In Criquetot-Sur-Ouville, different aspects of local history meet routes for walking and cycling. The Saint-Martin parish church and the Saint-Nicolas-et-Saint-Eloy chapel tell the story of the area’s architectural history; the war memorial adds a distinctive design feature. There is also the Château de Criquetot, the painter Charles Angrand, who was born here, and routes with specific local connections. When planning your visit, you can focus on the architecture, remembrance or a particular route.
Church and chapel: architectural history in one place
The present-day Saint-Martin parish church dates from the 18th century. The Saint-Nicolas-et-Saint-Eloy chapel was added to its south side in 1836. The church incorporates brick, sandstone and slate cladding; the roof is also slate. Its construction date, later addition and variety of materials offer architecture enthusiasts several specific points of interest. This makes it possible to understand the church not only in terms of its period, but also through its architectural details.
The war memorial and its design
The Criquetot-Sur-Ouville war memorial was inaugurated on 17 October 1920. It depicts a soldier leaning against a stele topped with a Latin cross. The memorial is made of Lorraine stone and is surrounded by eight posts connected by chains. A bronze palm adorns the ensemble. In contrast to the church, the stele, figure and enclosed layout define the memorial’s appearance, while at Saint-Martin it is the combination of different building materials and the slate roof that stand out.
Château de Criquetot and Charles Angrand
The Château de Criquetot was commissioned by Mme Scott de Fumechon and built in the 18th-century tradition, using brick with stone quoins. It consists of a main building and two pavilions. These details give the château its own architectural character alongside the church, chapel and war memorial.
The French painter Charles Angrand was born in 1854 in Criquetot-Sur-Ouville, in the Seine-Maritime department. A walking route is also associated with him: “Circuit 60 Criquetot sur Ouville – In the Footsteps of Charles Angrand” passes the house where he lived. His birthplace and his home are two distinct biographical connections. If you are interested in Angrand’s life, the route links this personal connection to the place with a specific walking itinerary.
Walking route and cycling tour
“La Petite Lourdes” is a 6.2 km walking route in Criquetot-Sur-Ouville. It starts at 1950 Rue Grande. The route description mentions parking on Rue Grande near the former bakery. This gives you a specific starting point and parking reference; check the route details before setting out.
The “Au Pays du Lin” cycling tour passes the church and grotto of Criquetot-Sur-Ouville. The two routes have different focuses: “La Petite Lourdes” is listed as a 6.2 km walk, while “Au Pays du Lin” is a cycling tour that passes the church and grotto. The type of route, stated distance and named landmarks give you concrete criteria for choosing, without implying that the two routes are connected.
Discover more destinations: Saint-Martin-du-Bec, Bailleul-Neuville, Cuy-Saint-Fiacre, Gonfreville-Lʼorcher, Maniquerville, Bordeaux-Saint-Clair, Saint-Léonard, Thérouldeville.
For the regional travel overview: Seine-Maritime.
