Ligny-Sur-Canche: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The GR 121 runs through Ligny-sur-Canche and forms part of a long-distance hiking trail of more than 70 kilometres between Arras and Grigny. Renting a holiday apartment in Ligny-sur-Canche can be part of an individual travel plan.

Nature

On the banks of the Canche, the Étang de Waligny is located in Ligny-sur-Canche. The body of water encompasses numerous alluvial wetlands and is home to typical wetland fauna and flora across more than 8 hectares. Conservation measures have been carried out at the Étang de Waligny to promote open wetland vegetation and biodiversity.

Paths and Landscapes

Ligny-sur-Canche has an educational trail developed by the municipality called “Sentier des Conteurs”. The trail begins at the Étang de Waligny and features information panels about the characteristic fauna and flora of these habitats. The “Rando – Au fil de la Canche” hike also includes themed stops focusing on fauna and flora.

The Promenade Verte begins in Ligny-sur-Canche. It leads to viewpoints at higher elevations and runs along the Canche for part of its route.

Culture and History

The historic site Abbaye Notre-Dame de Cercamp is located in the vicinity of Ligny-sur-Canche. The historic sites Abbaye Notre-Dame de Willencourt (Willencourt, France) 1199-1220 and Abbaye Notre-Dame de Willencourt (Willencourt, France) 1220-1652 are also located in the vicinity of Ligny-sur-Canche. The Abbaye de Belval monastery is likewise located nearby. The Parc du chàteau park is also located in the vicinity of Ligny-sur-Canche.

The original part of the Église du Village was built at the beginning of the 12th century. The present buildings of the Église du Village, particularly the church, show traces of several renovations.

Other Places

Other places: Wanquetin, Campagne-Lès-Hesdin, Marles-Sur-Canche, Buire-Le-Sec, Vieil-Hesdin, Beauvoir-Wavans, Vincly, Capelle-Lès-Hesdin

For the broader travel overview: Pas-De-Calais.