Aubry brings together a Renaissance château, a church with stained-glass windows, and the Labyrinthe de Beauregard, a huge cornfield maze with a puzzle trail. Also on offer are a path along the château park and Aubry-du-Hainaut’s inclusion in the Scarpe-Escaut Regional Nature Park. When planning, you can weigh up different options: local history, a specific route with named endpoints, or a puzzle experience with seasonal activities. There is also a direct local connection for your overnight stay: a hotel operates in the Château d’Aubry.
A château and hotel in a historic setting
The Château d’Aubry was built in 1526 by Jean de Thiant during the Renaissance. It is set in a romantic park bordered by historic moats. The date and the park offer different points of interest: the date places the château in the Renaissance, while the moats frame the park grounds. If you are considering Aubry as a place to stay, you can include the hotel in the château in your search. Check current availability for your travel dates before booking.
Church: dedication, windows, and tomb slabs
The Eglise Sainte Madeleine d'Aubry du Hainaut has been dedicated to Sainte Marie-Madeleine since 1548. Most of its stained-glass windows depict episodes from the life of Sainte Marie-Madeleine. Two large tomb slabs made of blue Soignies stone are attached to the exterior wall. They originally covered the graves of Robert de Waziers, Seigneur de Gouzocourt, and his wife Charlotte de Lapierre, Dame d’Aubry, and date from the 17th century. The church thus brings together several historical periods: its dedication dates back to the 16th century, while the tomb slabs refer to the 17th century; the windows are devoted mainly to the saint. The château and the church therefore offer different historical reference points.
Route and regional setting
Aubry-du-Hainaut is part of the Scarpe-Escaut Regional Nature Park. The Chemin des Mazingues runs along the château park between Rue Henri Maurice and Rue des Violettes. The route provides access to the municipality’s sports complex, which includes a football stadium and a multisport field. The two street names make the route specific, while access to the sports complex indicates another function of the path. The park, endpoints, and sports complex are the route’s specific reference points for finding your way around.
A corn maze with a seasonal program
The Labyrinthe de Beauregard is a huge cornfield maze with an immersive puzzle trail. Visitors can put their sense of direction, logical thinking, and team spirit to the test. This makes the experience distinct from the historical themes of the château and church: here, the focus is on finding your way and solving puzzles together. The offering also includes seasonal activities and special events. As these program items are seasonal, it is best to check the dates against your travel plans. The seasonal activities and events therefore follow a different planning rhythm from the dated histories of the château and church.
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