Inxent – Montreuil and its citadel loop from Brimeux

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Inxent – Montreuil and its citadel loop from Brimeux

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Inxent – Montreuil and its citadel loop from Brimeux

02:26

40.2km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.51 km

Saint Firmin Church, Marles-sur-Canche

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The Bras de Bronne, a tributary of the Canche that crosses the city, once served as a natural border. While part of the village was in Artois, the bell tower was in Boulogne: the parish came under the diocese of Boulogne. The patron saint is the founder of the neighboring diocese, Firmin, first bishop of Amiens. In the choir is a beautiful effigy of the saint, sculpted in the 16th century. Marles-Sur-Canche and its parish church dedicated to Saint Firmin contain treasures such as the statue of Saint Nicolas from the 16th century, the bronze bells from 1805 or the Altar from the 18th century. Despite its humble appearance, its history is set in stone. The building combines a sober nave with a beautiful choir in Flamboyant Gothic style, more slender. This contrast between the two sides is astonishing. The Saint Firmin church is thus strongly marked by the architectural heritage of the 15th century. The Marlois are attached to their church which, despite regular work since 1812 and the numerous renovations, shows a worrying state of health, visible by the numerous deteriorations: cracks, detachment of the cladding, broken stones, crumbling, weakened masonry of the buttresses, decaying structural wood.

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12.7 km

Idyllic place

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14.5 km

Inxent

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Inxent is a small commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of France. Inxent is located in the valley of the river Course, about 8 km north of Montreuil-sur-Mer on the D127 road. The village is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Nord Pas-de-Calais and can be discovered during a quiet walk along the water of the valley of the Course. Many English people buy a house in this region as a country residence. The route is popular with English tourists: hence the "keep right" signs

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21.1 km

Old Mill of Inxent

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It is known for its picturesque but dilapidated water mill, 200m on the left before the church.

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32.2 km

Porte de Boulogne

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The Porte de Boulogne is a historic gate in Montreuil-sur-Mer, a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France. The gate was rebuilt in 1828.

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32.5 km

Cavée Saint-Firmin

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A pretty cobbled street that goes up, or down, depending on your point of view!

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32.7 km

Montreuil and its citadel

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Montreuil is a royal citadel built in the 16th century on the foundations of an ancient castle. You can explore the citadel and its fortifications, admire the architecture and views of the Canche valley, and discover the history of the site. You can also visit the museum located inside the citadel, which features exhibits on the military and natural heritage of the region.

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32.8 km

Saint Saulve Abbey Church

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The abbey church is 11th century; the northeastern side of the tower, which serves as a portal, is still original. The church was rebuilt in the 13th and 16th centuries. The new vaults were lower, which is why it is so dark. Inside, view the capital friezes to the right of the nave, and two 18th century paintings: above the high altar "The Vision of St Dominic" by Jouvenet; left in the chapelle Notre-dame, "The entry into the monastery of St-Austreberthe" by Restout.

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40.2 km

End point

Train Station

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