint-Éloi Abbey ruins
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14.9 km
Abbey of Mont-Saint-Éloi
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Listed as a historical monument since 1921 and owned by the Pas-de-Calais Department since 2008, the two towers are the subject of a scientific and cultural project to raise awareness and promote their heritage. Between 2010 and 2015, the Department carried out restoration work, and its archaeology department conducted six excavations.
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14.9 km
Abbey of Mont Saint-Éloi
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23.1 km
Duisans Castle
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23.7 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
10.3 km
8.53 km
3.57 km
668 m
521 m
135 m
Surfaces
10.1 km
9.26 km
2.42 km
1.41 km
565 m
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Highest point (130 m)
Lowest point (70 m)
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