Bourseville: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

Paths and nature

The Courtil is a belt of vegetation made up of gardens, meadows and orchards, characteristic of the villages of the Vimeu. The circular route Le tour du Courtil is 4.6 km long and has no elevation gain. The preserved Chemin du Courtil passes by a pond where shelducks and mallards may stop in spring.

The hiking route Le hâble par le chemin du Lavoir begins in Bourseville and leads to the Hâble d’Ault. In the vicinity of Bourseville, the section at the Hâble d’Ault leads along a body of water to a gravel dyke; a distinctive flora, as well as hunting huts and birds, can be observed there.

Le Camp du Roi is a 14 km route for hiking and cycling that begins and ends in Bourseville. The route establishes a connection between Bourseville and the Hundred Years’ War and passes by buildings from the 19th-century locksmithing industry.

The mysterious “Rond des fées” is mentioned on a path near Bourseville.

Those choosing Bourseville as a destination can combine their stay with the desire to rent a holiday apartment.

Culture

The Notre Dame des Anges church in Bourseville dates from the beginning of the 16th century. Its northern transept is the most interesting part; the open timber framework is richly carved and decorated. At the roadside on the outskirts of Bourseville stands the medieval Croix de chemin made of tuffeau stone, whose design is unique in the Somme département. By decree of 26 April 1999, this Croix de chemin was listed as a Monument historique.

The remaining ruins of several buildings and the foundations of radar installations are located on private property and are not accessible.

Other places: Méneslies, Béthencourt-Sur-Mer, Ailly-sur-Somme, Estrées-Lès-Crécy, Camon, Contre, Assevillers, Ailly-Le-Haut-Clocher.

To the higher-level travel overview: Somme.