Two easy walking trails, a historic wooden sculpture and events for nature lovers give Avesnes-en-Bray a varied character. When planning your trip, it is worth taking a closer look at the different information available about the trails and the fixed days of the week for local activities.
Two walking trails, two ways to plan
Le cirque de Fumechon is an easy 6.6-kilometre circular walk. The route starts in Avesnes-en-Bray and passes through landscapes described as typical of the Bray region. An estimated duration of one hour and 45 minutes is given for the route. This provides a concrete reference point when deciding how much time to set aside for the walk.
Les Maisons Rouges is also designated as an easy circular route. It is 6.71 kilometres long and has 82 metres of elevation gain. The route is Quatre Rivières en Bray’s tourist trail No. 10 and is marked in green. However, markings may be missing or damaged, so check the current route description before setting out.
The two routes are similar in length, but the additional information highlights different aspects: an estimated walking time is provided for Le cirque de Fumechon, while the elevation gain and a note about trail markings are given for Les Maisons Rouges. You can choose a route based on which of these details is most useful for your plans.
Les Maisons Rouges runs along a sunken lane in the commune of Avesnes-en-Bray. This lane is considered a refuge for animals typical of the Pays de Bray, adding insight into the character of the landscape to the route description.
Church and wooden sculpture
The sculptural group “La Charité de saint Martin” is housed in Église Saint-Martin. The carved wooden sculpture dates from the second half of the 16th century; it is painted and polychrome, and is also classified as a protected object. The term “polychrome” describes its multicoloured decoration. Its craftsmanship and age help to identify and understand the object.
The church itself was rebuilt in the 18th century. The dates therefore refer to different things: the sculptural group from the second half of the 16th century and the rebuilding of the church in the following century. Visitors interested in heritage can find both in one place without confusing the two historical dates.
Nature and market events
The Club Nature run by Les Champs de Bray is for children aged four to eleven and is free of charge. It takes place every other Wednesday outside school holidays. As dates and availability may change, check the details before including the club in your travel plans.
The Marché des 15 producteurs is scheduled for the first Friday of each month and brings together 15 producers. If the market is a reason for choosing your travel dates, check in advance whether a market day falls during your stay.
Choosing Avesnes-en-Bray as a destination
When looking for accommodation in Avesnes-en-Bray, you can start by considering what you want to focus on during your stay: an easy walking trail, the history of Église Saint-Martin, or a specific date for Club Nature or the market. The trail information helps you weigh up estimated duration and elevation gain, while activities held on set days of the week may influence your choice of travel dates.
Discover more destinations: Angerville-La-Martel, Crasville-La-Mallet, Saint-Pierre-Lavis, Auffay, Grainville-la-Teinturière, Roncherolles-en-Bray, Buchy, Le Petit-Quevilly.
Return to the regional travel overview: Seine-Maritime.
