Holiday apartment in Lacres – heritage, cuisine and hiking trails

Holiday apartment in Lacres amid heritage and trails

Lacres combines architectural history, local food, countryside and hiking trails. For those interested in culture, the range of themes extends from ecclesiastical architectural history through manor houses and a chapel to regional specialities.

Saint-Martin Church and the manor houses

The parish church of Saint-Martin is located on the Chemin de l'Eglise in Lacres. It has a core dating from the 15th or 16th century. The nave and choir were partially renovated around the middle of the 18th century; the bell tower was built in 1835. The bell tower of Saint-Martin dates from 1835, while the tower of the Manoir de Sequières was restored in 1818. The church contains the Pierre de Saint-Fiacre, which is traditionally attributed with a healing effect for haemorrhoids. The attributed effect of the Pierre de Saint-Fiacre is part of the tradition surrounding Saint-Martin.

The two manor houses also each have their own distinctive features. The Manoir de Sequières is located in the hamlet of Sequières in Lacres. The main building probably dates from the 17th century. The estate includes a remarkable 19th-century barn; the tower of the residential building was restored in 1818. The tower of the residential building and the barn date from different periods of construction. The Manoir de Dalles in Lacres was built in 1650 for the de Hesmont family and has a dovecote dated 1829. The Manoir de Dalles was built in 1650; its dovecote bears the later date of 1829.

Chapel, processions and local cuisine

The Petite Chapelle Delplanque was built single-handedly by Mr Delplanque in 1881. In the past, processions to it attracted up to 2,000 people. The chapel therefore has its own distinctive origin story. The Petite Chapelle Delplanque was established in 1881, after the main building of the Manoir de Dalles, dating from 1650.

In Lacres, Mme Ternisien makes Tartes au Papin, also known as Tarte au libouli, as well as quiches and quatre-quarts. The two names Tartes au Papin and Tarte au libouli refer to the same dish; quiches and quatre-quarts are additional foods that she makes.

Landscape around Mont Corbeau

The 664.35-hectare ZNIEFF “Coteau crayeux de Nesles-Verlincthun et bois de Tingry et motte féodale” includes the municipality of Lacres. Mont Corbeau reaches an elevation of 174 metres and offers an excellent view of the hills of the Boulonnais. In clear weather, the sea can be seen on the horizon. The view as far as the sea remains dependent on clear weather.

Hiking references for planning your trip

The Le Haut Pichot hiking route leads towards Séquières (Lacres) and then to the water tower of La Verte Voie. The GR 120-121 long-distance footpath passes through Lacres. For personal trip planning, the route from Séquières to the water tower of La Verte Voie can serve as a guide. Along Le Haut Pichot, Séquières (Lacres) and the water tower of La Verte Voie provide concrete reference points for planning the stages.

Discover more destinations

For further trip planning: Mouriez, Warlus, Écurie, Rodelinghem, Estréelles, Roquetoire, Bonningues-lès-Ardres and Tigny-Noyelle.

For the overview of the wider travel region: Pas-De-Calais.