The Vallée des Parquets is 8 kilometres long and, at 150 metres, has the greatest difference in elevation among the valleys mentioned. The landscape area of the Vallées des Evoisons, de la Poix et des Parquets, designated as exemplary, includes Contre.
When planning a trip, you may wish to focus on renting a holiday apartment in Contre.
Culture
In the Church of Saint-Cyr-Sainte-Julitte in Contre, the choir contains a group of sculptures on the right entitled “Saint Cyr et sainte Julitte”.
The church in Contre contains the oldest Mise au tombeau in the Somme departments. The Mise au tombeau in Contre was carved from a single stone; the year 1484 is given for it.
Hiking
The “La vallée des Parquets” circular trail starts at the Place de la mairie in Contre and leads through the Bois des Alleux. It follows the river, ponds and forest before returning to the starting point.
The circular trail passes through Brassy, where it is possible to return to Contre. As part of the circular trail, the route passes a 17th-century château in Courcelles-sous-Thoix. In the area of the cemetery, the trail passes a 19th-century chapel.
Further destinations: Épaumesnil, Moyenneville, Aumâtre, Miannay, Rouy-le-Petit, Franleu, Villers-Sur-Authie, Sains-en-Amiénois
