The Château de Wamin was built in 1660 by the de Fléchin family. It is made of brick and stone and consists of a central residential wing with a gable and a sundial, as well as two projecting wings. The two entrance pavilions are dovecotes. The château includes a large park with groves of rare species and remarkable trees.
Those looking to rent a holiday apartment in Wamin will find a place with a château, a commandery, village walks and sites in the wider surrounding region.
History and Nature
The Bois Saint-Jean Commandery was founded in 1182 by Philippe d’Alsace, Count of Flanders and Vermandois, for the Hospitallers of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem. Historically, wounded people from medieval battles were treated there, including those from the Battle of Agincourt. The grounds surrounding the commandery are notable for their biodiversity and border the Forêt domaniale d’Hesdin state forest to the west.
Walks
The Village patrimoine trail allows visitors to walk through the village of Wamin. Guided walks through Wamin are offered by village guides.
Tradition
The Egg Festival (Fête de l’œuf) takes place on Easter Monday.
Surrounding Area
The historic site of Abbaye de Valloires is located in the wider surrounding region of Wamin. Also located in the wider surrounding region of Wamin are the historic site of Abbaye Notre-Dame de Willencourt (Willencourt, France), dating from 1220 to 1652, and the historic site of Abbaye Notre-Dame de Willencourt (Willencourt, France), dating from 1199 to 1220. The Abbaye de Belval monastery and Parc du chàteau park are also located in the wider surrounding region of Wamin.
More local pages: Sainte-Catherine, Carency, Acquin-Westbécourt, Gauchin-Verloingt, Izel-lès-Équerchin, Humeroeuille, Isbergues, Bermicourt
