Quœux-Haut-Maînil can be considered for trip planning through two specific themes: sacred art with named works and cycling routes with different regional connections. In the Église Saint-Jacques, the materials and locations of two works of art provide a concrete cultural connection; along the permanent Randonnée du Val d'Authie - 2 cycling route, Quœux-Haut-Maînil and its church towers serve as photo subjects. Two GRP routes add a regional map context to this connection.

Sacred art and local connections

The altar cross is located at the high altar in the Église Saint-Jacques. It dates from the 19th century and was listed as a movable object on 15 January 1974. A gilded bronze figure of Christ is depicted on a wooden cross with scale ornaments. The date of creation and the date of listing are different pieces of information: the work dates from the 19th century, while it was listed in 1974. The material and ornament add specific details about its design to this historical context.

Another artistic feature of the Église Saint-Jacques is located on the south side of the nave: a painted wooden statue of Christ on the cross. The two works create different spatial and artistic focal points. The altar cross is located at the high altar and depicts the gilded bronze figure of Christ on ornamented wood; the statue is described as a painted wooden work on the south side of the nave. This provides a concrete comparison of placement and design for a cultural visit, rather than just a general description of sacred art.

The Église Saint Thomas de Haut Masnil in Quœux-Haut-Maînil belongs to the Saint Martin Saint Vaast en Canche Authie parish; this affiliation may change administratively. In addition, the Chapelle Jésus-Flagellé de Haut-Mainil in Quœux-Haut-Maînil is designated as a chapel. These are further named sacred sites that form part of the local context, alongside the Église Saint-Jacques.

Cycling route and regional map context

The permanent Randonnée du Val d'Authie - 2 cycling route is 119 km long. Quœux-Haut-Maînil and its church towers are photo subjects along the way. These are two distinct pieces of information for planning: 119 km is the route length, while the church towers provide a specific local connection along the ride. Check route conditions before setting out.

In the regional surroundings of Frévent, Quœux-Haut-Maînil is shown in a map area that includes the 108 km GRP Tour de la Canche Authie. The same map area also shows the 81 km GRP Tour du Ternois Sud. Based on the stated lengths, the Tour du Ternois Sud is 27 km shorter than the Tour de la Canche Authie. This comparison concerns the two GRP routes; the 119 km route is separately identified as a permanent cycling route.

This provides different points of reference for planning your trip: the cycling route combines a specific distance with the church towers as a point of interest, while the two GRP names appear in the regional map context. If you would like to compare routes by length, two clearly distinct figures are available for the GRP routes. Also check the latest details about the regional routes before your trip.

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