Explore Embry through two distinct perspectives: the architecture around Saint-Martin and walking routes whose descriptions take in the village and the Embrienne. The village’s history adds a look at the former school; for an overnight stay, Château d’Embry offers accommodation on a 0.5-hectare garden estate. Church art, architectural history and walking offer different ways to shape your stay.
Saint-Martin Church and Village History
The village church is a hall church, and its construction is estimated to date from around 1500. A hall church is characterised by a nave and aisles of similar height, creating a unified sense of space. Saint-Martin Church also stands out for its broad windows with varied stone tracery and stone mullions in different designs. Architecture enthusiasts can therefore focus on both the building’s form and its window design.
At the end of the 19th century, the architect Clovis Normand drew up a restoration plan for the church in two building campaigns. The original Gothic style was to be preserved. These are two distinct points in the timeline: the estimated construction date around 1500 and the later restoration plans.
The former school building is one of the three most striking buildings on the church square. It was originally a school run by nuns, where girls were taught until 1905. This former use adds another aspect of village history to the church’s architectural history: in Embry, sacred architecture and the history of education stand alongside one another as distinct themes.
The Chapelle Notre-Dame de Lourdes is also one of Embry’s places of interest. It adds another religious building to the cultural picture of the village alongside Saint-Martin.
Walking Routes: Distance and River
The 11 km La Neuvaine walking route, recognised by the FFRP, starts in the square in Embry and leads through the heart of the Embrienne. Its distance and starting point in the village provide concrete reference points for planning your walk. Check local conditions before setting out.
The Le Mont Caudron walking route passes through Embry, runs above the Embrienne and then follows the river. The two routes offer different points of focus: La Neuvaine is described by its distance and starting point, while Le Mont Caudron is distinguished by its course in relation to the river. When choosing between the routes, you can compare these details according to which landmark matters most for your plans.
Where to Stay in Embry
Château d’Embry was built from 1879 onwards and offers accommodation in Embry on a 0.5-hectare garden estate. Availability and facilities may change, so check these details before booking.
Discover more destinations: Beugny, Bully-les-Mines, Oye-Plage, Recques-Sur-Hem, Lisbourg, Morval, Ambleteuse, Heuchin.
For the broader travel overview: Pas-De-Calais.
