For a stay in Aix-en-Ergny, the landscape along the Aa, the Le Tronquoy route and the Church of Saint-Léger offer three different points of interest. They range from a specific walk to architectural features and historical traces in the village. You can choose your focus according to your interest in outdoor activity or heritage: the landscape provides the setting, while the route and church offer specific themes to help with your planning.
The Aa, meadows and natural environment
Aix-en-Ergny lies along a stretch of the Aa; numerous meadows and old paths shape the commune. Its classification as a natural area is also specified: the continental Type 1 ZNIEFF area “La haute Aa et ses végétations alluviales entre Remilly-Wirquin et Wicquinghem” includes Aix-en-Ergny; its entry is dated 11 June 2024. The commune is also among those in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve “Marais audomarois - Aa - Hem - Flandres”, which received its designation in July 2024.
The two designations refer to different area classifications: the ZNIEFF is designated Type 1, while the other area is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. For orientation, they add a regional context to the specific landscape features of the Aa, meadows and old paths.
Hiking and a relic at Le Tronquoy
The Le Tronquoy route starts on Rue de l’Aa and is an easy hike lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes. Check the duration and difficulty again before setting out. You can allow for the stated time as a block in your plans. There is a covered picnic table along the route. As facilities may change, check in advance whether the table will be available for use during your visit.
The site of Le Tronquoy is also home to the Motte Féodale, considered one of the best-preserved relics in the Haut-Pays. It offers a different point of interest from the Church of Saint-Léger: at the motte, the focus is on its state of preservation as a relic, while at the church, you can distinguish its rebuilding history and architectural form.
The Church of Saint-Léger and regional architecture
The Church of Saint-Léger was rebuilt in the 17th century; its portal and part of the nave have been preserved. A bell dating from 1712 is housed in a wall-mounted bell tower (clocher-mur or campenard). This type of bell tower is characteristic of the Montreuillois. The two dates refer to different things: the 17th century relates to the rebuilding, while 1712 refers to the bell. This makes it possible to distinguish the preserved parts of the church building from a specific furnishing by date, while the bell-tower form establishes the regional architectural connection.
Another local landmark
A war memorial in the form of an obelisk stands at the entrance to the cemetery. Its location and shape make it a distinct local landmark; it adds another kind of heritage to the view of the church and motte.
Discover more destinations: Lefaux, Couin, Sanghen, Gosnay, Tortefontaine, Sorrus, Hesdin-Lʼabbé, Saint-Inglevert.
For the full travel overview: Pas-De-Calais.
