Geographical Location
La Calotterie is located downstream from Montreuil-sur-Mer on the left bank of the Canche.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in La Calotterie can earmark this place as a destination.
Nature and Hiking
The ZNIEFF 310013691 protected area is named „Peatlands, marshes and floodplain meadows of La Calotterie, Attin and Neuville-sous-Montreuil“.
The L’Hurbise hike runs between the marshes and the Canche. As a PR hiking route, it starts at Place de la Calotterie, is 8 km long and takes 2 hours and 40 minutes to walk.
The Les Pyroles route reaches La Calotterie via the D146. The Trail du Blanc Pignon programme includes trail distances of 10, 15 and 30 km, as well as a 10 km hike, walking and Nordic walking.
A pond in front of the Château Siriez de Longeville and a wooded area surrounding the château characterise its surroundings. The Jardin de la Goutte d’Eau is a 3,000 m² private garden with English inspiration, where roses, hydrangeas and perennials can be seen.
Culture and History
The Château Siriez de Longeville is a 19th-century château in the Neo-Louis XIII style, built by the architect Emile Lavezzari for the Siriez de Longeville family. It is privately owned, cannot be visited and is visible from the road.
The choir of Saint-Firmin Church was built in the 16th century. The La Hayette route names Saint-Firmin Church in La Calotterie as a sight.
La Calotterie may have been the site of the port of Quentovic in the 7th century.
More local pages: Aubin-Saint-Vaast, Saint-Pol-Sur-Ternoise, Gauchin-Verloingt, Troisvaux, Douriez, Blendecques, Stella-Plage, Oye-Plage.
