Haudricourt combines the natural surroundings of the Vallée de la Bresle with churches from different periods, rural circular trails and an equestrian centre. This gives you a clear way to weigh up your travel interests: some visitors focus on architectural history and craftsmanship, while others prefer trails through hamlets or activities on horseback. The places of interest range from a church with a leaning bell tower to a baptismal font with carefully crafted details.
Natural surroundings and landscape
Haudricourt is located in the Vallée de la Bresle Natura 2000 site. The site includes river habitats with vegetation typical of watercourses in the lowland to montane zones. This places the landscape alongside the buildings as a central feature: the area’s natural character stems from its inclusion in the protected site and its river habitats. This offers a different focus from the churches and historic buildings.
Churches and architectural history
The Église Saint-Jean et Saint-Martin in Haudricourt dates from 1828. Its bell tower is leaning and is considered the tallest in the canton. The year it was built and the shape of the tower highlight different aspects: the date places the church in its historical context, while the leaning tower defines its architectural character.
The Église Notre-Dame in Villers dates from the 16th century. It houses a baptismal font with an octagonal base, floral and rosette-shaped decorations, and fluting. The wooden cover conceals a zinc basin. Since 18 August 1980, the baptismal font has been listed as a protected object. Here, you can appreciate not only the age of the church but also the details of its furnishings.
The Église Saint-Pierre in Beaufresne also dates from the 18th century. Beaufresne is also home to a manor house from the time of Francis I. Together, these buildings represent different historical periods: alongside a 16th-century building, there is an 18th-century church and the church built in Haudricourt in 1828. The architectural history therefore cannot be reduced to a single period.
Circular trails and activities
The La Chouette circular trail follows local roads and rural paths through the hamlets of Haudricourt au Bois and Beaufresne. It starts at the bus stop by the church in Haudricourt. Check the latest route information before setting out, as the route may change. Another waymarked circular trail is No. 22, La mare du bois, in Haudricourt. Mountain biking is also an option; for La Chouette, the types of paths and the hamlets it passes through provide the specific points of reference.
Horse riding and getting there
The Ferme équestre de Beaufresne is an equestrian centre recognised as a horse tourism centre and as a pony and horse club. It offers riding lessons, hacks and horseback rides. The site covers 15 hectares and features bocage countryside, valleys and high forest. This makes it a clearly distinct activity from the circular trails and mountain biking.
Private parking is available at the farm. A bus stop with a connection to Aumale station is nearby. These details provide practical information for getting to the equestrian centre; check access and connections again before setting off.
Discover more destinations: Bertreville-Saint-Ouen, Le Mesnil-Réaume, Grumesnil, Longueville-Sur-Scie, Torcy-Le-Grand, Quiévrecourt, Saint-Clair-sur-les-Monts, Auberville-La-Campagne.
For the regional travel overview: Seine-Maritime.
