Historic landmarks in Marquise include the Church of Saint Martin and a Bronze Age archaeological site. The church dates from the beginning of the 11th century and features an octagonal Romanesque tower, Flamboyant Gothic-style vaults and windows, a 17th-century altarpiece, and an organ restored in 2011. The Bronze Age archaeological site in Marquise comprised three circular ditches, including two concentric ones that formed two burial areas. The ditches had diameters of between 25 and 35 metres.
Those choosing Marquise as a holiday destination may be planning to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture
The Patrimoine en action project in Marquise offers a GPS tour of heritage trails, as well as historical information about the places visited. Château Mollack is also one of the town's notable buildings: it was rebuilt in its present form in the 16th century.
The foundation stone of Marquise Town Hall was laid on 6 April 1863. The building stands in the centre of Place Louis le Sénéchal and was built from stone from the local region.
Nature
The Vieux Tilleul is six hundred years old and was awarded the designation “Remarkable Tree of France” in 2012.
Behind Château Mollack is a special garden featuring plants from the region.
Activities
Capoolco in Marquise has two swimming pools and a paddling pool. The route around the Bassin carrier offers mountain-biking trails of 27 or 50 kilometres, as well as an 11-kilometre walking route.
A “Nuit de la Chouette” event with discussions and opportunities to listen to local nocturnal species was scheduled to take place in Marquise on 7 March.
A cultural walk called “Randonnée Patrimoine à Marquise” is available for Marquise, with an online route map.
Other destinations: Corbehem, Quœux-Haut-Maînil, Baincthun, Buire-Le-Sec, Cavron-Saint-Martin, Matringhem, Carly, Recques-Sur-Hem.
